2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission BOMBing the center console - thoughts?

[SteveAnsley]

OK - I'm thinking of modifying the center console.

The truck is a QC w/ a five speed so we NEVER use the middle seat in the front.



I'm thinking of taking out the bottom cushion and making a storage box to go where the seat currently is.

I want to keep the flip-down console w/ storage and the flat work surface.



Currently the foam & vinyl is in bad shape on the lid, I plan on having the foam & vinyl replaced.

Anyone have any pictures of what the underside of the flip-up console looks like.

I figure if I'm getting rid of the bottom seat cushion that I might want to remove the cushion under the console (seat back) and replace the cushioned area w/ some sort of built sides/panels to make it all look matched.



Anyone have a picture of what the guts of the console look like below the cushion or have any thoughts to share?

 

[VicR]

I've been thinking about doing the same thing. I won't ever have a person sitting in the middle front, and more storage would definately come in handy.



I've kind of been eyeing the 'console vault' that Geno's sells, but I need to take a closer look at the brackets that would be available with the middle seat out.



http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CONSOLE_VAULT_DG



Good luck on your project!



-Vic

 

[rotohead]

WOW, it sazs for '03 but can this be mod to 1998? I'd definitely be interested in tis project. More info from others that have exp with this product please!!!!
Chuck