To make such a device we will need:
• Chipboard sheet size 150*50 cm
• Jigsaw
• Wood screws (12 pieces)
• Screwdriver
• Construction corners
• Roulette
• File
• Foam rubber sheet 10mm thick
• Leatherette or leather
• Furniture stapler and staples for it
• Simple pencil
I suggest that you first draw up an approximate drawing of the product you want to get in the end. Next you need to move on to measurements: shelf length, height and width. When my husband and I took on the development of this update to our car, I was involved in the drawings, measurements and other technical aspects, fortunately, I have special education. The length of our new shelf turned out to be 143 cm, its width was 20 cm, and its height was 10 cm. All measurements are clearly visible in the drawing.
Letters marked:
• B – glove compartment (2 pcs.)
• Magician - radio tape recorder
• B – interior light switch
• H – hours
• D - Speakers
In this shelf we decided to place a radio with speakers, a tank clock, a light switch in the interior, we also wanted to add a glove compartment in which you can store a phone, camera and other small items.
We transfer the dimensions to the chipboard and cut out everything that is necessary; if the holes cut with a jigsaw do not fit, we modify them with a file. Then we fasten the shelf with corners and wood screws in order to give it the necessary rigidity.
Now I need to cover the shelf with foam rubber to give it softness. Armed with a furniture stapler, I got to work. I started covering it from the bottom of the shelf, it was more convenient. I covered the bottom, cut out holes for the speakers and attached the edges with the same stapler.
Then I covered the front part of the shelf, and this is what came out in the end.
The main thing here is not to use staples, because the upholstery material that will be on top will be attached to the staples, and those located on the foam rubber will interfere.
We cover the finished shelf with foam upholstery with material; ours turned out to match the ceiling (which, by the way, I also sewed myself). The shelf is ready, all that remains is to run all the wiring to the electronics and connect it. We place the shelf on the corners: one corner on the sides and two on each side of the windshield, and install the radio.
Now in our car music flows from above, the radio is located above our heads, there is time on the clock and glove compartments where you can put the little things you need for fishing.
