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I have been running bucket seats for a while and built a center console out of wood to mock up my ideas to see how I liked the layout.
20151129_112138 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr
After using it I liked the layout. A few changes were I dropped the lid an inch, made it slightly wider, made the cup holders slightly larger in diameter and a bit deeper, add a latch and lock.
With my dimensions figured out, I fired up the computer and drew all the parts out. Then sent it to my plasma table and had it all cut out.
center by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr
All of the pieces fit together using rivets. Each hole is aligned with the corresponding piece and install the rivet. The only bolts used are for holding the hinge lid in place. Each of the white spots are rivets. You can also see the two cup holders and the cutouts for seven rocker switches.
20151130_175205 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr
20151130_190256 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr
Once I got it painted I installed it in the truck.
20151201_164247 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr
Here you can see how easy it is to reach switches for lights and other accessories. It also allows easy access to the latch and lock.
20151201_164312 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr
There is a lot of room for storage with over 850 cubic inches of space in the large compartment.
20151201_164539 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr
I also added bungee cord to each side of the box to hold the seat belt latch to keep it from falling down between the seats.
20151201_164259_001 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr
20151129_112138 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on FlickrAfter using it I liked the layout. A few changes were I dropped the lid an inch, made it slightly wider, made the cup holders slightly larger in diameter and a bit deeper, add a latch and lock.
With my dimensions figured out, I fired up the computer and drew all the parts out. Then sent it to my plasma table and had it all cut out.
center by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr All of the pieces fit together using rivets. Each hole is aligned with the corresponding piece and install the rivet. The only bolts used are for holding the hinge lid in place. Each of the white spots are rivets. You can also see the two cup holders and the cutouts for seven rocker switches.
20151130_175205 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr20151130_190256 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on FlickrOnce I got it painted I installed it in the truck.
20151201_164247 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on FlickrHere you can see how easy it is to reach switches for lights and other accessories. It also allows easy access to the latch and lock.
20151201_164312 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on FlickrThere is a lot of room for storage with over 850 cubic inches of space in the large compartment.
20151201_164539 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on FlickrI also added bungee cord to each side of the box to hold the seat belt latch to keep it from falling down between the seats.
20151201_164259_001 by Matthew Dresselhaus, on Flickr
