Raising height of centre console
Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 06:44
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Shane (QLD)
Would anyone in a past life or present know of a way to raise the height of a centre console in a 60 Series Cruiser, so that you can have a arm rest. Maybe to even replace it with some other from a different vehicle. Any help appreciated !
Reply By: Dave B (NSW) - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 08:09
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 08:09
Shane, I have had
mine out on a number of occasions and I don't imagine it would be too difficult to make up some sort of spacer to lift it up.
The disadvantage of using the same console would be that you would need to make up some sort of skirt to cover
the gap between the bottom of the console and the floor.You would have things disappearing underneath it otherwise.
Good luck.
Dave
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Reply By: Mick15 - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10:40
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10:40
I'm not familiar with the exact console, but if the top is the right size and just needs to be higher could you make a pad to fix to the top, something fairly dense like neoprene - can buy it fairly thick probably half inch, glue a few layers together. Wouldn't be so good if the lid opens sideways though, may foul on the seats.
Need to make something like that up for the gq, the top is real hard and gives the elbow a hard time on long trips.
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Reply By: Shane (QLD) - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:54
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:54
Thank's Fella's. Might take the lid off the console & go down to the Wreckers & see if they have something that may be able to bolt or screw on to the top of it. Preferably with a soft lid. This in turn would make it a double console like you see in some vehicles these days. It's a wonder there was never a aftermarket mod at some time from some accessory place, but then again there may have been all those years ago.
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Follow Up By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 21:38
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 21:38
What if you have the lid upholstered at a higher level.
Cheers Pesty
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Reply By: troopyman - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 16:21
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 16:21
The wreckers are your best friend if you have an old toyota . Just make sure you do your homework and measure up first .
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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 21:06
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 21:06
Shane,
Try contacting the Department of the Interior.
They are on the Princess Highway at Carlton in NSW. They don this kind of stuff all the time. Not cheap but I am pretty sure they would be able to help you out
(02) 9546 7914
www.consoles.com.au
Sorry can't get the link thing to work. I know it's mentioned in a post near this one, I'll
check it out.
Duncs
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Follow Up By: Shane (QLD) - Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 09:31
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 09:31
Link didn't work, but Google'd them & got a result. Yes ! they do have them, bit pricy ($430 - $480), but will give them a ring to get the height figures & make a decision. Thanks !
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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 21:14
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 21:14
That's a first for me. It worked.
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