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deadtrend1
03-10-2009, 05:44 PM
I had the original console that I bought with the car, which had a XM Radio installed where the pocket and cigarette lighter would be. I bought one off ebay and kept this around. I needed a place to mount my line lock switch, and wanted to make use out of the wasted space. I seen many people do it before, So I thought I would try...

XM Radio that use to be installed:
http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/xmconsole.jpg

Cut out the plastic bracket that was glued in:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/console/img_0467.jpg

Found a scrap piece of plastic at work, cut it down, and sanded it down to fit. Then cut the holes for the switches and guage:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/console/img_0469.jpg

Beveled the top edge a bit so it blended in a little:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/console/img_0470.jpg

Epoxied it on. This stuff smelled nasty as all hell:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/console/img_0472.jpg

The paint I used. Moutain Dew to keep me going :lol::

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/console/img_0474.jpg

Quick 2 coats of paint. A/F guage I got from Blackbirdws6. Plus, two switches I swiped from work:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/console/img_0475.jpg

I will probably find some 12v lights to mount above the switches to come on when they are energized:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/console/img_0476.jpg

Rear view. Had to make a little clearance at the bottom for the guage:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/console/img_0477.jpg

Thanks for viewing. :wavey:
madness410
03-10-2009, 05:46 PM
hey man came out real nice. did you just use the paint on the console or did you put clear coat over it
deadtrend1
03-10-2009, 05:47 PM
just the paint. No clearcoat
madness410
03-10-2009, 05:51 PM
how did you get the switches to stay on the plastic through the holes? you inspired me to redo my center console lol
deadtrend1
03-10-2009, 05:53 PM
they have nuts that screw onto them, holding them in place. The plastic ones you find that the store will usually have them on the back.
69BirdX
03-10-2009, 06:05 PM
Looks good man. I could of machined you one out of aluminum like i did lol
LTb1ow
03-10-2009, 06:05 PM
Looks good man!

Whats the second switch for?
deadtrend1
03-10-2009, 06:13 PM
Looks good man. I could of machined you one out of aluminum like i did lol

Eh, its done. Thanks though. Plus I got the satifaction of doing it myself. haha

Looks good man!

Whats the second switch for?

A spare for something I may add in the future. I may get a 3 position switch and do THIS (http://www.xious.com/camaro/install-fanswitch.html), instead of paying too much for the SLP one
FlyingDutchman
03-10-2009, 06:28 PM
looks professional
19iroc88
03-10-2009, 06:32 PM
real nice man, i agree i like having the satisfaction of doing things myself lol
sweetbmxrider
03-10-2009, 07:09 PM
that came out really nice. i like it! that epoxy does have a choking odor. i was using some today.
bandit88
03-10-2009, 07:53 PM
looks good!
ar0ck
03-10-2009, 08:23 PM
Looks sharp Tim!
maroman88
03-10-2009, 08:26 PM
haa thats looks really nice
Anti_Rice_Guy
03-10-2009, 08:33 PM
Came out really nice Tim.
98tadriver
03-10-2009, 08:41 PM
that came out really nice. i like it! that epoxy does have a choking odor. i was using some today.


putting it in a bag and huffing it isnt the best way to use it though..




haha jk

it turned out nice tim. it looks profeshinAL
Knipps
03-10-2009, 11:08 PM
looks good man!

what about instead of 12V lights using LEDs?
Frosty
03-11-2009, 03:20 PM
That came out great man!
baddest434
03-11-2009, 04:07 PM
nice job tim. looks good
deadtrend1
03-11-2009, 05:51 PM
Just ordered this to replace the narrow band A/F guage:

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/deadtrend1/misc/DBkit_700.jpg

I'll put the narrow band in my truck... I'll order a pillar pod for that.
ta350
03-11-2009, 06:00 PM
Just ordered this to replace the narrow band A/F guage:

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/deadtrend1/misc/DBkit_700.jpg

I'll put the narrow band in my truck... I'll order a pillar pod for that.


You're welcome :D

Double check to make sure that comes with an O2 sensor.... some dont.
deadtrend1
03-11-2009, 08:54 PM
yes . .comes with the bung too!
ta350
03-11-2009, 10:07 PM
yes . .comes with the bung too!


Ours did too for teh turbo-saturd project Just wasn't familiar with that package, since I showed you the one we used.
LTb1ow
03-12-2009, 09:06 AM
Oh thats nice looking!

Is that a W/B?
CHRIS67
03-12-2009, 09:19 AM
Sweet! :nod:
NJ Torque
03-12-2009, 09:45 AM
nice. that innovative is a nice unit.
NJ Torque
03-12-2009, 09:46 AM
Oh thats nice looking!

Is that a W/B?

the innovative gauge is.
ta350
03-12-2009, 10:08 AM
Oh thats nice looking!

Is that a W/B?

W/B FTW
Frosty
03-12-2009, 10:10 AM
W/B FTW

:werd:
Teds89IROC
03-19-2009, 02:58 PM
looks great Tim! I'll have to eventually get the W/B too lol
Dilley
03-19-2009, 10:21 PM
wow that is awesome looking and very ingenuitive