Guy Vinall Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Hi, there is a chap on ebay advertising these at £200. Has anyone any experience & can push me in the right direction? We find glasses & phones etc need a home.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 I saw the cost of these ones and just plumped for a universal one from ebay. Much cheaper and works great. Bit like this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-ARM-ARMREST-CENTRE-CONSOLE-OPEL-VAUXHALL-AGILA-COMBO-MERIVA-ZAFIRA-/274353610835?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Please can you post a link, this is something I go pregnant since years (German saying) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Possibly this one Arm rest Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 You can easily make your own - similar to the one that Stuart has posted - but with more storage space. Not rocket science £189 wow !!! Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 I started making my own first, but then I bought mine for X-mass when it was on sale at limora/SC parts for a bit under 200 quid. Think it is the same item other vendors like Moss sell, as Stuart shows in the link above. Fitting was easy, and I installed the switches for the seat heating in the holes to replace the adapters. The relais also fitted in there. The advantage of these plastic items is they just slide over the gear box tunnel, I did not do any drilling to the body. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Pope Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 27 minutes ago, RogerH said: You can easily make your own - similar to the one that Stuart has posted - but with more storage space. Not rocket science. £189 wow !!! Roger +1. It has to be so easy and you get what you want such as cabin lights. As for fitting, I'm sure if you think about it you can make that simple too without too much / if any drilling. That's what I'll be doing when I get there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, Richard Pope said: +1. It has to be so easy and you get what you want such as cabin lights. As for fitting, I'm sure if you think about it you can make that simple too without too much / if any drilling. That's what I'll be doing when I get there. Interesting you mentioned cabin lights. I repurposed a rear view mirror from an MGF. It has built in cabin lights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 29 minutes ago, Richard Pope said: +1. It has to be so easy and you get what you want such as cabin lights. As for fitting, I'm sure if you think about it you can make that simple too without too much / if any drilling. That's what I'll be doing when I get there. mine is a simple drop fit on to the tunnel between the seats. It is not attached in any way. So it can be removed as and when I need it out. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 I bought one of these https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/centre-console-armrest-black-gac9977x.html from Moss during one of their winter sales - not cheap at around £70 at the time, but it works well for me, held in place with some strategically applied Velcro. It also houses my seat-heater switches. ...... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atl TR6 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 yes...easy to make to your needs. If you want to buy instead, this is same item as at Moss (I believe)... somewhat cheaper. this fellow makes several TR6 & MG accesories.... including the drink holder that clips onto center dash support, seat belt guides, etc.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271440661966?hash=item3f331fcdce:g:0fQAAOSwPCVYAu2c In the US, they sold Amco center consoles as shown in this recent reproduction. note: I have no financial interest, but have purchased a few of his items. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) Agree with others--a DIY console is not too big a stretch. Many are made from plywood, but here is one made from plastic sheet goods. http://bullfire.net/TR6/TR6-105/TR6-105.html Ed Edited June 6, 2021 by ed_h Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Pope Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 In browsing all these options I wonder why no one has made a unit that replaces the front console, gear lever surround and handbrake console with one coordinated unit matching interior trim. It could house all sorts of switches, radio / hifi, speakers, cabin lights and chubby holes. That's my aim when I get to this stage in my restoration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 14 minutes ago, Richard Pope said: In browsing all these options I wonder why no one has made a unit that replaces the front console, gear lever surround and handbrake console with one coordinated unit matching interior trim. It could house all sorts of switches, radio / hifi, speakers, cabin lights and chubby holes. That's my aim when I get to this stage in my restoration. I guess it's because your have to incorporate a significant support structure to replicate what the front console provides. Not impossible, but would probably require a steel or aluminium framework. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, Richard Pope said: In browsing all these options I wonder why no one has made a unit that replaces the front console, gear lever surround and handbrake console with one coordinated unit matching interior trim. It could house all sorts of switches, radio / hifi, speakers, cabin lights and chubby holes. That's my aim when I get to this stage in my restoration. Hi Richard, the big problem is 'how do you get it out when doing maintenance'???? I modified my dash support by cutting off the gearstick surround and then making it bigger to take switches. It still looks similar to original Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 6 hours ago, Richard Pope said: In browsing all these options I wonder why no one has made a unit that replaces the front console, gear lever surround and handbrake console with one coordinated unit matching interior trim. It could house all sorts of switches, radio / hifi, speakers, cabin lights and chubby holes. That's my aim when I get to this stage in my restoration. Richard-- I looked at that possibility, too. One other complication is that the brake lever when off is essentially right on the tunnel. As Roger mentions, the shift surround is part of the "H" frame dash support, which is structural. I did something similar to what Roger did in making a separate removable surround, a little bigger than the original. I couldn't see a good way to combine the surround with the console, though. Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Pope Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) I don't really have a problem with making it strctural. Impressed with the various solutions but I also think I would try putting the H frame inside my console skin and I'm some way off getting there. See pics of my other car for which I did all the trim, dashboard and tub console - in fact all of the car! It is relatively easy to remove and up for a challange for the TR6 anyway. Edited June 6, 2021 by Richard Pope Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Nice design, Richard! Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 9:58 AM, RogerH said: Hi Richard, the big problem is 'how do you get it out when doing maintenance'???? I modified my dash support by cutting off the gearstick surround and then making it bigger to take switches. It still looks similar to original Roger Hi Roger, Looking at your picture have you got electric windows in your car? If so where did you get the parts from? Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Hi Bruce, the parts are cobbled together. I have found that the kits either do not work or are beyond difficult/complicated. The motors are from BMW E43 or E46 The gears (12 and 36 teeth x 5mm pitch) and drive belts from RS Components. Have a look here Leccy Windows You need to cut a few little holes in the door chassis and it would be handy of you had a lathe or knew somebody with one. It is not complicated but you need your inventive head on. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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