Non-Factory Center Console Options?

[63valiant]

[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]I'm putting Sebring seats in my '63, posted this question on another forum thought I'd put it here to as well, hoping to get some answers. Thanks for any input!

Another thought for this subject, when upgrading a bench seat car to the buckets we'll now have the ability to install a center console.

Obviously doesn't have to be a factory one, in fact there are some newer cars with some nice consoles with storage compartments, cup holders, power supplies, etc that would be pretty desirable.

Anyone have an experience/insight on adapting any particular console to an early-A?

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[360Scamp]

Just fab one up out of some light wood, carpet it or fiberglass it for a smooth look and put whatever you want in it. I plan on doin this in the near future to my 72 Scamp

 

[RedFish]

There were threads here with scaled drawings for homemade consoles.
Search might find. If not I think I have the drawings archived here somewhere.
I think that route would be easier than trying to find a donor console that will fit.
A 2011 Caliber console with its lighted cup holders, etc.. was what I wanted but it wouldn't fit without a lot of butchering.

 

[grassy]

Made out of mdf and ply. Will have a shifter and 2 cup holders. Top part will be aluminum where the visible ply is..

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Not quite finished yet..

 

[4spdragtop]

Ian, when I 1st saw the console unfinished, I was thinking BULKY....now with it in the car, that looks awesome!! Nice work!
Got any shots in the back??

 

[grassy]

4spd,

Thanks. I think it is the raw wood that makes it look too large.

The picture that you would like, is it from the back looking front ?

Ian.

 

[4spdragtop]

Pic from the outside looking in the back, and another from back seat.
Great work!

 

[GaryS]

http://s37.photobucket.com/user/Valiant64/media/ValiantConsole.jpg.html It will be getting some major changes soon, but the basic structure will remain the same. It's made from pine, plywood, Masonite and aluminum. The Sebring seat control module is under the armrest storage area.

 

[furyus2]

I built one very similar to Grassy's console for my 65 Comet. Couldn't find a factory style that would work and have everything I wanted. Now I have a storage bin, home for a stereo, and cup holders!. You can get them froma boat supply.

 

[autoxcuda]

For something already made, Google search 64-73 Mustang generic aftermarket consoles.

Or just look in the National Parts Depot website for Mustang consoles. There's about 2-3 versions, padded, with colors to choose from.

Click here: http://www.npdlink.com/store/catalog/After_Market_Consoles-2783-1.html

 

[63valiant]

A lot of good ideas there, thanks everyone! :thumleft:

Those DIY ones look really sharp, I may go that route if I can coax my inner carpenter out.