After a few coats of primer and lots of sanding the surface is getting very smooth. Now to do some research on the paint to use for the faceplate. Lacquer? Enamel? Vinyl wrap? Looking for that super glossy look. Also want something nice and durable … Continue readingCenter Console: Looking for perfection
Now that the gauges are here I can move forward with the rest of the fabrication. I got a 2″ hole saw from Home Depot and carefully drilled out the holes for the gauges. Then came the last 2 holes. One for the hazard switch … Continue readingCenter Console: Finish line in sight!!!
I have been debating for weeks now on which VDO gauges I should get. I want something that will modernize the car, but also keep the vintage look. I decided on the VDO Viewline series. The gauges have clean white lettering and numbering on them … Continue readingCenter Console: gauges are here!!!
Every day I get closer and closer to completion. Heres what I did today! Screwed on my modified mounting brackets to the face plate. The idea is that I can lower the face down onto the bolts that are screwed into sides of … Continue readingCenter Console…More Progress!
So I have now begun the next phase of the project. So far I have measured and made the face plate, decided on using wood, bent the wood. Now I want to fine tune things. I proceeded to grind down the sides and make things … Continue readingCenter Console….Moving Forward!
The last update we talked about the decision to bend wood versus 3D printing. I went to Ganahl Lumber and talked to a wood specialist. They deal in big projects so my little 8.5″ x 11″ piece if wood was basically scrap wood for them. … Continue readingCenter Console….Taking Shape!
I have done a lot of planning. Everything from 3D Cad blueprints to basic templates in the computer. I looked into 3D printing of the face, but I thing for the cost, good old fashioned wood is going to be the best option. So I … Continue readingCenter Console….the saga continues!
If you have poked around a bit you would know that lately some things have not been working….the old posts have lost the pics associated with them and some things just were bad links. I have been working pretty hard at getting the pics back … Continue readingSite Update Finished!
After the audio system completion, I have looked around the interior and realized that What is now letting the car down is the center console. I want something custom, with a few gauges and custom built for the radio, but also not too wild. I … Continue readingCenter Console Construction
My goal for the audio system was to have something rivaling a premium new car. Balanced, lots of low end, but not overly bass heavy with a clear and detailed high end. All in a somewhat stealth install without doing a whole lot of hacking … Continue readingFinishing up the audio