carbon fiber center console pics - beta unit
08-25-2003, 07:00 PM
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Burning Brakes
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carbon fiber center console pics - beta unit
I have been working on this for a while and although this unit is not finished and I still need to modify the mold, I wanted to post a pic since I have a LOT of time invested just to get to this point.
The console plate doesent fit as well as I would like. My original plan was to design it so that it can be used with the original console plate, but since I am building a new anodized billet aluminum console plate, and since it would mean reshaping the plug and making a new mold and everything that entails (a LOT of friggen work and time) I am just going to go with the mold I have and cut the billet plate to fit. The parking brake console will be either carbon fiber or leather. The future calls for some trim in the door panels and possibly a dash, but the dash may be overkill.
This represents a lot of time, and I mean a lot, so please don't ask me how I did it. Feel free to do the research and build your own.
Chris
[Modified by 71roadster, 4:06 PM 8/25/2003]
[Modified by 71roadster, 11:05 AM 8/27/2003]
The console plate doesent fit as well as I would like. My original plan was to design it so that it can be used with the original console plate, but since I am building a new anodized billet aluminum console plate, and since it would mean reshaping the plug and making a new mold and everything that entails (a LOT of friggen work and time) I am just going to go with the mold I have and cut the billet plate to fit. The parking brake console will be either carbon fiber or leather. The future calls for some trim in the door panels and possibly a dash, but the dash may be overkill.
This represents a lot of time, and I mean a lot, so please don't ask me how I did it. Feel free to do the research and build your own.
Chris
[Modified by 71roadster, 4:06 PM 8/25/2003]
[Modified by 71roadster, 11:05 AM 8/27/2003]
08-25-2003, 07:11 PM
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Re: carbon fiber center console pics - beta unit (71roadster)
NICE work!!! :thumbs: I have been working on a custom interior for my 76 for over 2 years and know how much work it takes to make something like that. I actually gave up about 2 weeks ago and now plan on just restoring to original. I got about 80% done appearance wise, but what was left was a nightmare and I just could not figure out how to make it work. Once you get it down, try selling on ebay. With my 76, I really dont care about originality, even restored to factory specs it just is not worth much so I have fun with it.
08-25-2003, 07:58 PM
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Burning Brakes
Re: carbon fiber center console pics - beta unit (71roadster)
This represents a lot of time, and I mean a lot, so don't ask me how I did it. Feel free to do the research and build your own.
08-26-2003, 09:00 AM
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Le Mans Master
Re: carbon fiber center console pics - beta unit (71roadster)
Very Cool!!!!!!!!
Not only was it a lot of work, but that cloth is some expensive s h i t to use for trial and error. It looks like its as hard as I thought to get the cloth to lay perfectly straight as well. Between the cost and difficulty, my plan is to make custom parts out of fiberglass and paint the center console guage cluster area and part of the shifter console to match the car. Much more forgiving.
You should be very proud!!! That's the best looking CF work I've seen come out of a home garage. :thumbs:
Not only was it a lot of work, but that cloth is some expensive s h i t to use for trial and error. It looks like its as hard as I thought to get the cloth to lay perfectly straight as well. Between the cost and difficulty, my plan is to make custom parts out of fiberglass and paint the center console guage cluster area and part of the shifter console to match the car. Much more forgiving.
You should be very proud!!! That's the best looking CF work I've seen come out of a home garage. :thumbs:
