2nd Gen RAM general discussion/NON-tech This section is for general discussions about your 2nd gen RAM. Non tech related RAM threads belong here.

Center Console Project

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 06-24-2011, 09:42 PM
hiusmell's Avatar
hiusmell
hiusmell is offline
Captain
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Center Console Project

So, I was thinking about this a couple months ago. Now, it's summer vacation and nothing else really to do, so I decided to try and make myself a center console.
So far I've taken out the center seat
before
Name:  IMG_1117.jpg
Views: 36
Size:  194.2 KB Name:  IMG_1119.jpg
Views: 41
Size:  125.7 KB
after
Name:  IMG_1124.jpg
Views: 32
Size:  178.2 KB

Then I took my measurments, then went on the computer and made up the model. (took the shape idea from RamSport97)
Name:  Capture2.jpg
Views: 34
Size:  21.0 KB
Name:  Capture.jpg
Views: 32
Size:  22.6 KB

Then went and got some wood. That's where I am now. Next, I'm going to make a model out of cardboard and see if I like it.
 
  #2  
Old 06-24-2011, 10:03 PM
zje400ex's Avatar
zje400ex
zje400ex is offline
Captain
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

What do you plan on putting in there? Looks like a nice design
 
  #3  
Old 06-24-2011, 10:23 PM
hiusmell's Avatar
hiusmell
hiusmell is offline
Captain
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

not sure, center console stuff. lol. I am making it more for the reason or cup holders and boredom.
 
  #4  
Old 06-24-2011, 10:44 PM
zje400ex's Avatar
zje400ex
zje400ex is offline
Captain
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

It would be neat to build a CB into it or maybe wire a toggle switch for cab lights and other accessories in the front of it.

Cup holders would be a great idea because the factory ones suck!
 
  #5  
Old 06-25-2011, 11:17 AM
JDG103's Avatar
JDG103
JDG103 is offline
Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Fort Hood, TX
Posts: 431
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i like the idea, cant wait to see it when its done
 
  #6  
Old 06-25-2011, 11:22 AM
RamSport97's Avatar
RamSport97
RamSport97 is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Crystal River, FL
Posts: 1,210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

That will look good, similar to what I did.

One note, don't make it to tall, I made it to tall at first and later pulled the center console back out, and shaved it down an inch and a half.

Here is my build thread for your reference.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...uild-pics.html
 
  #7  
Old 06-25-2011, 11:35 AM
hiusmell's Avatar
hiusmell
hiusmell is offline
Captain
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

thanks and RamSport I said before I took the idea from you. And as far as it being to tall thats why I'm making it out of cardboard first.
 
  #8  
Old 06-25-2011, 11:36 AM
RamSport97's Avatar
RamSport97
RamSport97 is offline
Record Breaker
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Crystal River, FL
Posts: 1,210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Good! That is what I did as well, felt comfy at the time, but after a month of driving it was way to tall, much better now though.

Looking forward to pics!
 
  #9  
Old 06-25-2011, 07:47 PM
hiusmell's Avatar
hiusmell
hiusmell is offline
Captain
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

well I got the main parts to the cardboard model made. Now onto the real thing.
PS. RamSport97 I sent to a PM about your console.
Name:  IMG_1154.jpg
Views: 29
Size:  96.3 KB
Name:  IMG_1155.jpg
Views: 31
Size:  128.6 KB
Name:  IMG_1149.jpg
Views: 31
Size:  141.4 KB
Name:  IMG_1152.jpg
Views: 36
Size:  126.9 KB
The reason for 4 notches on each side on the bottom was, I didn't like where it sat in the truck so I moved it back a couple inches.
 
  #10  
Old 06-25-2011, 08:21 PM
Gary-L's Avatar
Gary-L
Gary-L is offline
Legend
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 8,648
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Have you ever taken your truck off some sweet jumps?
 


Quick Reply: Center Console Project



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:45 AM.