I nearly got this 1996 Ford E-350 Club wagon van for free because it was vandalized and broken into with important stuff stolen. One of the things that were missing was the center console. This had all the cup holders and storage. The center console attachment design from 1992 to 1996 is much different than the vans after this. These older center consoles are nearly impossible to find and would cost way too much if you did find one. I decided to build my own center console that slides in and locks into place just like the original and is way more useful. Follow along as I build the entire thing and show you the whole process. I don't have a lot of carpentry experience but this taught me a lot. I hope you find this video useful and thanks for watching!
Disclaimer: work on and modify a vehicle at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your actions. Always use proper safety equipment for the job
wood material used, 1/2" MDF, and blue pine tongue and groove siding.
A lot of the tools and materials used in this build can be found at the hardware store but here are some of the specialty items used:
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