Console in Dodge Dakota 04'

[dpfirerescue]

Looking at helping a buddy out by getting or making a console for his 04 Dakota or looking for a solution that would allow a SS2000 and maybe one or so more troy plates mounted...


Any suggestions on this or making a homemade console in general?

 

[calebsheltonmed23]

I'll take pics of mine tomorrow and post them on here, but there's a half-ass picture on my showcase. I have bucket seats (I took out the bench seats) and I put a Jotto angled console in there, without a track. I just drilled into the floor (may not be the smartest thing to do, but hey, it works). Also, pictures of the inside would help (or at least a generic of what it looks like).

 

[dpfirerescue]

Attached is similar to the one I am trying to install in except dash is black instead of wood... One thing I notice and dislike is the floor from the back of the OEM console to the spot underneath the dash has like three different humps or elevations....

 

[calebsheltonmed23]

Yeah, that's out of my league! I've never really looked over a Dakota that had an interior like that, so I don't know where all the gaps, etc. are. Does it have an overhead console where sunglasses go? You could attach it to it, but that would be a lot of work, if it would even fit.

 

[PJD642]

I drove an '02 Durango for a work truck before I got my Explorer. Interior looked identical to the pic above. We removed the entire center console and bolted on a plate, and then used a Jotto desk generic 14" or so console to hold a C3 Mastercom, 2 radios, and an arm rest.

 

[dpfirerescue]

Thats a great idea! I drafted something today... I will post some pictures in a few days once I get it all threw together.

 

[dpfirerescue]

Not yet completed but it's coming!

 

[Mr911]

I too an trying to get ideas for the same style vehicle...I would love to see what you have come up with! Do you have any dimensions/materials used/etc to share? I would also appreciate any pics of the finished product...if it's not too much bother...

 

[cvvfdjones]

I have a question that I'll tack on to this thread. What is a good material that looks nice and is soft that can go onto a custom wood console. I'm making mine myself but have no clue what to put on the exterior of it.

 

[shues]

Automotive carpet works well. You should be able to pick up a roll in any of a handful of colors from your favorite auto parts store.

 

[cvvfdjones]

Automotive carpet works well. You should be able to pick up a roll in any of a handful of colors from your favorite auto parts store.

I'll look into that. Thank You!