Make Your Own Center Console and Dash
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I'll show you how to make your own auto center console or dash out of sheet metal steel. We'll measure, cut, and fold up something cool!
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That's pretty cool! I like the the issues that go wrong and not editing out, what maybe to expect. Like the clamps coming off the bench, etc. I noticed that on other vibs..👍
I agree. That's one of the things that had drawn me to the channel in the first place. Instead of *poof* it's done, we get to see what us average tinkerers might attempt and see it fail. I never could get into the auto mechanic shows on television with the spacious clean shops, guys in polos and slacks working on clean parts, and do little more than point at what needs done.
guys in polos are grease sissys lol,i agree i love this channel its for the backyard guys who dont own full ,snap on tool sets or high end tools,ive seen numerouse tools on here from harbor freight lol,and the non editing and great detail is what dragged me in.
same here bro.
I hate how addictive this channel is. I don't even think I'll ever need to fabricate any of this, but it's too cool to look away
Nathan Kopel yeah i dont even like jeeps and i still watch his videos
Great video Matt! I'm starting to build my own center console and was stumped on how to build it cleanly. Then low and behold the guru comes through! Really appreciate the videos Matt!
I can't wait to see the finished product.I like where your coming from designing your own console.Man you can load all kinds of gOOdies in that thing....
Great job. I use the adjustable pipe clamps to hold my angle iron as a metal brake and welding angles together
You can get an Oaty roof jack for a shift boot. They're the things used to seal roof penetrations where vent pipes come through roofs. Oaty makes nice rubber ones.
I like how you called it, this is the box where you put your arm
Got my first Jeep today I'm excited needs a little work to get it running but its clean and stock that means it's up to my madness of what to do buhahaha. I'm gonna keep watching and learning from your channel for advice
Something that may help, check out minimum bend radius for the alloy and thickness of metal you are working with. That can help you as you are drawing your layout. It will allow you to see exactly how much metal you need, and the exact point at which you need to clamp the sheet down to create the bend with it's minimum radius. I know in the video you said you brought the sheet out about an 1/8 of an inch, which is interesting because that is about the same for 2024-T3 sheet aluminum stock!
Also, if you will be doing this more often you might want to invest in a box and pan brake, or find someone who has one ;)
Thanks for the vids man! I don't own a jeep but I still love watching your channel.
If the internet doesn't give much info on minimum radius for steel, check out FAA 8380 Airframe Vol 1 for sheet metal layout. It focuses on aluminum stock but it will give you an idea and a jump start on the math.
Oops, I meant FAA 8083. It's also free to view as PDF.
You are becoming a pretty good fabricator, nice work.
If you have a bandsaw, you can cut out wood templates to match the outline so that you can use it as a guide for your Plasma cutter. I use a bandsaw and oscillating spindle sander to create a template
Love this channel. I'm playing catch up. Tip for next time, if you care, dividers will help you scribe curves like a pro. :) (Oh and if you cut the scribed templates out of plywood you can use it to cut right on your line with the plasma cutter. Makes cutting metal parts a lot nicer. )
I just wandered over from Madram11 because of your giveaway and I already found a useful video! I planned on a short comment (WANT THEM DIMPLE DIES) but ended up writing this as a thank you.
Just a quick idea throw out related to this, a large Crescent wrench works like a champ to bend stuff like those tabs, much easier to use than slip joint pliers.
I came from madram 11 and subscrbed. Holy crap there is tons of good information on this channel. I wish I had found it a year ago...
That thing looks like a killer in the summer time
What I found helpfull to do to make a nice straight bent is to tap a little line on the inside of the bent with a hammer and a chisel.
That makes it bent fairly easy, even on 1-1,5mm sheet metal.
Hello great work, it's incredible what someone with the right knowledge does and the right tools, i have a question what is the schedule on the sheet of metal that you used to fabricate your console?
So glad you didn't slip making that last bend. Would've been an entirely different video.
thanks Mr. Rodgers
you're the man Matt, came from Madram11 and subscribed
You're the man Matt, came from madram11 and subscribed!!!!
i need a new dash for more legroom working the pedals. 6'5 in a manual tj can be a shin bangin time.
came from madram11 but i am subbed to both of you already
Came from madram11 video, I've been subscribed to your channel for a while now. I have had my heart set on dimple dies for a while now...... :)
Very good.
looks good. came over from madram to check out the channel.
simple and clean. I like it!
great job!... looking very good Matt!
Madram11 sent me and subbed... Your beadlock video definitely helped me mount My weld on beadlocks
this seems like a perfect project to use AutoCAD or something like that, u ever consider using it for this little bit?
came in and subscribed from madram11. think I'm really going to enjoy this channel
Matt, have you thought about buying a press brake? Harbor freight has them for cheap. I think it might be easier.
lol Job is about done, no need to buy one now.
Nice work
Hey Matt coming from Madram11 for the giveaway. Have been a sub for about a year now and love the videos. Keep it up!
Hey Matt, check out t and n services sheet metal series. Hvac stuff but bending metal none the less. The scorpion is really rocking
thanks man!
How about a video of converting a York 210 ac compressor for on board air
That would be awesome! Doing it on the TJ would be the best.
I've got some on my channel.. working on getting one into my buddy's xj
I came from madram11 and I subscribed!
Great work!
So after the sheet is cut and you are happy with your edges and you are set and ready to make a bend, why not run a torch over the edge where you are about to make a bend? I think that would make it easier to bend and hopefully without any hammering..
Do you have any video on MSD box in a 4.0 jeep?
About purpose and benefits, or pros and cons?
Thanks
Matt I'm just wondering if you could make a video on how to convert a 2wd to 4wd. I'd like to convert my 2000 cherokee.
start with a for sale sign and work your way from there
I came from madram11 but I've been subbed for years!
