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Looking for ideas, insight, examples and whatever else the smartasses here can offer on building a center console on the floor in front of the middle bench seat. I've looked at the police consoles and if all I was looking to mount was a cb radio they'd be great but a cb is on the bottom of my list of requirements. I have no welding experience so this is going to be a fun project for me but could use any advice you have including materials and methods. 

 

Where can I drill or otherwise affix the console into? The police consoles somehow sit flush under the screen but I'm not sure if they screw into the floor or what.

 

Two requirements I want are a quick release for a fire extinguisher and a latching door on the outside of the driver's side that can house a concealed tool. The concealed will be a little bit more difficult with the floor shifter being right there but I think there is enough room. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

 

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Interesting idea.  I recommend looking at police equipment supply stores for ideas'  https://www.fleetsafety.com/gamber-johnson-7170-0237-06-chevrolet-tahoe-ppv-2015-and-silverado-1500-2014-2500-3500-hd-2015-console-box-with-leg-kit-cup-holder-armrest-and-6-locking-slide-arm/   I'd draw up a design and go to your local sheet metal shop and see what they can give you for a price.  You could also build it out of 1/4" plywood and wrap in heavy vinyl. 

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On 10/14/2019 at 8:43 AM, AllterrainX440 said:

Looking for ideas, insight, examples and whatever else the smartasses here can offer on building a center console on the floor in front of the middle bench seat. I've looked at the police consoles and if all I was looking to mount was a cb radio they'd be great but a cb is on the bottom of my list of requirements. I have no welding experience so this is going to be a fun project for me but could use any advice you have including materials and methods. 

 

Where can I drill or otherwise affix the console into? The police consoles somehow sit flush under the screen but I'm not sure if they screw into the floor or what.

 

Two requirements I want are a quick release for a fire extinguisher and a latching door on the outside of the driver's side that can house a concealed tool. The concealed will be a little bit more difficult with the floor shifter being right there but I think there is enough room. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

 

I'd like a floor console as well.  My truck has the bench seat, with the floor shifter for the 4wd.  Any ideas anyone?

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