So Saturday after the S10 sold, I filled it with fuel, and took it for an MOT.
Sunday I unpacked the two steel cabinets worth of spare parts for It and also the spare GMC parts I have for it.
I was amazed at how much stuff I had bought and collected for it over the last three years for it.
There are also two boxes already packed with wiring looms, complete ignition sets etc.
One of the things I rediscovered was a centre console from a 7.5 Ton refrigerated truck that I bought years ago.
When driving the van to Margate two weeks ago, I had a cooler bag for stuff, but thought it would be nice to have a bigger glovebox/storage space than the standard one I just removed the 90’s graffiti from.
Plan born.
I test fitted it on the floor, but also like this, with a plastic stacker box under it.
Preferred the raised position to flat on the floor.
So I washed and cleaned all of it with ammonia based scrubbing soap and a pot scouter, unfortunately the stains on the plastic would not shift.
So on to plan B.
This included the plastic box, which had a huge crack in the bottom.
So the plan was to cut a hole in the side and reinforce it all.
Magic stuff, plywood.
Screwed and glued together, the next job was to
3M Scotch pad the console, then mask and wipe it all down with thinners.
Followed by plastic primer.
Step away…….
Coffee…..
Satin black.
Cup holders and all the leading edges got a few coats of paint as they are high impact areas.
And test fitted after paint.
Still needs to be secured to the box, and a bit of carpet or fabric added to box floor.
And looking in from outside.
Really happy with that all.
To me, this is a small job with a great outcome.
Video
https://youtu.be/OF1an8w_82c?si=eTDOscFksmhD-jYz
Next job…….
Drive the bloody thing a bit.
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