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 The center console top piece...  The center console top piece was given a slight bow to fit the contour of the skeletal structure. It was then tack welded to the skeletal framework.  After tack welding the center...  After tack welding the center console top piece to the skeletal structure, it obtained a graceful, concaved, and contoured shape.  Terry used a digital level...  Terry used a digital level to assure that the center console skeletal structure was level before welding the 1/4-inch rod to the driveshaft tunnel.  The trestle structure legs...  The trestle structure legs of the center console were welded to the tunnel, linking the waterfall dash to the rear of the cab.  After the steel rod skeletal...  After the steel rod skeletal structure was complete, it was then covered with cut-to-fit 16-gauge steel pieces and welded together.  A center console instrument...  A center console instrument pod was constructed to house the Dakota Digital gauges and DVD monitor windows were cut into the console. Terry inserted some of the audio components to assure precise fitment.  Opening the right side door...  Opening the right side door exposes the center console, and two round gauge pods. A second tier console was constructed and grafted to the lower console.  The Toyota was also converted...  The Toyota was also converted over to right-hand drive. Notice the steering column extruding out from the right side of the firewall.  Skeletal support rods were...  Skeletal support rods were welded to the dash then connected to the steering column.  Cardboard templates were cut...  Cardboard templates were cut out and taped in place to check fitment.  After the cardboard templates...  After the cardboard templates were traced onto the 16-gauge steel, four pieces were carefully cut out and welded to the column support rods.  After the steering column...  After the steering column support pieces were welded in place, the seam welds were then ground and sanded smooth.
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