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so...i'm trying to convert my center console to actually open up...

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Old 03-13-2008, 10:00 AM
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does the plastic storage container on the inside lift out? if so you might take it out and then fabric. Once done re-insert the container to make it appear nice (i.e. not see the fabric edges.). I am going to call around my salvage yard and see if they have any trucks with the center done. If not, I am going to be following close behind on this mod too!
 
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does the plastic storage container on the inside lift out? if so you might take it out and then fabric. Once done re-insert the container to make it appear nice (i.e. not see the fabric edges.). I am going to call around my salvage yard and see if they have any trucks with the center done. If not, I am going to be following close behind on this mod too!
 
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no...it's one piece. ugh.
 
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i noticed when they assembled this in factory, they used staples in some areas of the originaly vinyl...that went straight into the plastic. and...i have a "heavy duty" staple gun...and yea, sstaples bounce off this **** like nobody's business. damnit. next idea.
 
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heavy duty double sided tape? heat up the plastic a little bit to soften (not melt) it for staples?
 
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well, the staples are only seeming to not go in on that first spot i tried. the thing is...when you open it, i'm gonna see staples going all up and down the sides (whcih i wanted to avoid...but i gotta keep this stuff stretched..)...

i think for the top half of it, i'm gonna sew up a sleeve for it...cause it is a more symetrical shape than the bottom.

god, if it wasnt' so ugly, i'd put it back in truck as black plack plastic, but that foam **** is ugly, and important
 
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gosh, i should just build a whole console from scratch and bolt it in...

then make millions selling it to you guys.
 
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i am gonna kill someone
 
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lol, im not the cheater!!! the dealer is! haha. my truck came stock with it, so i guess i lucked out, huh? lol. having fun doing this dude? how far along are you? PICS!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Default RE: so...i'm trying to convert my center console to actually open up...

i'll give you one pic...that's it.

but like i said, i'll make a HUGE write-up...


 


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