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Hyper:
I'd been scratching my head for awhile about the transition from the vinyl on the trans tunnel to the carpet on the bulkhead.  There is a removable panel at the back to access the driveshaft and I wanted to keep it removable but clean.  After searching some build threads I saw a car with a nice custom console that had an integrated armrest/glove box.  OK!

I had material left form the dash and trans tunnel and also a flat sheet of delrin/pvc type material.  So I cut the main shape of the sides out of the plastic ( it's about 3/8"-1/2" thick).  Then I cut aluminum to match and used it to sandwich the edges of the vinyl after covering them. The lid is aluminum riveted to plastic ribs cut to the shape of the side panels.  Some egg crate foam puffs it up nice and cushy and a little carpet inside finishes it out.  I'm planning to mount it to the tunnel with velcro.  All the carpet is velcroed in for easy removal and the soft side of the velcro is a perfect match to the carpet.  Dumb luck on that one.

Hyper:
Had one of those days awhile back where I just couldn't take the mess in the shop anyone.  While I was cleaning up, I found a shell casing form the first time I shot a Colt .45 Single Action revolver which happened to be at my bachelor party.  I felt it deserved more than hiding in a drawer of the toolbox.  Now I get to see it often and it reflects the emotions I feel when I have to use it...

It's the horn button...

Brass_Machine:
That horn button cracks me up.

I like how you are doing a classic car in a modern style. It is classy with the aluminum trim... But on to that aluminum trim, have you done any protective coating? Clear coat or clear powder?

Eric

Hyper:
Can't think of the brand right now, but I'm using the clear made for wheels.  Ought to be pretty durable.  Of course remembering which pieces are done and which aren't is another story...It is another reason I've done the brushed finish opposed to polishing.  If it gets bad, just hit it with the scotchbrite.

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