Center Console Build

[redgooch]

I have a question Hazmat. I checked out us composite's website. I see they offer a 2 part foam type stuff that can be glassed right over with out melting. Do you think it would be possible to use that stuff to make a mold? I was thinking maybe you could use that and just shape it, hit it with a gelcoat, and glass over it. I thought I would just ask, you are the pro when it comes to making those sweet one off parts. Thanks again for all the great info.

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

I have never used the 2 part foams, I have seen articles about them and they seem to be very flexible in their use. If they are not affected by the resin, then I say go for it. Make a plug of the foam, glass a layer over it, sand it out smooth, gelcoat and polish that out then make your mold from that plug. Then back to gelcoat and glassing the mold . . . no problem right - LOL.

 

[IRKillroy]

so you are saying to make the exact size of your console... 'glass it once, smooth, buff and polish it smooth then make a inverted mold from that using....???? what would be strong enough? plaster would have stupid amounts of shrinkage wouldn't it?

 

[coffee]

I may have missed somewhere in this thread but if you haven't got a shift boot yet. You might check out stuffforyourranger.com. You can pick your color of leather and stiching. Nice work on the console. I've all ready done my sub enclosure, I'm working on my console design.

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

Thanks Coffee - I will have to check that out . . .

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

so you are saying to make the exact size of your console... 'glass it once, smooth, buff and polish it smooth then make a inverted mold from that using....???? what would be strong enough? plaster would have stupid amounts of shrinkage wouldn't it?

You would make your mold using fiberglass and reinforce it with 3/4 - 1" rope glassed onto the outside. Keeps the mold from flexing or changing in any way from the original shape.

These links show mold making, not consoles, but they give you the basic steps.

http://www.fiberglassforums.com/showthread.php?p=86954#post86954
http://www.fiberglassforums.com/showthread.php?t=4384
http://www.fiberglassforums.com/showthread.php?t=3251

 

[IRKillroy]

thanks hazmat

 

[fordxranger]

posting for info.

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

posting for info.

Need help?

Got a question?

I got info. - lol

 

[Xploda]

Hey bub hows the console doin still holding up strong? I still have not made mine yet been so busy with work and just locked the xploda front and rear needed new carriers for both cause lockrights dont fit em QQ. I dislike the ttb now well 35 ne way lol haha I'm going to start my build soon and was gonna ask where you got your stuff from again? lol I reformated so i lost that site you told me about. pardon the spelling and grammar the Grey goose is hittin me hard QQ

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

LOL - No prob bro - in fact the Guinness and Carib is enacting delusions of grandeur in my mind right now - ROFL.

I got my composite fabric from US Composites . . . the console is holding up great and still thumping . . . best of luck with yours - would like to see how it comes out.

 

[fixizin]

Hazmat, again, KUDOS on the custom glass/composite creations!

I *did* read this whole thread first, so if I missed it, Fook Mi, but I GOTTA ask: WHAT are the military-aircraft style covered safety switches low on the tranny hump for? KILLER look!

I wanna add some to mine, plus a few overhead, and I don't even have anything to connect to them!

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

Hazmat, again, KUDOS on the custom glass/composite creations!

I *did* read this whole thread first, so if I missed it, Fook Mi, but I GOTTA ask: WHAT are the military-aircraft style covered safety switches low on the tranny hump for? KILLER look!

I wanna add some to mine, plus a few overhead, and I don't even have anything to connect to them!

Thank You Kindly . . .

The switches are for my lights: Lower driving lights and my Xenon Projector Auxillaries inside the headlight. That leaves one switch for future add-ons.

 

[RangerFabWorks]

your back!!!!

 

[Andres629]

So, did you end up getting a leather shifter boot made?!