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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:59 pm
by markc
Thats what i thought! all Markys must think alike?? If you support the 'ammers as well it would be spooky..... :wink:

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:23 am
by MarkyB
8) I'm spooked!
Support is too strong a term though.

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:45 pm
by linearaudio
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 :cry: As for the big valve head he soon had put on it- adding insult to injury!!

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:05 am
by MortisMinor
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.

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:09 pm
by markc
I haven't forgotten......still on it.Its made but i'm not happy with it yet


Stay tuned! :o

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:35 am
by MarkyB
How about some pictures to whet our appetite.

What aren't you happy with?

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:15 pm
by markc
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.<br>Image<br>

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:08 pm
by MarkyB
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?

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:49 pm
by markc
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!!

Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:13 am
by linearaudio
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.. :wink: Keep up the good work!

Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:45 am
by MortisMinor
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.

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:14 pm
by markc
Ta - Dah..........Hows that :lol:<br>Image<br>

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:13 am
by MarkyB
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 :)

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:49 pm
by markc
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! :lol:

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:56 pm
by Sidney'61
looks very snazzy :)

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:59 pm
by MortisMinor
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?

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:11 pm
by aupickup
we used to by Harry Moss ones

Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:58 am
by markc
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. :lol:

Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:47 pm
by MortisMinor
Nah, i can get the mesurments myself. Im not going to make one for a wile until the mog is drivable :).

Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:28 pm
by PSL184
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 :-)

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