Here I have an aluminum lid .060" thick. It is very sturdy and makes a great place to lean your arm.

I will make three different versions.

This one pictured is the bolt on one. It is plain but nice. Needs polishing


The second one I want to make, is like the ones pictured, but will have 2 holes cut into them and two adjustable cup holders mounted in the cubby and to the panel.

The third one is a hinge type. Perhaps make the same design as the first and mount a hinge and a wing nut to open and close the panel inorder to store things inside. Or maybe even make the cup holder version that can open for the same purpose....

 

I dont know, kinda looks tracky.

I think that if you use this as a base, and put your pad on top of it, it would be better. I dont know about you all, but my screws have pulled through, the bottom is cracked, and my support piece that goes toward the back is non existant. I think this would make for one hell of a base.

Are you going to start selling these? I think I'd get one to do what I stated above.

 

My interior is black. So you can believe this will be primed and painted black. My work isn't for everyone. I doubt I will sell these. I am too expensive, my time is worth more than anyone would want to pay. Especially for something like this. I will keep everyone updated on the dual cup holder version.

 

Well my question would be how did you make it? That part could be cut on a laser or water-jet machine in well under a minute. Especially if you talking about a cup holder version. You would have perfect holes and hold dimensions.

When you talking about selling something mass production has to be done. That is how you make money.

I agree with cooltc2004 that if that was to be a base and then add the pad on top of it would be more desirable. Some of the 3rd genners would also probably like it if it has a stained wood finish too.

Personally I would not use something like that in my car but everyone has different ideas on what they like. I like the stock look myself.

I will say it looks kind of cool but not my style.

 

No one said anything about mass producing anything lol. I just said. "look at what I made" Besides, I know everyone and their mom has laser cutting and water cutting machines lol.

I used the good ol' metal band saws, sheet metal press shears, and combo of belt sanders, and roll sanders.

Once I make the cup holder ones, it will look good. I hate those cheesy foam rests. That is just me though.

 

Wo Wo Wo... LOL

I said it looked nice but not my style...

" I used the good ol' metal band saws, sheet metal press shears, and combo of belt sanders, and roll sanders" all of those machines are great to use and you can make some really cool stuff with them.

I guess my mom did good as I have a laser to use. (thanks work)

If I had an extra $600k I have a laser in the garage. But where would my 3rd gen go????

 

Looks out of place and the screws don't really add to it. How about something to replace the shifter plate in a nice polished aluminum, kind of thought about doing that myself.

 

if you made something like that i would be interested in buying it.

 

Tony89GTA & Maroon88iroc,

Would you be interested in a stainless steel plate? Also did you need an auto or stick shift plate?

 

auto plate for a megashifter. it will be alot easier since i have a megashifter. i also dont need the lid for the ash tray just a sold piece like the factory piece. hell all i really need is a piece of metal cut just like the factory automatic plate and ash tray and i can cut the holes out for the shifter and all.

 

I think if I take the washers off the screws will look better.

 

Stick for me, you have something on the burner for one of these?

 

Sorry dude but I really don't think this idea is going to go anywhere and I can see it cutting into your arm after awile. Plus most people use that space for stuff.

 

nelapse can you put up pictures of the door sills you make?

 

good job cutting it out.... now if you cover it with foam, shape it, and have it covered in vinyl it'll look finished and you will finally have a cover that wont crack when you lean on it.

looks good so far.. post pics when its done.

 

Tony,

I do have something in the works. Send me a PM when you get a chance if your interested in one.

 

+1

 

It does look good, but due to lack of glove box, I'd hate to give up that space...

 

I can't imagine how hot that would get in the sun.

 

I just made this for a school project.

https://jshare.johnshopkins.edu/asch...t/000_0149.jpg

 

hmm, my plastic stock one is pretty screwed up. Lets see what you had in mind.

 

yo ttype thats pretty nice but it would be awesome if you made it extend back to the platewith the buttons on it and really nice if you made one for the radio housing. nice job tho

as for the initial design that started this thread id try dimond plate it wont make the screws look out of place and it will give it some distinction, right now it almost looks like something that was deleted on photoshop.

 

paint might make it look a bit better

 

paint or powdercoating also might keep it cooler on a hot day because toching that could hurt like hell. I'd say if you have a chance and really like the look of the cover than powdercoating over paint, it is even, it wont fadenearly as easily and is extrmely durable, also it wont really retain as much heat as if it were painted, even if it was sitting in the sun

 

Mine are in the works. I'll post a picture probably next week with the first design. Do you know is your TA the same as my Z28?

I have a mint plate for my 82 Z28. In 83 my car was chenged to a 5 speed and the 4 speed plate was atken off and boxed up. When I started on the rebirth of my car I pulled it out of a box that had not been opened since early 83. If your interested in a "stock" one I'll sell if for a fair price. Otherwise let me know and I'll have pictures next week of the design I am making.

 

Instead of thread jacking, why not make your own topic on your shift plates. Or carry your business on PM's?

 

good fittament, but defeats the purpos of having the space there if its not hindged or at least come off easy, but hey like you said, you're work isnt for everyone. if i may make a suggestion, to hide some of the wavy edges on the long stretches, try to make a new piece thats fits flush with the sides of the console instead of 1/4" or however much the gap is. I made one a few years back and i just took some 1/2 mdf, cut to the shape of the console, got a piece of 3" thick foam and some vinyl material to cover it, and bolted it to the stock hinge. it was a nice and comfy arm rest, and still could open the console. just food for thought.

 

I have more plans for this but I have not had time to try out some new stuff. I will post a better how two later.

 

I think for what purpose you want to use it for, it is great. What i can tell is that you just want an arm rest and thats it, maybe a cup holder or two but thats it. If you wanted to I have an idea on how to fix the looks of the screws, just take a countersink bit and drill where those screws are. Then just buy some countersink screws or bolts (however you have it attached) and vola you have a complete smooth surface.