So I haven't been very active lately, but since I now have a house, with a garage, I have the bug again. I started working today on my new console/sub box.

It is made out of mdf, and I made the template out of cardboard to fit the floorboard up to the dash. I plan to put an armrest on top of the subs, high enough to not interfere. This is in a 94 Splash.

Pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/gruven/Automotive

 

looks good man, that console looks huge in the truck!

 

Yeah, I wanted more of an integrated look, to make it look like the bucket seats are supposed to be there. It is big, but when it is finished, I will look like it belongs. When I am done, I may build an overhead console to match since I have a garage now and have the room and tools.

Of course, I am losing my cupholders, but I can always add those to it later if I want.

 

Looks good cant wait to see finished product!

But who needs cup holders? You should NEVER set your beer down while driving!

 

Nice, whats your plans for the out side? you gonna mold some plastic around it?

 

Haven't made up my mind yet on that. I could mold plastic, I could carpet it, I could fiberglass it, etc... I have experience with fiberglass, so I could just lay a layer around it and sand it to paint it. I also have a little experience with carpeting, so there is the black carpet option.

I just don't know yet. I figure I can do that later after I get it built, I can pull it out of the truck and just do it when I decide.

 

Haha new sig quote! Console looks good!

 

Bump! for new pics at my gallery.

http://picasaweb.google.com/gruven/Automotive

 

Lookin good man keep up the good work!

 

Ok, the project is done for this week. I have to go back to work tomorrow, but I got the subs installed, and the console is in the truck, just not covered. New pics in my gallery.

I still haven't decided what to cover it in. I am leaning towards carpet or vinyl. We may find out next weekend.

Update pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/gruven/Automotive

 

that thing is gonna look SICK, great work man

 

Hey man it looks great, are you gonna incorporate an arm rest above the subs the pivots back? Also a 1-piece grill like on home stereo cabinets would look great to keep the subs clean and dust free..

Still looks good. keep it up.

 

I am going to put an armrest above the subs, and possibly put some fabric between the two (a good flow-through fabric like on home speaker grills), or something else, I am not sure what to put. I am definitely putting an armrest in though, and it won't pivot, because as of now nothing rattles, and I don't want to create a rattle point. The armrest will be secured with wood screws or decorative bolts no matter what.

I am also going to put another cubby hole/junk holder behind the armrest so that I can store car chargers and the like. I also have to find somewhere to put the distribution block in relation to the console. I may just build a box with a plexiglass front on it and mount it somewhere, not sure on that yet.

I also want to take out the back carpet piece and put mdf back there and secure it to the back wall.

The plan is to take everything out when I get my new carpet and pretty much gut the floorboard of everything that I don't need so I will have more room to mount different things. I may cut a hole in the side of the console (a box of sorts) to mount the distribution blocks in, but it is up in the air.

I have so many ideas for this.