Armrest for the Ford Transit Bashny.Net

In my previous topic I described how to do armrests for Lada. However, the discussion quickly turned to a discussion of domestic cars. Therefore, this time decided to prepare the topic for the manufacture of armrests for Ford.
The emergence of additional support under the elbow, excessive load is removed from hands and reduce fatigue, which in turn makes the driver's kinder and more fun. Tested time and kilometers.

Materials: Plywood water-resistant, the bar thickness of 2, 5-3 cm., Sheet steel (galvanized)

Will be 27 photos.

1. First, draw the desired shape on the plywood armrests, do not forget to agree it with the bend of the door.





2 Then cut blank



3 Putting the base frame.



4 Fix the reinforcement ribs on one side.



5 ... And from the other.



6 Install the lower mounting locks.



7 As a filler used foam



8 Now, you can wear a skeleton. This will require: foam, any material Strachey, leather or leather / Deputy optional. Color - some who prefer.



9 Fix the foam adhesive.



10 The lower part of a tight-fitting cloth.



11 - Upper leather / skin substitute or as desired.



12 Install the upper locking fastening.



13 Finally, connect with a pillow case.



14 Armrest ready. You can install.



15 Unscrew the screws and take out the pen from the card.



16 It is worth paying attention to - the upper castle should not extend beyond the bend.



17 Set the armrest at stake.



18 face down tightly enough. Lower Castle regulated.



19 adjacent should tight enough.



20 Fold the lower locks.



21 Fold the upper lock.



22 laid on the card handle fixed with screws.



23 Install card with armrest on the door.



24 Do not forget about the height of the armrest, which is to be comfortable.



25 And do not tire during a long journey.



26 It is desirable that the upper curve of the armrest accurately follows the shape of the hand.



27 You can go. )))
That's all.



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