heywier427 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Just came across a picture of a 67-69 Camaro center console that looks to be a good fit. Even has the option of 4 gauge pod and arm rest. To buy it all outright/new could be pricy, but you could craigslist it for some savings. not ratsun prices, but I think its definitely a good option. I will search for a craigslist console and report back. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Arm rests get in the way of shifting. Like the console though. 2 Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nice look. Not too long is it? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 And you provide no link. Great thread. I like it. But, define pricey. Quote Link to comment
Rjawm Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 And you provide no link. Great thread. I like it. But, define pricey. http://tamrazs.wordpress.com/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1969-Camaro-Center-Console-BASE-Assembly-ONLY-Correct-Flocking-/331124028982?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACamaro&vxp=mtr&hash=item4d1887b636 http://www.ebay.com/itm/68-69-Camaro-Center-Console-BASE-Assembly-ONLY-Correct-Flocking-OER-Brand-/331047617309?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACamaro&vxp=mtr&hash=item4d13f9c31d http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Camaro-TH350-400-Trans-Center-Console-Kit-w-Gauges-PREASSEMBLED-Style-/331124079062?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACamaro&vxp=mtr&hash=item4d188879d6 The first link is the suppliers website The next 2 links are just what is in the first picture, which is only partially complete, listed for roughly $180. The third link shows a complete console, with armrest cover, gauges, shifter trim, etc, listed for $808. Not really thinking this is even close to Ratsun pricing to even be considered, seeing as how an OEM one, even in shitty condition, is likely priced similarly. 1 Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I know a lot of gm guys, so ill try and find one to test fit. It does look long, but you don't know until you try :) Seems like used prices with all the covers is around 100.00 add the gauge panel for 45.00 and the gauges, +/- 40.00 x4 and your at 305.00+/- I like ratsun for what it stands for, and have a few ugly rusty shity cars that I love and beat the piss out of for fun. I have 2 dimes. Ones Purdy, ones a rat. Its the best of both worlds kinda thing. If this fits well, looks oem, adds another place for gauges, and has cup holders...Id glady drop 400.00 for it. Quote Link to comment
freetheoranges Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Cut the brim of a gauge and you got yourself a cup holder and less dollars spent! If I had a dollar for every time I spilt my entire beverage because it was only resting upright and spilled its' contents.. I could afford this center console.....from a JY. :sigh: Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 I use duct tape cup holder. This isn't mine but the model i use is very similar 8 Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Well I think this is going to work just fine! its a tad wide, but I will just add foam to bulk up the carpet around the center area. the tranny I have has a short shifter, which is obviously gonna have to get removed/raised. the bottom of the front (cant been seen) curves inward at the bottom, and there is +/- 5" of space between the console and the heater box. all and all, im happy with the fit and the oem look of it. once the ac goes in, it will fill the gap between the lower dash and console nicely. and gm people are god damn hoarders!! they don't let anything go! Took me all this time to find this at a decent price ($200.00) discuss. 2 Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 just need to find this center shifter bezel and mount in a nice leather boot. gonna paint/powdercoat the woodgrain and add the gauges. should look nice! 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Hey thats pretty sharp ! Love the Nardi wheel too ! 1 Quote Link to comment
69datsun510 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Since you are doing interior mods, you may want to checkout my dash gauge modifications. I have a KA and can run an A/C compressor form the '95 240SX, and installed a Vintage Air heater/ A/C evaporator. You have more room when you throw out the old heater core, all electronic actuated, heater controls knobs easy to move, and awesome A/C. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Since you are doing interior mods, you may want to checkout my dash gauge modifications. I have a KA and can run an A/C compressor form the '95 240SX, and installed a Vintage Air heater/ A/C evaporator. You have more room when you throw out the old heater core, all electronic actuated, heater controls knobs easy to move, and awesome A/C. I don't want say it's ugly because it's not but can you tighten up the gaps around the center piece more and you should look in to moving the a/c controller down and mount more gauges or something,it looks like a blank space all around it..it looks good over all though just some ideas that all.but I like were this is going.. Also is this the gps speedo, and if not you do know they make one right, no more leaking speedo cables along with cleaning up the fire wall. Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 now onto the gauge wiring...yay!!!!! the shifter boot is from a stock 05'-09' 5 or 6 speed v-8 Mustang. Pops right in!!! It is a tight fit and bows a bit in the center, but a small drill and a zip tie will pull it down nicely. The front and back tabs clip right in! Im super happy with it. Just going to raise the shift Knob an inch or so. 2 Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 So, the mazda shifter is m12x1.5 and the nismo shift knob is m10x1.25 Hmmm....also had to make the shift boot sit lower as raising up the knob 1.5" maxed out the throw of the shift boot. So I made a boot retainer and an adapter in one! Used a m12x1.5 long lug nut and a m10x1.25 bolt and a tube to center it all. Not my prettiest welds at all! (had to grind them down. they were pretty embarrassing!) Used a cap from a brake cleaner bottle and a big washer to create a crush seat for the boot to sit on. Pic of the holes needed to be drilled to keep the center of the boot from popping up. Not zip tied. Zip tied down. Now its time to celebrate new years!!! 4 Quote Link to comment
Trophy24 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Well done! Looks like a good place to put some gauges too. Quote Link to comment
69datsun510 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I don't want say it's ugly because it's not but can you tighten up the gaps around the center piece more and you should look in to moving the a/c controller down and mount more gauges or something,it looks like a blank space all around it..it looks good over all though just some ideas that all.but I like were this is going.. Also is this the gps speedo, and if not you do know they make one right, no more leaking speedo cables along with cleaning up the fire wall. Autometer makes a module that interfaces with the speedo gage, module is $171 on Summit racing, or a generic for $106. My current Speedo gage cost me $264 and can be calibrated to any size tires and gear ratio. Thanks for check to see if I was doing it right. I have about $900 in gauges in the car. The fuel gauge is programable to whatever sender you have, $150 at Summit. You pay the price to get all matching gauges. Thanks for the compliment, I think. Ya, I'm still working on fitment and location of things. I will post up on my build thread my final interior. Back to the thread topic. I really like the looks of you center console. I like the no arm rest look and function, as datsunmike put it, it gets in the way. Thanks for your time for sharing your efforts on making a nice console. 1 Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Andddd done! I think its sex. Fitment is good. Looks factory. [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] Don't mind the rip in the back seat. Its on the list :) The back of the console has an ashtray and a foot light. I hooked that up to the dome light, as well as hooking up the dome light to the switch on the dashboard (map light). Very happy! Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I think I need a better camera! Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Very nice man. Maybe this is a dumb question but do you have a two door or four door? I like the length , it looks nice. Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks. 2 dr. On another note, if you didn't want the option of the extra gauges, you should be able to neatly make a 4" deep tray in their place, as it is 100% empty under them. Or a single cup holder. Or just leave the stock wood grain block off plate and unscrew the chevy emblem. Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I made my own and love it.... Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Found a boot/knob finisher that works perfectly with the nismo knob and mustang boot. Just an ebay cheapie, M12x1.25 with the threads drilled out and press fitted onto the mazda shifter. Wanted to update. 20160420_142222 by thomas telesco, on Flickr 20160420_142305 by thomas telesco, on Flickr 20160420_142421 by thomas telesco, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment
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