Been subbed for over a year but here from Madram
I came from Madram11 and I subscribed
Just subscribed from the madram11 video figured if he's willing to promote you your Chanel is worth a shot
could you make a video on how you welded the inside of your roll cage between the body and the tube?
i dont really have a body, do you mean the roof?
+BleepinJeep yeah where your tube joints are really close to a surface how did you weld the inside if at all? thanks man great videos.
+BleepinJeep you said leave a comment any where so... here's one
Good video!
Awesome vid bro like always!
Matt as much as you love cup holders, You must be using a magnetic one. ;)
That's pretty cool!
seen the video on madram but im already subscribed to your channel lol
gotta give you props for that, I would've just put some self tappers through an ammo can and called it a day 😂
I was worried for you making that 3rd bend. there were some sharp corners on that thing.
Nice made
Saw your video on madrams channel. Would be pretty cool to win a diff cover or something. I have literally the worlds slowest budget Cherokee build. All my funds usually go to bills so can't afford much. Sucks but gotta do what you gotta do
Been subscribed for a long time now too :)
I may have missed it but why gauche sheet metal did you use?
Matt you are Awesome. I seen your video on Madram11
here from madram11 your stuff looks cool
I subbed from your video on madrams channel !
Good looking console and good looking rig Matt! I'm glad I found your channel.. thanks to Cole @ MadRam11
Matt, I have been subscribed for about a year to a year and a half and I saw the MadRam Giveaway so I'm just saying that this is my comment for the giveaway
hey matt im hear from madram11!! awesome videos!
Matt, can you tell me what gauge sheet steel that was?
great video
What about cup holders?
BleepinJeep why didn't you put a little heat to the bends or do a relief cut to make then bent easier with that dash.?
seemed easy enough without heating... probably would have burned myself!
o ok
my gear shift knob is loose and broken. I see you have a green one replacing stock in the thumbnail. are you thinking of covering that briefly as a part of a video? thanks
Look at the last video he posted, he made a custom one out of a piece of a shaft from a transfer case
Thanks for the heads up but that was a shift knob to engage 4wd. I need a knob with a button for f r n d
Marco Ferreira just go to a pick n pull and grab one
Thanks guys, and thanks Bleepin for covering every damn part of these trucks
the bleepinjeep video that starts out showing the 4x4 shifter knob made from a shaft, really goes on to show how to make the automatic transmission shifter that is totally custom and functional
where do you suggest getting that sheet metal? i cant find any local stores around that thick
If you haven't found it already look for metal distributors. I'm not sure but that looks to be about 16 gauge
You know I've been subscribed and my boy Cole aka MadRam11 sent me via rocket ship ;)
thank you!!
Madram sent me. Subbed!
I subscribed to bleepinjeep and madram 11 sent me over to win some cool swag!
I came here from madram11 (although I've been a subscriber to you for years)
keep up the good work, I came from madram11
Where did you get the green shift knob?
Tyler S Amazon most likely or with this guys skill he made it
love how it came out and I'm here from mad ram and id like to enter the giveaway
Hint... use a smaller hammer to avoid the whole piece moving
what is this thickness of the sheet that you used?
18 gauge
thanks, i am trying to watch while i work, and sometimes i miss a few parts even know i watched it twice
no cupholders?
I know
Is a rock crawler, the double would fly out anyways.
big big cuestion what is the video where you relocate ecm ?
its still in the engine compartment like always on a 98
Is there any hope for mechanics? Its such a damn shame you cant make any money doing this for a living :(
Really like your videos very informative.
Does anyone know where I can get some thing diamond plate other then the Internet. Has to be thin since I wanna use them as door panels
yes I know of a suppler hope this helps www.mcmaster.com/#diamond-plates/=137jcsz
Is this like mild or stainless?
mild steel probably hot rolled
Matt, what about the e brake?
Shift to park or line lock
I'll be using a line lock
are you going to use bedliner on everything and paint the roll cage?
+BleepinJeep nice can't wait to see it done!
A for effort. Not a bad build but a little lacking in imagination.
Assessments and Mnemonics
What gage metal are yo useing
18 ga
@@bleepinjeep ok thanks wanting to do a custom dash in my jp yj looking for ideas to start that after my next project heading to the junkyard tomorrow to look for ford ranger seat for seat upgrade
i came from madram11!!!!!! i have a jeep that could use a new diff cover!!!!!
Matt
Would like to converse with you but do t know a lot. Out this utube like how to pm you w/o public seeing. I am building a tube frame off road racer two seat pick up truck style frame. All extra HD tubing etc. made a cardboard model of what me. Console will look like a d used carbon fiber/Kevlar hybrid material and glasses around the cardboard. I'm at a rough stage now. Got to hand finish and sand and even out areas. And. It the lid out of the top nose part of it I want it to open like a BBQ pit or coffin. Bad example. But cannot figure or decide how to make the lid water proof or at least resistant. Will hv a solid pin hinge all the way down one side, but I hv a saw blade width gap all wY around. Thought bout cutting some sheetmetal and hand finishing the radius and debuting edges of it & riveting it to the top of the door that way it will cover the gap and also serve as keeping a lot of debris out maybe running a small bead of silicon around as a gasket. Wanted it made from sheetmetal but do t hv a brake nor foot cutter. Pretty. Implicated piece and definitely one of a kind. Wished I knew how to post a. Video of it and I would post it. Gonna be a work of art this buggy when done
sounds pretty badass! are you on fb? its easier to post short videos and photos on your club bleepinjeep fb group.
Subbed via MadRam.
Nice job! I'm coming from madram11
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came from MadRam11, but I wouldn't be able to use the giveaway item. give it to someone who will use it.
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