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Custom Center Console

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Bkrboy98, May 11, 2016.

  1. May 11, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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    Bkrboy98

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    Howdy,
    I removed the center console on my '99 because I get new seats and I did not like the squeeze, and the square cup-holders were far from useful. Has anyone built a custom center console, preferably with a switch panel? Id love to hear ideas!

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  2. May 11, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    I built a custom one to house a subwoofer. At some point I will make another one that has some more features like cup holders and maybe a switch panel.
     
  3. May 12, 2016 at 5:49 PM
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  4. May 12, 2016 at 7:58 PM
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    Hey that's pretty schnazzy! You get some storage and cup holders on that bad boy and you'd have yourself a damn good product! I like it!!
     
  5. May 12, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    You built a custom center console but can't fix that door handle???

    Just teasing man, the console looks great.
     
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  6. May 13, 2016 at 7:40 AM
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    nzbrock

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    Haha you're not the first person to mention that! I now have 01-04 door panels so everything you see there is replaced.
     
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  7. May 14, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    This is awesome. I'm not sure why I never thought of it, but it pretty much has endless possibilities.
     
  8. Mar 18, 2017 at 8:18 AM
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    Bump to see some more ideas!!!
     
  9. Mar 18, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    What kind of seats are those
     
  10. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    Acura RSX. I'm currently looking for some leather 4runner seats to swap in instead.
     
  11. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    Don't like the RSX seats?
     
  12. Mar 18, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    They are great, but the driver seat has torn and I want something that fits a little better. I'm a perfectionist and want something closer to stock now.

    Also, it was a real pain to get them mounted correctly.
     
  13. Mar 20, 2017 at 10:34 AM
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    hows this for a custom center console

    fits perfect between the seats and can be removed in seconds. i've had this little basket for probably 3 years now, works great lol
    DSC_0264_zps7ae81d68_8b7cad216b3950d0349c869515dc1554d858bd63.jpg
     
  14. Mar 22, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    Looks great,
    Do you have any pics how you mounted the seats?
     
  15. Mar 30, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    Working on the dash/center console, coming out pretty nice. Got the shifter mocked up and the ash/coin tray mounted. Next is to figure out where to put the double din :confused:
    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Apr 2, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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    I'm thinking of putting the shifter backwards and making custom stickers for the PRN321. What do you guys think?
    IMAG0521.jpg
    Because this stupid arm the cable bolts to has been giving me nothing but problems, so why not send it backwards out of the way!!
    IMAG0522.jpg
     
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  17. Apr 3, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    looks good! I am curious how youre going to get the shifter to mechanically connect to the stock assembly. You've gotten this far so im sure you have a plan. What are your plans for covering/finishing your console with as far as material goes?
     
  18. Apr 3, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    Fiberglass on the inside for reinforcement and then padding and vinyl on the outside
     
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