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Got a center console in my eagle

Started by EagleJoe93, July 14, 2012, 04:06:17 PM

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EagleJoe93

July 14, 2012, 04:06:17 PM Last Edit: February 06, 2013, 06:19:52 PM by EagleJoe93
Since my eagle has the bench seats, there was no place to install a center console like I saw in some other posts. So I got a mini console with some screw holes in the bottom, got a thin piece of wood, attached them with some 5" bolts, and slid it in. It needed some help getting in but now that it is in it is firmly secured in place.  :)

Here are some pictures of what I did.



1986 AMC Eagle Wagon Limited. Work in progress. Most likely have the only one in town. :)

mach1mustang351

#1
July 14, 2012, 04:14:37 PM
Nice solution.  Sometimes the simplest solution is best.  I just may go and copy you today. 
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1987 AMC Wagon 4.0L, 3" Body lift, AX15, NP242
1981 AMC SX4 Sport
1969 Mustang (A Mach 1 with a 351)
1973 GMC K2500
2007 Suzuki Vstrom

eaglefreek

#2
July 14, 2012, 06:29:12 PM
Just make sure those bolts and that cupholder don't damage those beautiful seats. You might want to put some fuel line on the bolts to keep the threads from chafing the seats.
1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4.2L/4.0L head, AW4,NP242, Chrysler 8.25" rear.
1981 AMC Eagle Wagon As Seen On TV  Lost In Transmission




"I know he'd be a poorer man, if he never saw an eagle fly,
Rocky mountain high"  John Denver
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Prafeston

#3
July 14, 2012, 07:06:31 PM
Quote from: eaglefreek on July 14, 2012, 06:29:12 PM
Just make sure those bolts and that cupholder don't damage those beautiful seats. You might want to put some fuel line on the bolts to keep the threads from chafing the seats.

What Eaglefreek said...and maybe put some carpet on the wood.

EagleJoe93

#4
July 14, 2012, 10:40:01 PM
Thank you for the suggestions. The current setup is really just temporary until I perfect the design. I don't want those seats damaged either, they're probably the nicest seats you will ever find in a Jersey eagle.  :)
1986 AMC Eagle Wagon Limited. Work in progress. Most likely have the only one in town. :)

eaglefreek

#5
July 15, 2012, 09:53:12 AM
Yes they seem to be in fantastic shape. Not trying to be a jerk by correcting you, but those are bucket seats, not bench seats. They are just extra wide. `
1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4.2L/4.0L head, AW4,NP242, Chrysler 8.25" rear.
1981 AMC Eagle Wagon As Seen On TV  Lost In Transmission




"I know he'd be a poorer man, if he never saw an eagle fly,
Rocky mountain high"  John Denver
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EagleJoe93

#6
July 15, 2012, 11:35:55 AM
Thanks, I knew that. I just wasn't sure if I should call them bench or bucket seats because they are not bench seats but they have no space in between them.
1986 AMC Eagle Wagon Limited. Work in progress. Most likely have the only one in town. :)

carnuck

#7
July 15, 2012, 01:16:57 PM
On my wagon I have a similar cup holder, but I'm cutting out the bin to fit it under the shifter cover.
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EagleJoe93

#8
July 15, 2012, 02:26:47 PM
Just wrapped the wood with some black tape and plan on surrounding the bolts with some aquarium hose.
1986 AMC Eagle Wagon Limited. Work in progress. Most likely have the only one in town. :)

Zoro

#9
August 03, 2012, 02:51:44 PM
Looks good. Does it bump your leg while driving?
84 Eagle Wagon aka 'Zoro II'
263,000 miles and counting!

EagleJoe93

#10
August 17, 2012, 05:07:21 PM
Quote from: Zoro on August 03, 2012, 02:51:44 PM
Looks good. Does it bump your leg while driving?

Well actually it has been parked since January while I do a mechanical restoration on it. I have however sat in it with it in and it doesn't seem like it will be any problem.
1986 AMC Eagle Wagon Limited. Work in progress. Most likely have the only one in town. :)
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