Wow, you da man. That took, well is taking alot of time and energy, and your
still kickin butt. Kudos to you. I wish I had that much dedication, well and
time to be completely honest. Though, with your inspiring details and great
work, it looks so cool, I just may have to make the time to start my own little
custom project. Thanks for the inspiration.
AR
yllwdkta wrote:
> great thanks!
>
> Tim Althoff
> http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yllw/dkta.html
> <http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yllw/dkta.html>
> 99 Solar Yellow RC V-6 Manual
> <http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yllw/dkta.html>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Chuck Robbins
> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 5:54 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: console details
>
> Well, I was going to wait until the pages were done, but ... ;-)
>
> The console is built out of 3/4" plywood. I used cardboard as a template
> and then transcribed it to the wood when it was close enough. Then with a
> combination of belt sander and patience, I achieved the fit to the dash I
> wanted.
>
> The console is actually two pieces. The long one with the switches and
> console storage (under the lid in front of the subwoofer box) and the
> subwoofer box. The tail end of the console and the subwoofer box are keyed
> so the console gets put in place first and then the sub box is tipped
> diagonally so it presses against the console and back wall. It forms a very
> nice pressure fit and there is no movement what-so-ever.
>
> The cup holders are the drop in style as found on boats. I had to cut an
> oblong hole in the rounded portion of the console (one piece of plywood
> which was belt-sanded round) and hot glued the cup holders in place. I then
> built them out using fiberglass.
>
> The top of the console is combination wood, fiberglass and bondo. After
> everything was smooth, I painted it, wet sanded it and buffed it to a mirror
> finish.
>
> The switches are black for electric windows which aren't installed yet
> (never mind bought yet) and the chrome ones are for interior and exterior
> lighting which isn't completed yet either.
>
> The top left blue light is lit when the electric fan is running and the
> top right doesn't have a use yet (I added it for symmetry) the blue light
> beside the chrome switches is for the underbody neon (letting me know when
> it's on). I want to change the crappy bulbs there now for some blue LED's. I
> should be doing that shortly.
>
> I have an Autometer Phantom air/fuel gauge in the console which has yet
> to be hooked up.
>
> All the electrical is run/will be run from one power source and is
> connected to a mini fuse box. I am also using barrier strips so all I have
> to do to remove the console is to loosen a few screws.
>
> I was hoping to be completely done with this stage by now, but one of my
> friends got injured on the job (fire department). He has a side job of
> painting and couldn't do the work. So all my free time over the past couple
> months has been helping him meet his obligations. At least I'll have money
> to complete the interior this year ;-)
>
> I'll have more specific details on the web pages. I should have them up
> in a couple days.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> Chuck Robbins
> '99 Dakota Sport
> www.intense99dak.com
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