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Originally Posted by PortHeadlight
Decided that I wanted a cupholder console that looked authentic on a bench seat. Shape a base out of wood to the contours of the seat. Sanded and shaped the back and front pieces to the same angle and curves as the original console. Glued and stapled scraps from the original seat covers to the wood frame to give it an "original" look. Cleaned up and reinforced a couple small cracks in the lid, and painted the top section and lid satin black. Console emblem and trim ring were in real good condition. Small piece of doormat carpet trimmed to fit over a 1/4 inch piece of plywood as the "bottom" of the console. Nothing is holding the console in place on the seat other than friction. May attach a small strap to the bottom and pull it between the seats and attach under the seat.
Regret not taking more pictures during construction. Wasn't all that hard. Patience to get the contour right and fitting the console lid bracket.
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Hi, I love what you have done with this console! I would like to try doing something similar for my '62 GMC bench seat, trying to make it look as if it might have been a factory option at the time. Unfortunately GM never made a console (with the exception of the "buddy bucket seat" style) for the 60-66 trucks as far as I am aware of. That's why I was thinking of adapting the 67-72 style floor console to fit on my seat as you have done. I was wondering if you know whether this unit would fit an original '62 bench seat front to back without overhanging the front edge? Not sure if the seat depth dimensions changed from the 60-66 trucks to the 67-72 trucks. My bench seat depth is exactly 18" from the back to the front edge where the small 1/8" vinyl piping is. Also can you give me the width of your console as well. Any info you can provide on this would be most helpful.
Thanks!