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Center console - lemons into lemonade...


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Nearly done with the interior and am now looking at this old center console. It's been cut up but it does have a metal face that I've not seen before with two guage holes.

 

I'm not into original factory at this point but the newish stereo is a sore thumb.

The Ansa exhaust is loud enough to keep me from trying to build a good sound system.

The PO butchered the sides with 5 1/4 component speaker holes.

Anyone ever had this configuration of speaker? I'm actually thinking of not "fighting it" and just putting speakers back in so it looks finished.

Mediocre / non audiophile sound should suffice if I get bored. Foam baffles or a small enclosure may help sound.

 

Any ideas other than a total redesign/remake?77c2723c7ff67d053110c45a8abd5e64.jpgab74de484c24b0701dd94756f8b51f61.jpg

 

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A bit of plywood, car filler and a vinyl would fix it.   Koogleworks (sp?) can help you out with the center section.  There is a thread somewhere that has a bunch of center consoles in it. 

 

 I have a Behr A/C and EFI, so this is mine that I had reproduced out of aluminum .  I put in a Raspberry Pi to help with the EFI tune.  It opens up some possibilities for accelerometers and GPS speedos among other things.   

 

Sorry I can't be more help. 

 

 

 

 

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"Goosed" 1975 BMW 2002

 

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Im doing my console again right now.  I was satisfied with my first version, but I am looking to do something even nicer this go around....Here is my original...I have a full writeup on my website.  I made the face out of plywood.  Bought some vinyl from Joann's Fabrics and recovered the sides.  Made it so all screws were on the inside for a clean look. 

 

 

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Here are the beginnings of my second version....I will use plywood or plastic for the radio and cubby area.  Then paint it all, then recover the sides.  You can get new center sections with or without gauge and radio cutouts from Koogleworks.  

 

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1976 BMW 2002 Fjord Blue Ireland Stage II • Bilstein Sports • Ireland Headers • Weber 38 • 292 Cam • 9.5:1 Pistons • 123Tune Bluetooth 15" BBS

2016 BMW 535i M Sport

1964 Volvo Amazon Wagon
http://www.project2002.com

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Def think his stuff is nice but can't work it into my budget. Will need to diy it.

 

I may try a wrinkle black finish on this face.

Perhaps install speakers and add grills over the small cutouts.

I'm getting rid of the poorly cut door speakers so at least the doors will be back to stock.

 

I like the idea of a rebuild but man, you guys have a good bit of wood skill.

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