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Old 03-10-2009, 05:44 PM   #1
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Console Mod Pics (Does anyone really use 56k anymore to warn?)

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:


Cut out the plastic bracket that was glued in:



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:



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



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



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



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



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



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



Thanks for viewing.
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:46 PM   #2
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hey man came out real nice. did you just use the paint on the console or did you put clear coat over it
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:47 PM   #3
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just the paint. No clearcoat
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:51 PM   #4
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how did you get the switches to stay on the plastic through the holes? you inspired me to redo my center console lol
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:53 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:05 PM   #6
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Looks good man. I could of machined you one out of aluminum like i did lol
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:05 PM   #7
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Looks good man!

Whats the second switch for?
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:13 PM   #8
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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

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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, instead of paying too much for the SLP one
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looks professional
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Old 03-10-2009, 06:32 PM   #10
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real nice man, i agree i like having the satisfaction of doing things myself lol
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Old 03-10-2009, 07:09 PM   #11
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that came out really nice. i like it! that epoxy does have a choking odor. i was using some today.
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Old 03-10-2009, 07:53 PM   #12
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Looks sharp Tim!
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haa thats looks really nice
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Came out really nice Tim.
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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
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looks good man!

what about instead of 12V lights using LEDs?
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That came out great man!
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nice job tim. looks good
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Just ordered this to replace the narrow band A/F guage:



I'll put the narrow band in my truck... I'll order a pillar pod for that.
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Just ordered this to replace the narrow band A/F guage:



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

You're welcome

Double check to make sure that comes with an O2 sensor.... some dont.
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yes . .comes with the bung too!
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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.
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Oh thats nice looking!

Is that a W/B?
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Old 03-12-2009, 09:19 AM   #25
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