thetmeister05

Yo... if that'll get me a new ebony 01 lid, then I will show you TRUE redneck engineering lol

countryguy1717

Hey feel free!

Daniel Richards

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depends what "regular wood" you are speaking of. If comparing it to say plywood, then HELL YES, it is much easier to sand and can be "shaped" (sanding to create a form) better then plywood ever would. The only comment on MDF is to "seal" it with a coat of fiberglass resin if it would be placed in a position to get wet.

Ideally for something like this I would try to get my hands on a solid piece (13"x8"x2" just a bit oversized) of like white pine or douglas fir or oak and then shape it with a sander and stain it, but the MDF would be a cheaper "trial run" for a proof of concept.

you could even add a magnetic latch where the old one was to hold it shut.

DOC-Z

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Now there's an idea!

13thFlame

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Doesn't look bad. However I'd only do it if mine was damaged and that was my only option.

Midnight02

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I like the attempt and it is a good temporary fix, however this is one of those items where I just suck it up and pay for OEM or similar replacement. It sucks that they're expensive and are still poorly made, however I don't see how I could make anything that looks half as good as the stock piece.

99Bluz28

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The factory lids SUCK, they're expensive and not designed to have any weight applied on them, so they don't last. I've bought 2 replacement lids over the years and finally made one with 1/2" oak plywood, with 3/4" of closed cell foam rubber glued to it and covered it with speaker box carpet.
http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...ngwheel002.jpg
http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...rapdoor013.jpg
I don't think it looks as smooth from the top as countryguy1717 lid does but it looks better on the bottom, I also re-used the factory lid hinge. Mine was originally only going to be a temporary, but has remained on my console for several years now. Hell... if I could find someone to build a sturdy and nice looking one for $200 or less I would of bought one by now, but that hasn't be the case.
Anyway, my hat goes off to you countryguy1717 for posting up your functional lid, because I knew you would get flamed.

jon37poi

Just saw this thread because my 2000 Z28 is missing the console lid and i was looking for replacement. I haven't found one for less than 150.00, personally i am not paying that price for such a shitty designed part. After seeing the DIY lid on here I am going to fab one out of 1/8 aluminum plate, foam rubber and buy the cover for 30.00 bucks, i will have a part that will last glad i kept the original hinge and latch.

VIP1

Here is the one I made:



https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...nsole-lid.html

Florida Aire was making some custom center console lids, but I don't know if they are still doing it or if they are still a sponsor. Either way, here is a thread where someone installed one of theirs:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...nsole-lid.html