Center unit - seat, storage and drink holders

[Dirty_dingo]

Hi
I am new to the forum. I own a white 1995 2.8L Mitsubishi Delica Spacegear (aka "YETI")! She is a beast, but lacked storage space in the front and, like most owners of this model, lacked cup holders because they are always broken!

So...I decided to build a centre unit box with cup holders and storage that would be easily accessible while driving, and also have a soft cushion on top to double as a chair/ stool.

The box is built out of mdf wood and is covered with a carpet type material. For the drink holders, I attached a milk bottle holder to the underside of each drink holder hole, to support the weight of the drinks.

I am very happy with the result and has proven extremely useful!!!!

I have attached some pictures.

Cheers
Dingo

[Paule]

Very nice!

Does it just sit between the seats, or is it secured somehow?


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[Dirty_dingo]

Hey

No it is not secured to the floor, it just sits there under its own weight. It has never moved around, even on rough dirt roads. I guess the carpet on the box grips to the floor carpet well enough.

Cheers
D

[LeeHammy]

I would have saved the money on materials and bought a plastic and vinyl ready made centre console to match the dash for $20 from Crappy Tire myself, but I guess you have time on your hands.... and I respect that!

[Dirty_dingo]

True, you are the second person to mention this plastic console. I have not come across it but would love to see pictures if anyone has any? or knows a link to a picture?

I doubt I would be able to get the console in New Zealand anyway.

Cheers
D

[nxski]

I've seen lots of different consoles in different sizes and shapes with different features. They range from about $5-300.

[thelazygreenfox]

DD
here's the pics we discussed.
Wayne
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