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AUTOGUY

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First of all I want to let everyone know that this has been discussed with MERVZ.

 

I am a member of SilveradoSS.com and will be offering them there too.

 

I am looking to see who might be interested in having their GM Fullsize Truck (99-05) Console lid Covered with Leather or made into a comfortable armrest since we know how useless the ones in the seats are.

 

This would be for all Tahoe's, Yukons, Silverado/Sierra's, Avalanches and Suburbans.

 

This will first be offered for 03-05 trucks with factory center console, with the 99-02 to follow.

 

As the question above states, there will be 2 style options and 2 finish options.

 

First will be a lightly padded cover that will follow the shape of the original console lid.

 

Second will be a custom padded solid top "Armrest" style cover.

 

They will be available in Genuine Leather or a Synthetic Leather Look material.

 

My piece is being done as I type this and I will post pics as soon as it is finished.

 

Pricing will be finalized as I get a better idea of quantity.

 

Preliminary Guesses will be from $199.00 to $344.00 depending on options chosen.

 

$199.00 for Synthetic with Tray

$224.00 for Synthetic Armrest Style

$284.00 for Genuine Leather with Tray

$309.00 for Genuine Leather Armrest Style

 

$16.00 for return shipping will need to be added.

 

If there is a good response, the pricing will come down by about $10.00 to $20.00 per unit depending upon quantity.

 

You original Console Lid will need to be shipped to us for Installation and be returned to you ready to install.

 

Thanks in Advance,

Brian

99-2door Senior Enthusiast

99-2door

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First of all I want to let everyone know that this has been discussed with MERVZ.

 

I am a member of SilveradoSS.com and will be offering them there too.

 

I am looking to see who might be interested in having their GM Fullsize Truck (99-05) Console lid Covered with Leather or made into a comfortable armrest since we know how useless the ones in the seats are.

 

This would be for all Tahoe's, Yukons, Silverado/Sierra's, Avalanches and Suburbans.

 

This will first be offered for 03-05 trucks with factory center console, with the 99-02 to follow.

 

As the question above states, there will be 2 style options and 2 finish options.

 

First will be a lightly padded cover  that will follow the shape of the original console lid.

 

Second will be a custom padded solid top "Armrest" style cover.

 

They will be available in Genuine Leather or a Synthetic Leather Look material.

 

My piece is being done as I type this and I will post pics as soon as it is finished.

 

Pricing will be finalized as I get a better idea of quantity.

 

Preliminary Guesses will be from $199.00 to $344.00 depending on options chosen.

 

$199.00 for Synthetic with Tray

$224.00 for Synthetic Armrest Style

$284.00 for Genuine Leather with Tray

$344.00 for Genuine Leather Armrest Style

 

$16.00 for return shipping will need to be added.

 

If there is a good response, the pricing will come down by about $25.00 per unit.

 

You original Console Lid will need to be shipped to us for Installation and be returned to you ready to install.

 

Thanks in Advance,

Brian

 

 

 

 

I think more people would bite if you rounded up some lids from a salvage yard or ebay. That way you could sell a ready to install product and have them send you their lid as a core. At least on the newer ones that don't have the lock and key

AUTOGUY Enthusiast

AUTOGUY

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I was thinking about doing that eventually. Its just not that easy to find them, and I figured with the different colors, it would be better to use the customers original core.

 

Thanks for the input, and any other ideas or comments would be welcome.

builderpaul Enthusiast

builderpaul

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First of all I want to let everyone know that this has been discussed with MERVZ.

 

I am a member of SilveradoSS.com and will be offering them there too.

 

I am looking to see who might be interested in having their GM Fullsize Truck (99-05) Console lid Covered with Leather or made into a comfortable armrest since we know how useless the ones in the seats are.

 

This would be for all Tahoe's, Yukons, Silverado/Sierra's, Avalanches and Suburbans.

 

This will first be offered for 03-05 trucks with factory center console, with the 99-02 to follow.

 

As the question above states, there will be 2 style options and 2 finish options.

 

First will be a lightly padded cover  that will follow the shape of the original console lid.

 

Second will be a custom padded solid top "Armrest" style cover.

 

They will be available in Genuine Leather or a Synthetic Leather Look material.

 

My piece is being done as I type this and I will post pics as soon as it is finished.

 

Pricing will be finalized as I get a better idea of quantity.

 

Preliminary Guesses will be from $199.00 to $344.00 depending on options chosen.

 

$199.00 for Synthetic with Tray

$224.00 for Synthetic Armrest Style

$284.00 for Genuine Leather with Tray

$309.00 for Genuine Leather Armrest Style

 

$16.00 for return shipping will need to be added.

 

If there is a good response, the pricing will come down by about $10.00 to $20.00 per unit depending upon quantity.

 

You original Console Lid will need to be shipped to us for Installation and be returned to you ready to install.

 

Thanks in Advance,

Brian

 

 

 

 

I don't need it for an arm rest I need it for a desk top. I would like some way to get a smoth (writing) surface over the rough surface that is there from the factory.

SS Crew Enthusiast

SS Crew

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My arm doesn't reach to the console when I drive, but like builderpaul says, a flat writable surface would be nice.

Now maybe GM can try to center the seat with the steering wheel. :seeya:

1st new GMC Enthusiast

1st new GMC

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you know the foldable center console that comes on the "upgraded" interior on the 40/20/40 bench seat? Well, how about that same center console covered in the BASE model graphite cloth?

 

I could really use a functioning center console, as I'm sure 1000's of other guys could,too. The cost of buying an "upgrade" center console,used,then having it reupholstered w/ matching fabric became too expensive to justify doing it.

GMC6000 Enthusiast

GMC6000

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You forgot option # 5. "Keep it like it is". I like the factory console. Since the console is too low to use as an armrest, I prefer the seat armrest. My only gripe is they did not put an armrest on the outside of each seat.

  • 3 weeks later...
AUTOGUY Enthusiast

AUTOGUY

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I finally got my Console Lid back from having it padded and covered with leather.

 

As stated in an earlier post this has been approved by MERVZ for me to offer this service.

 

As shown below, the original Console Lid "Tray" was filled and the entire lid covered with Dark Pewter Leather.

 

If you would like your piece done, you will need to send me your console lid.

 

This can be removed by taking out 4 screws where the hinge attaches to the body of the center console.

 

As you will see in the picture, I need the bottom part or the lid which includes the hinge in order to complete the job.

 

The price for the cover as shown is $299.00 plus $16.00 for return shipping.

 

This can be done for any GM Full Size Pickup, Avalanche or SUV from 2003 to current. The leather will be done to match the color of your original lid.

 

I will be tracking this thread so please post any questions here or PM me.

 

First 10 orders will get free return shipping for a total of $299.00!

 

Thanks.

 

Here it is......

 

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oldredhat6 Enthusiast

oldredhat6

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My wife has the 02 tahoe and it looks as if you are describing the floor console. When I drive her vehicle I notice that the armrests and console are not at the same height as my 01 Sierra. When this modification was done, how much did it raise the center console?

AUTOGUY Enthusiast

AUTOGUY

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We added 1/2" of foam but it can be made higher. This was done on an '03 Silverado. I think the console is a little higher to start with.

  • 2 months later...
DougsTJ2 Enthusiast

DougsTJ2

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Please don't get me wrong...but I think you are pricing yourself out of the market sweet spot. $300 bucks for an armrest??? ...not to mention it's just a recover... I just don't see it.

 

Good luck, it does look nice anyway.

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