Interior Update: G-Wagon Center Console

Anyone with an older G-Wagon has experienced a center console with holes and cracks. Seems over time, various switches and modifications have been added and removed to many consoles so there are small holes, screw mounts and missing parts. This was the case with my G-Wagon but there was another problem. The center air conditioning unit had been removed leaving the rear of the center console where it was cut looking pretty shabby. 

I thought about getting a new console, but the price was well over $600. I decided covering it with vinyl like the rest of the car would look better and be less expensive. 

Repaired Underside of W460 Console

I asked Ben at Brent's Custom Upholstery to try. He said it would be pricy and take some time, but he would see what he could do. He started by patching the holes and performed a miracle by using ABS plastic to fix the cut out portion so it had the shape prior to the trimming to accommodate the air conditioning console. 

He then covered the console with padding and finished it off with stitched vinyl that had a nice leather look that matched the seats and doors. I opted for black to keep the feel of the original console. One bonus is the new console isolated more noise from the transmission and engine. 

Covered G-Wagon Console

At about $200 this was a better option for me and a huge interior upgrade to the look of the W460 while keeping the original look and design feel.

THANKS BEN!