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I thought I would share some pictures of the center console I just built for my 97 F350. It originally came with the folding jump seat which I never like and the seatbelt didn't work. I knew I wanted a center console but couldn't find one that fit or looked right. After getting one out of an excursion and modifying it to fit, I realized that ultimately I would need to build one if I wanted it to look and function like it came from the factory. I ended up using 3/4" plywood, marine grade vinyl, and a piece of textured ABS plastic from TAP plastics. I also installed a switch panel for my lights and trailer camera, a horn button for my train horns, rear cupholders from Amazon and two dual power ports for the backseat. I'm very happy with how it turned out. The only thing I may redo at some point is the pad on the center console lid. I used 2" foam and it's a bit too spongy for my liking. It works for now. I also used the front cupholders and console hinge out of the excursion center console. Overall I am very pleased with the results.
This was the first rough cut of the wood after making a cardboard template. It took several times in and out of the truck before I got the shape and fit correct. I got both sides mocked up before I cut the tops to size. The floor slants backwards so this is a tricky measurement. Once both sides were mocked up, I realized I had a pretty big gap next to the driver's seat. I fixed the gap by offsetting the console but keeping the front inline with the dash. This made sure the console wasn't interfering with my leg room. Adding center supports. Final mock up before adding vinyl and trim. First time doing vinyl work and while it was difficult and tedious, I am very happy with the results. You can see towards the front, the pocket I made for storage. I lined it and the inside of the middle storage with black felt. Final instal. I bolted it to the original seat frame and ran all the wiring. It really cleaned up the center console and I am VERY happy with the final product. Added two "always-on" power ports for the backseat. Each one has a USB and a USB-C power port because the kids were always complaining about their phones dying on longer drives.
Looks nice. You did good work. It's pretty well thought out.
Personally I HATE center consoles in pickups, any car for that matter. They are space wasters. My 2012 Silverado came with a center console. Coming from an 07 that didn't have it, we made one trip and I found some kid to trade me his jump seat. Never looked back. I drove and older taurus for about a year and loved that it didn't have the console. I'm in a Lucerne now and that console is in my way and has the stupidest cup holder design. It's right up there with our G6. The wife's caravan actually isn't terrible. It makes use of the floor space that is usually totally wasted.
My 96 f150 basically has no cup holders. Ford missed the boat doing a larger flipdown arm rest with cupholders. The seat does have the cupholder screws on the front and I was finally able to get one without tearing a hole in my wallet last summer but the cup holders themselves are of stupid design and won't hold anything with out a coozie around it so I keep a set of specific coozies in the truck.
I thought I would share some pictures of the center console I just built for my 97 F350. It originally came with the folding jump seat which I never like and the seatbelt didn't work. I knew I wanted a center console but couldn't find one that fit or looked right. After getting one out of an excursion and modifying it to fit, I realized that ultimately I would need to build one if I wanted it to look and function like it came from the factory. I ended up using 3/4" plywood, marine grade vinyl, and a piece of textured ABS plastic from TAP plastics. I also installed a switch panel for my lights and trailer camera, a horn button for my train horns, rear cupholders from Amazon and two dual power ports for the backseat. I'm very happy with how it turned out. The only thing I may redo at some point is the pad on the center console lid. I used 2" foam and it's a bit too spongy for my liking. It works for now. I also used the front cupholders and console hinge out of the excursion center console. Overall I am very pleased with the results.
This was the first rough cut of the wood after making a cardboard template. It took several times in and out of the truck before I got the shape and fit correct. I got both sides mocked up before I cut the tops to size. The floor slants backwards so this is a tricky measurement. Once both sides were mocked up, I realized I had a pretty big gap next to the driver's seat. I fixed the gap by offsetting the console but keeping the front inline with the dash. This made sure the console wasn't interfering with my leg room. Adding center supports. Final mock up before adding vinyl and trim. First time doing vinyl work and while it was difficult and tedious, I am very happy with the results. You can see towards the front, the pocket I made for storage. I lined it and the inside of the middle storage with black felt. Final instal. I bolted it to the original seat frame and ran all the wiring. It really cleaned up the center console and I am VERY happy with the final product. Added two "always-on" power ports for the backseat. Each one has a USB and a USB-C power port because the kids were always complaining about their phones dying on longer drives.
Do you have any measurements,so I can get a idea to make my own,like how long and tall are the parts?
Do you have any measurements,so I can get a idea to make my own,like how long and tall are the parts?
I could measure it when I get home today but it is a tricky one with weird angles. As you can see the top is flat but the floor slopes front to back. It is very wide. If you are looking at how much material to purchase, one 4x8 sheet of plywood is plenty. I purchased 2 4x4 sheets and had scrap left over. Any less and I wouldn't have had enough. Your best bet is using some good sturdy cardboard to build a mock-up and then transferring to the plywood. If you built it shorter in length and not as tall, you may be able to get away with one sheet of plywood + some scraps.
I thought I would share some pictures of the center console I just built for my 97 F350. It originally came with the folding jump seat which I never like and the seatbelt didn't work. I knew I wanted a center console but couldn't find one that fit or looked right. After getting one out of an excursion and modifying it to fit, I realized that ultimately I would need to build one if I wanted it to look and function like it came from the factory. I ended up using 3/4" plywood, marine grade vinyl, and a piece of textured ABS plastic from TAP plastics. I also installed a switch panel for my lights and trailer camera, a horn button for my train horns, rear cupholders from Amazon and two dual power ports for the backseat. I'm very happy with how it turned out. The only thing I may redo at some point is the pad on the center console lid. I used 2" foam and it's a bit too spongy for my liking. It works for now. I also used the front cupholders and console hinge out of the excursion center console. Overall I am very pleased with the results.
This was the first rough cut of the wood after making a cardboard template. It took several times in and out of the truck before I got the shape and fit correct. I got both sides mocked up before I cut the tops to size. The floor slants backwards so this is a tricky measurement. Once both sides were mocked up, I realized I had a pretty big gap next to the driver's seat. I fixed the gap by offsetting the console but keeping the front inline with the dash. This made sure the console wasn't interfering with my leg room. Adding center supports. Final mock up before adding vinyl and trim. First time doing vinyl work and while it was difficult and tedious, I am very happy with the results. You can see towards the front, the pocket I made for storage. I lined it and the inside of the middle storage with black felt. Final instal. I bolted it to the original seat frame and ran all the wiring. It really cleaned up the center console and I am VERY happy with the final product. Added two "always-on" power ports for the backseat. Each one has a USB and a USB-C power port because the kids were always complaining about their phones dying on longer drives.
I have a 2006 F250 crewcab and this is exactly what i need. Good Job !
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Awesome looking console
