Centre console

Post by **markc** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:59 pm

Thats what i thought! all Markys must think alike?? If you support the 'ammers as well it would be spooky.....

Post by **MarkyB** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:23 am

I'm spooked!
Support is too strong a term though.

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:45 pm

10852sm wrote:I put a full length one in my Avenger, it housed my graphic equalizer, vacuum gauge, battery gauge and a rev counter out of a citroen. I thought it would help me get girls.

Must have been an uphill struggle getting girls anywhere near an Avenger!!
But then the competition was Chevettes and Allegro's. My mate was always a bit above us- he passed his test and went out and bought a brand new Alfasud Ti. We just gave up all hope at that point

As for the big valve head he soon had put on it- adding insult to injury!!

Post by **MortisMinor** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:05 am

Ive though about a center console before but never really had the chance to develop an idea, who knows maybe its becouse my interior consists of only a rusty floor. Ill definatly be watching your progress on this, v intrested to see hot it goes.

Post by **markc** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:09 pm

I haven't forgotten......still on it.Its made but i'm not happy with it yet

Stay tuned!

Post by **MarkyB** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:35 am

How about some pictures to whet our appetite.

What aren't you happy with?

Post by **markc** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:15 pm

You are impatient Marky B.......just for you!

Overall it was too long and kept hitting my legs on it,dip switch a problem and my bloody arthritis,thats why i put moggy up for sale.

Post by **MarkyB** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:08 pm

Thanks MarkC.
Definitely food for thought there.
I never pictured it coming so far towards the handbrake. Don't your fingers get trapped when you release it?
The dip switch is definately going to be an issue.
How are you planning to attach it?

Post by **markc** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:49 pm

Theres no fooling you! it is too far back,however, the new improved mk2 version is shorter and more stubby,it does not need attaching as it sits nicely over the gearstick and snuggly hugs the sides..please be aware this item will be patented.

The reality is it is probably destined for the tip! keep you informed!!

linearaudio · Post by **linearaudio** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:13 am

Scary- looks just like the front of my old one. I remember the aggro getting the upward taper right on the "front panel" bit even now! My one did extend back and up into an armrest/cubby hole. Just to get you thinking about the mk3 version..

Keep up the good work!

Post by **MortisMinor** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:45 am

That gives me a great idea for a center coonsole. my idea it would go straight to the back for a armest for people in the back, allthough this ould make it stricklya four seater. Could aim for the luxury view of things. Allthough im not going to exsperiment with the iidea until my mogg is finished, at the moment i have no seats in it :p. Oh yea not to mention i would put a pretty steep dip where the handbrake is to make it operable.

Also i would use the the painted metal for the trim of it, the same type at the interior dash bored is.

Post by **markc** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:14 pm

Ta - Dah..........Hows that

Post by **MarkyB** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:13 am

Looks good.
How did you construct it?
Is the square part over the gear lever actually attached?
Also what have you done with the heater outlet?
So many questions

Post by **markc** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:49 pm

Looks good doesn't it? but its not very practical.I made it out of hardboard,fablon and some 6x6 ml wood from handymans.

It sits over the gearstick,heater blows on it and you can't reach the dipper,its a snug fit and secured with velcro,i don't mind because i don't use mog at night.

Had a few comments about it from my mates though!

Post by **Sidney'61** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:56 pm

looks very snazzy

Post by **MortisMinor** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:59 pm

Looks nice!, that wood suites the car betetr than i thought. Als would you happen to have the link to the image you origionaly got the inspiration from?

Post by **aupickup** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:11 pm

we used to by Harry Moss ones

Post by **markc** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:58 am

Harry Moss couldn't have made this,its far too good!

Inspiration? i just took a rough idea of a console and drew it out,i will put you the measurements on if you like,but its more show than practical but i passed a couple of days on it.

Post by **MortisMinor** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:47 pm

Nah, i can get the mesurments myself. Im not going to make one for a wile until the mog is drivable

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Post by **PSL184** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:28 pm

I rescued this from the skip at the local garage. It was rubbish to them so I got it for free. I think it is a Mini one. I have roughly fitted it to the Mog and its not far off a good fit. It'll need some fettling but I think it is doable. Also, my radio fits nicely in there too