Kamokevin's Build Thread
Ok so I haven't been on here much lately since I havent been too involved with my truck thanks to college + job. However I had veterans day off so I decided to celebrate by spending it with my truck.
So first off I decided to start painting a few things
Faded wiper arms before:
And painted matte black:
The difference isnt quite as noticeable in the pictures but its much better in person
I also plan on painting the rear pillars on my barn doors (theyre peeling), all 5 door handles, both bumpers, and the grill. Im gonna need more paint
Another thing ive been working on for wayyy too long is a new center console. I really want better cup holders and I plan on putting in a few 2 1/16" guages.
I started by just making a styrofoam model of what I wanted so i could easily put it in the truck, see how it looked, take it out and make adjustments.
Then I moved on to some 3/4" MDF and cut out the main pieces.
This piece was tricky and i had to insert a few wood biscuits to up the strength.
Heres a side view with that angled piece
And a couple overhead shots
Just glued and screwed the rear piece to the drivers side piece
Also I recently picked up some decently matching tan pleather-ish material and some thin foam to put under the material for a little feel.
Im thinking of incorporating cupholders like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2011-S...1500&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e682a49e1#ht_788wt_905
Also the lid will be lockable, unlike the stock console. That way scumbags dont steal your ipod again
Sorry for the long post, but I like where all this work is headed! And im open for suggestions!
Ok so I haven't been on here much lately since I havent been too involved with my truck thanks to college + job. However I had veterans day off so I decided to celebrate by spending it with my truck.
So first off I decided to start painting a few things
Faded wiper arms before:
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And painted matte black:
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The difference isnt quite as noticeable in the pictures but its much better in person
I also plan on painting the rear pillars on my barn doors (theyre peeling), all 5 door handles, both bumpers, and the grill. Im gonna need more paint
Another thing ive been working on for wayyy too long is a new center console. I really want better cup holders and I plan on putting in a few 2 1/16" guages.
I started by just making a styrofoam model of what I wanted so i could easily put it in the truck, see how it looked, take it out and make adjustments.
You must be registered for see images attach
You must be registered for see images attach
Then I moved on to some 3/4" MDF and cut out the main pieces.
You must be registered for see images attach
You must be registered for see images attach
This piece was tricky and i had to insert a few wood biscuits to up the strength.
You must be registered for see images attach
Heres a side view with that angled piece
You must be registered for see images attach
And a couple overhead shots
You must be registered for see images attach
You must be registered for see images attach
Just glued and screwed the rear piece to the drivers side piece
You must be registered for see images attach
Also I recently picked up some decently matching tan pleather-ish material and some thin foam to put under the material for a little feel.
Im thinking of incorporating cupholders like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2011-S...1500&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e682a49e1#ht_788wt_905
Also the lid will be lockable, unlike the stock console. That way scumbags dont steal your ipod again
Sorry for the long post, but I like where all this work is headed! And im open for suggestions!
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