One of the problems with the 3rd generation Dodge trucks is that they don’t have a convenient place to mount a CB or Ham radio without blocking the floor mounted cup holders.  Another problem is that there is no lockable storage inside the truck.  What if you carry a firearm and need to leave it in the vehicle? (if state law allows)  Where do you lock it up?  What about valuable camera equipment and other things you don’t want to be stolen in the event of a “smash and grab”?  It would be nice to have a convenient place to mount switches and small electronics like a cell phone or an iPod.  We wouldn’t want to solve all of these problems and lose the convenient upper console/armrest at the same time.       

Diesel-max.com has come up with a solution. 

The DSC is a lockable storage solution that is hand-made in the U.S.A. by a professional cabinet fabrication shop and is manufactured with a thicker steel (12 guage) than the stock frame of the lower console.

 

It is a high quality solution to the problems mentioned above.  The console is lockable and you will have your choice of locks and the option of choosing a lock that we don’t supply if we can make it work.  The console is more than twice as deep as the stock console because we eliminated the padded seat that rarely gets used.  The stock upper console is mounted to the lower console and remains in the stock location.  The console shown in the pictures is the prototype and has not yet been powder coated and is raw steel.  All consoles will be powder coated to match one of the three interior colors available from Dodge.  The lid of the console will be spring loaded to open when the latch is released.  This will prevent any pinched fingers if the lid were to fall unexpectedly.

The console allows the use of a CB or Ham radio and puts the controls right at your fingertips.  I had a simple switch box made and put 4 lighted switches in place that can be used to control anything you want using relays.   The cup holders are still fully functional and you just have to reach over whatever you have mounted on the face of the console to get to your drink.

The console in the pictures is in a Mega Cab and has been designed to fit the truck so that the rear a/c register can still be used.  Quad cab trucks will not have the cutout for the rear seat register.

 

The inside of the console has black premium automotive carpet on the floor of the console only. 

So far, there are 3 options for locks on the console.  The lock pictured above is a combination lock that allows you to enter the console without a key.  It is made of a tough plastic material and steel parts, but it is not a high security lock.  This is an option for someone that doesn’t want to keep track of a key. 

 

Our second option is a push button key lock.  You will be able to open the lid by pushing the button when the lock is unlocked.  This lock will be available with a finger pull mounted beneath the lock.

 

The final option will be a key only lock that doesn’t latch when the lid is closed unless the key is inserted and locked.  This is the highest security option. 

 

There is also the possibility of using a combination of two locks on the lid.  Let us know what you are thinking and we’ll work up a price on it. 

In order to produce the consoles the manufacturer requires that I place an order for at least 25 units.  This will keep the cost down and allow pricing that is reasonable for such a high quality product.  You may choose to reserve a console and place a deposit of $150 or you can just order the console and pay for it all at once.  If for some reason, I cannot get the required minimum order of 25 consoles, your deposit or full payment will be refunded.  Like all of my customers, you will always be treated fairly. 

 

When the required number of consoles is reached, they will be manufactured and the balance of your order must be paid before the console is shipped.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 717-808-7376 and I'll do my best to get an answer for you.  If I don't answer, please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.  It sometimes takes me a while to get back to you because of my primary employment, but I'll get back to you  as soon as I can.

 

 

 

Due to the size and weight of the console, there is a shipping charge for this item of $20.00.

 

 

 

 

 

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