datsunfreak Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Where did you end up finding this one at? Someone didn't read page 1... ^_^ 1 Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Someone didn't read page 1... ^_^ you mean we are supposed to read, instead of being oic whores? 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 you mean we are supposed to read, instead of being oic whores? If you got no avatar pic, yes. :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
Canadian510 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Someone didn't read page 1... ^_^ Reread the thread after i posted must have skipped right over that post. Well i feel stupid now... 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Reread the thread after i posted must have skipped right over that post. Well i feel stupid now... well you are.lol Quote Link to comment
Canadian510 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 well you are.lol Just the pat on the back i needed 2 Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Making a center consul so I can lean back in my super high z seats. 5 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 WOW, that is an awesome console. :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 So do you have a spot welder earlyvws? Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 So I came back to work out the shifter. Originally I bought a stainless steel dog bowl for it, but it turned out to be a little small and interfered with reverse. So now it is an aluminum cake pan. Only issue is the shift boot is a little stiff and makes shifting a little more effort. Wayno, yes I have a spot welder. If u ever get one/ or replace one buy a miller. I have tested it with 4 sheets of 18 gauge and was no problem. I had a harbour freight one before and it sucked. Most of the time I could pull the metal apart and all the spot welds just popped. 3 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Why are u making it seem that its easier to find skyline parts than 521 parts lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Greased monkey Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Got to see these glowstars freshly mounted and looking good I'm not really a mesh kinda guy, BUT dayumm these are nice! 2 Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Why are u making it seem that its easier to find skyline parts than 521 parts lol It sort of is. I found out that a lot of parts are still made or at least were still made recently. I found a guy a Japan yahoo auctions where I got the dash from. I am making a list of brand new items from him and will have a lot more stuff coming soon. The dash pad isn't NOS it is brand new Nissan. I don't what to call that. 2 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 :fu: you and your machines and skills.................. ......will you marry me??...I'll be good to you!! :wub: :rofl: :rofl: 5 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yea but I make more money and i am better looking. Let me know. :hug: 2 Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Like I told my wife, I don't have time for concubines. I barely has time to come up with I witty response. Love u guys too! 1 Quote Link to comment
ol' 320 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 This console looks pretty super duper. Is that screen for a GPS backup camera? Does the cake pan solution leave you plenty of "knuckle room" for shifting? What is the plan for the top, an upholstered lid? I'm curious to see a pic of the console set in position to see if the rear portion extends back behind the seats, or ends flush with the back of the seats. Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 It ends just to the back rest of the front seat so there is still room in the back where I will add cup holders for the rear. The top arm rest will be covered in vinyl. It's not done cuz I have failed several time figuring out how to cover it and make it look like a quality finished product. I think I finally have the solution that is going to work out really nice. Something I didn't think of when I started. Last night I added these rails that will hopefully achieve what I need. I kept worrying about how the center section was going to meet with the sides and couldn't come up with a satisfactory look to get it done. Now I think I have it. Cake pan is perfect, but I'm going to have to make a shift boot cuz the rubber one is to stiff. It is really hard to get a gear. If I don't run out of time tonight I should have pics of it covered tonight. 4 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Let me guess you are going to wrap the side vinyl pieces in the grove and a 1 piece center section so the cuts and lines all match up. Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Yep. The problem I was facing was having an ugly edge on the top or the side. I tried a bunch of different trim ideas and I didn't like any of them. So I then thought of this. 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Well can't wait to see it when it's done..but normally you would add a double French stitch that would run down that edge. That would be prime and also classy but I don't know if you can sew.. But his might be really clean also so I can't wait to see it..I might want one for the truck. 1 Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Oh it's gonna be clean. I can see but this is too complicated for my skill level. I can do it in metal. 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Joe it will look good just post some pics when your done..The idea your going with is a great idea. I even love the fact that you used baking pans and what ever.. Very very clever Quote Link to comment
earlyvws Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Had a small set back. Was spot welding a plate in and had the piece upside down and didn't realize I spot welded thru the little rails. Had to cut it out and make a new section. Have a couple of boo boos. Fix tomorrow. The metallic vinyl in the center didn't work out as planned. But have a fix in mind that will keep most of it and replace the center between the shifter hole and cup holder holes with some of the black vinyl. Had 1 small section I cut too short in the rear so will have to glue that piece down. There is still a lot more to do. Add rear cup holders and the arm rest and radio and light and more I forgot. 5 Quote Link to comment
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