1997 Suburban center console

[SOLSAKS]

looks real nice driftwood

they are a perfect fit for fsj's

dave in NC

[acct21]

It cost a little more than what you paid for the console, but this guy has console latches that are not keyed:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1987-94-N...h/263417434643

[Driftwood]

Well my interior isn't as pristine as acct21's, but I now have my dream console.

[Driftwood]

Aw shucks! I could have stopped by during my OBX trip. That way I could have confirmed for everybody the existence of your fabled HONCHO! Aaaaannnnnd it's from Oregon!? How did that missed Honcho ownership opportunity get past me?
But seriously I could never have taken it to the restoration level you are doing.

I'll just stick with my plain Jane, dismal-rama 79 wag.

[SOLSAKS]

dang driftwood,...

I had forgotten you wanted a Tahoe console,...

I had to remove mine a couple years ago
because my senior dog, Gertie, rode better in wag without it,...

...and the dogs needs win out every time.

you did a fine job
it will mean even more to you with all that effort

they work well as you already know,....

I took mine apart too
and lined with carpet in the areas that were supposed to have it....

nice addition.....

dave in NC

[Driftwood]

Everything is painted and ready for reassembly. The two case halves required lots of repair with two part epoxy. It is pretty much indestructible now.

[rang-a-stang]

Oooooh! This gonna be good!!!

[Driftwood]

1994 Suburban center console

After a long search, I found a center console from a 1994 Suburban. Other than the missing locking latch and all the dirt, it cost me $15.

I posted these pics using postimages. Thanks SOLSAKS for posting the tutorial!







Disassembled. Ready for cleaning, prep, repairs, and paint.

[Driftwood]

After almost 2 years, I FINALLY found a cup holder for my center console. The only insert I ever see for this style of center console is the CD holder.
Little Victory!

[Driftwood]

That's the style of armrest I want. No luck yet finding one.

[acct21]

My square Suburban/Tahoe center console.

Cup holders were a must.

[rang-a-stang]

How comfy is it? It looks like just the right height to rest your elbow when driving.

[del]

console

When I found mine, I had to use parts from several consoles. One had a good base, another a lid that wasn't broken, and another had the cupholder. FYI, under the cupholder is a great place to hide things!
I used plastic paint to paint mine black. It's held up well....Del

[Driftwood]

I am still on the lookout for the apparently uber rare cup holder option for my center console as seen in the below pic. Someday........

[men in black]

Here's what the cup holder looks like. there is a couple of them on Ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-SUBUR...FZMMOa&vxp=mtr

Here's a 1995 console

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-1994-C...xaqHOS&vxp=mtr