Figured i would post this here as well. It is on powerstroke.org, and horsepowerjunkies as well.
If you see anything that can be improved or have any pointers for this novice please pipe up and let me know. It would be greatly appreciated.
Big ass truck zero cup holders. I got tired of it and decided to try my hand at making my own out of MDF and fiberglass. The plan is to house 4-5 cup holders 2 in the front and 2-3 for the rear. Add two more power outlets to the rear, and space for a 12" sub.
Got a chance to test fit it in the truck tonight. Ignore the trash, amazing what you find when you take the seats out. Have to figure out a few things, like where to put the cup holders, trailer brake control, I-pod, speaker terminal, and possibly gauges.
Need an opinion: Should i put this up-lifter (think that is what it is called) here, and the trailer brake controller (not pictured). I have never used the up-lifter since i bought the truck. Friend of mine told me to never get rid of it though LOL.
Or should i put gauges in that area. for not it would be Boost, Pyro, Trans, and a power outlet in the middle? Thoughts!!!
Looking good. My only suggestion would be to get some different cup holders to make integration easier. Either some marine cup holders for a boat that just drop in or order the rear seat cupholders for a 2006 Dodge quad cab truck. I use those alot.
I like the gauges better in the console, but I would put the power port below the pyro, that way when you have something plugged into it the cord wont block the view of the gauge. Looks very nice though.
Sharp looking and good fab work! I'm wanting to build a smaller console with a switch panel in front of my existing 08 center console for some switches and a couple extra power points and a 110 plug.. subscribed
I think that up-lifter thing you got is refered to as a Ford AIC, Auxilary Idle Control, or if I am wrong someone can correct me. If you don't use it too often what about putting it on the side of the console flushed into the wood. Might not be easy to read from in the truck but easy to work standing by the door and out of the way but still acessible.
Great to see someone doing this. I've been wanting to for a while and just never got motived to get started.
IMO that High Idle Controller is useless now that you can have a high idle setting on your chip. Get rid of the clunky thing, they aren't worth much anymore and take up a lot of space.
Sharp looking and good fab work! I'm wanting to build a smaller console with a switch panel in front of my existing 08 center console for some switches and a couple extra power points and a 110 plug.. subscribed
I think that up-lifter thing you got is refered to as a Ford AIC, Auxilary Idle Control, or if I am wrong someone can correct me. If you don't use it too often what about putting it on the side of the console flushed into the wood. Might not be easy to read from in the truck but easy to work standing by the door and out of the way but still acessible.
Looking forward to the rest of your progress, I got similar ideas for expanding my 08 console someday, but not 100% sure on what to do with the front portion like your working on.
Great to see someone doing this. I've been wanting to for a while and just never got motived to get started.
IMO that High Idle Controller is useless now that you can have a high idle setting on your chip. Get rid of the clunky thing, they aren't worth much anymore and take up a lot of space.
That black box is a high idle controller.
It is more flexible than just a position on a chip.
Variable high idle for PTO, winter warm-up, AC to cool down in the summer, etc.
Also reads volts.
Other than that....well, that's what it does.
I would like to build a console like this for mine one day also.Thanks for posting it up.I would put the gauges in an A-pillar pod,easy to see quickly & safely while driving.The same spot on the console would be perfect for upfitter switches to run auxillary components.IMO
Yeah i think I will be doing away with the guage idea on the console and put them on the A-pillar whenever i get them. Have to think of something else to fill the empty space though.
I'm planning a custom console box for my F250 too. I like your design. Mine will be along the same lines. I plan to run it all the way to the dash to get more cubic feet. I haven't bought my subs yet so I don't know the size I need yet. I like up front bass you can get from a console box. I've built several but I never tried to make one look like it was a factory unit.
Sounds like a good idea. Post pics when you do it. I can see myself building another one in the future. I hope this one turns out factoryish and how i have it pictured in my head.
I'm planning a custom console box for my F250 too. I like your design. Mine will be along the same lines. I plan to run it all the way to the dash to get more cubic feet. I haven't bought my subs yet so I don't know the size I need yet. I like up front bass you can get from a console box. I've built several but I never tried to make one look like it was a factory unit.
I think they will go better with the console than the ones i scored from the junkyard. Hope to do some more work on it this weekend.
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