Pic of my proto gauge plate for the new full console
Jan 31, 2011 | 10:39 AM
#11
you are so proud at how much you payed for that thing aren't you? you know they go for a 100 bucks down here...
My truck has that bose ****, and I was wondering where the amp and sub was...
should look badass when your done.
My truck has that bose ****, and I was wondering where the amp and sub was...should look badass when your done.
Jan 31, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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From: In a van DOWN BY THE RIVER
Jan 31, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Nothing big.. Took a little time and made a template, centered 3 rings, where the gauges will find a new home once I put the full console in.. I found the GM makes the trim pieces for the silverado ect consoles in the same color burlwood as comes in the denal's.. So they are on the way 
Going to do the plate out of aluminum, paint it satin black.. That will get the crap out of my window.. I also removed all the audio crap out of the console.. I bet with the wiring, amp, sub, rear drink tray, radio controls, the sub box, also some more plastic I cut out, took 35lbs out of the console. It is really lite now. I bet it is a great deal liter then the flip up seat is.. Will keep the thread updated with pics, as it comes together.. I am thankful I got a steal on this thing. Picked it up for 175 buks..So this is what I got so far..
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Going to do the plate out of aluminum, paint it satin black.. That will get the crap out of my window.. I also removed all the audio crap out of the console.. I bet with the wiring, amp, sub, rear drink tray, radio controls, the sub box, also some more plastic I cut out, took 35lbs out of the console. It is really lite now. I bet it is a great deal liter then the flip up seat is.. Will keep the thread updated with pics, as it comes together.. I am thankful I got a steal on this thing. Picked it up for 175 buks..So this is what I got so far.. ...
Somehow, I think you're gonna add some weight back in, esp. if you're putiin in some sounds.
I never thought too much of that, Chase. Of course, you are & will be a lot faster than me.
Jan 31, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Tom, indeed I have tunes, kicker, infinity, pioneer stuffed in the truck .. I am talking about what I took out of the console itself.. It had the factory bose sub, amp in it.. As far as being able to see the gauges.. I am not even going to BS.. I very rarely get a chance to look at them, when doing a 1/4 mile run or WOT blast down the street.. Either them being in the pillar or down a little bit, IMO will not be much diff, as your still taking your eyes off the road to glance.. I bet the truck weights in 50lbs lighter with the full console in place of the flip up seat one..
.. I am talking about what I took out of the console itself.. It had the factory bose sub, amp in it.. As far as being able to see the gauges.. I am not even going to BS.. I very rarely get a chance to look at them, when doing a 1/4 mile run or WOT blast down the street.. Either them being in the pillar or down a little bit, IMO will not be much diff, as your still taking your eyes off the road to glance.. I bet the truck weights in 50lbs lighter with the full console in place of the flip up seat one..
Jan 31, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Ok so I dicked around for a bit, got the plate the way I want it.. Just need to put a finsih coat on it... Still deciding if I a going to go with the angled bezels or just mount them in there.. Turned out nice.. BTW I am not using that gauge, just stuck it there for mock up..
Ruff cut
Getting better
Ruff cut
Getting better
