FG Console for jeep cj5

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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: May 04, 2024 at 11:57 PM

Topic: FG Console for jeep cj5

Posted By: dcee9
Subject: FG Console for jeep cj5
Date Posted: August 03, 2005 at 10:52 AM

I have a an old jeep that I have restored and I want to make an FG console for it. I have made FG kick panels before and speaker door pods, so I am capable of making this console. The thing I need you guys to help me with is the cup holders I am molding into the console. I want them to look like the stock cupholders in a new vehicle and I am up for suggestions on what to use to make the cupholders out of. I thought of using pvc pipe for the inside (so they will be waterproof) ....any help would be appreciated

Dcee

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Posted By: 05honda
Date Posted: August 03, 2005 at 9:54 PM

fiberglass is waterproof so you could just mold a cup into the design......even put mold release around an old cup and just slide it out when your done......

Posted By: jaybong
Date Posted: August 04, 2005 at 12:24 AM

05honda wrote:

fiberglass is waterproof so you could just mold a cup into the design......even put mold release around an old cup and just slide it out when your done......

yup use big gulp cups so you know that itll hold everythign youd ever need, then, after the console is done, you mold a smaller cup rim into the consol and cast another piece, like an insert at rhe bottom so you can hold smaller cups snugly-- it will look just like OEM

Posted By: dcee9
Date Posted: August 04, 2005 at 1:21 PM

Great idea on the big gulp cup.... thats the same step down contour I am looking for.

Thanks,

Dan