Guest mexlife Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Sorry, I couldn't find a better place to post this... I'm planning on constructing a 'custom' duraglas or fiberglass center console, but i need some ideas! Has anyone here done this before, and with what results? Post pics! thanks, Luis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Just fab up your center console with 1/4" luan. Very easy to work with and very light. Then wrap it in whatever material you like. No need for fiberglass. If you are worried about weight, then just go running around the block a few times. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleek Z Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 What is "luan"? I have never heard of it before as a shapable material substitute for fiberglass. You shape it to a form like a console using what technique? By hand or with special tools? You buy it where? Sleek Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Jarvis Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 It's a thin, light interior plywood, available at about any home improvement or contractor store. If you are concerned about building your car parts with wood, it also takes a coat of fiberglass cloth / mat and resin pretty well to waterproof and strengthen it. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 Do you have any examples? PICS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 Luan is also called "mahogony plywood" or "underlayment". It is popular in the 1/4 inch thickness. It's light and easy to work with/cut. Use some 1/2 or 3/4 inch plywood scraps for gusseting. Get the scraps from local housing development. I just cut my console straight off under the radio. I left the armrest for now to keep tools & nuts/screws in. I'll probably just lose all of it & cover the hump with quilted vinyl. I need a place ofor thefire extinguisher between the seats. Z-cars should never have had a center console to begin with. Just a place to stick the radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 77vegasz Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 I made a custom console to house my B&M Sprt shifter. I used 20ga sheet metal and covered the side in black upolstery vinyl and the top with aluminum diamond plate. It is not as light as fiberglass, but was easy to do and looks awsome. Let me know if you want to see pics. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Post pics. Always post pics. Especially something that cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest datsun280zmike Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 i made a stock center console in carbon fiber ...i just need to clear coat it and do a little sanding and it should be done...ill post pics once i am done mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Sleek, Don't know how I missed this, but the questions were answered. Now lets see some pictures of those custom consoles! !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mexlife Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 I made a custom console to house my B&M Sprt shifter. I used 20ga sheetmetal and covered the side in black upolstery vinyl and the top with aluminum diamond plate. It is not as light as fiberglass' date=' but was easy to do and looks awsome. Let me know if you want to see pics. Jon Please PM me the pics! I'm very curious! luis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Post the pics in the gallery! Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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