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Doorside Armrest Mod???
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:58 pm
by Shaun Van Ramen
I've done some searching on the site and can't find anything but...
Has anyone made wood armrests for their L300?
Mine are looking shabby so I am thinking of making some out of laminated ply or something similar. The benefit being I can include the ever-elusive cup holder right into the arm on either or both sides.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Re: Doorside Armrest Mod???
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:23 pm
by TardisDeli
See this old posting:
http://www.delica.ca/forum/pinchey-malo ... tml#p45017
Andy "ModSquad" had a carpenter in Mexico make beautiful glossy hardwood ones, with space for the interior doorlight (if your model has the light, my 1991 has the light, my 1997 no light). They look beautiful in the photos.
Hmmmm. take the one day wood carving course at Lee Valley??? I would take a bit of nicely kiln dried wood so it can't warp.
Sheeply Greetings, Christine.
Re: Doorside Armrest Mod???
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:13 pm
by Shaun Van Ramen
You've now made me afraid...
very afraid!!!
I'll give mine a shot either way.
Re: Doorside Armrest Mod???
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:50 pm
by Shaun Van Ramen
- The old armrest, Template and the roughed-out piece.
- door handle0.jpg (31.63 KiB) Viewed 2854 times
Spent the day (
off on Mondays) making #1 of my new door handle/armrest - One more to go.
Started a few days ago with the old (
passenger side) one off in order to make a template.
Got a stick of wood -
my skills aren't the best so I opted for pine. A good shellacking should keep it pretty!
Cut out the rough shape and spent most of today between a belt sander, table saw and hand sander.
I'm quite happy with it. Not perfect, but it will do the trick. Just need to give it the finish and screw it completely back into place. Then make the other side.
Best part is it fit with very little swearing and adjustments.
Re: Doorside Armrest Mod???
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:55 pm
by CREGAN
That looks really well done. Nice work!
Craig
Re: Doorside Armrest Mod???
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:59 pm
by Shaun Van Ramen
Sweet! Thanks - Maybe I can show them off in Aug.
Re: Doorside Armrest Mod???
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:09 pm
by Shaun Van Ramen
The armrests are complete.
The first one went together with nary a hitch. The other side? Well let's just say I rushed it a little and after buggering up two blanks I got the third one right (almost) - A tad long but the table saw took care of it.
Best thing is when you open the door the lights come on!!!