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Step 2Tools & Materials
Materials:
Get thee to the plumbing section of your hardware store and buy (if you don't already have):
1. a 1/2" PVC Tee coupling - make sure that the center opening is threaded. The other two don't matter.
2. a 1/2" PVC Street Elbow - it should have male threads at one end and female threads at the other.
3. a 1/2" PVC Nipple of whatever length will suit your car/height/posture. This is basically a tube male threaded at both ends. They're super cheap, about 50 cents so if you're not sure just get a few different lengths so you can experiment. I'm 5'9", slouch slightly when I drive and the 7" nipple is just exactly perfect for me. You'll also be able to make height adjustments in step 4.
Test screw all three of these together before you leave the store to make sure they all have the same threading and fit together! If you care about aesthetics try to match the interior of your car. Mine is black, black, black so I chose the black and dark gray parts where available. You can of course paint the final product or bedeck it with ribbons, jewels and decoupage if you so wish.
If you feel like going for a super-heavy-duty-manly look then feel free to use 3/4" or 1" fittings instead. For a steam punk flair try copper fittings. Just make sure all the threading matches.
You will also need:
4. heavy duty plastic coated wire (I had "multipurpose wire" lying around, not marked but seems to be about 14-16 gauge)
5. adhesive backed craft foam - half a sheet or so should do it for a Scion XB. Use whatever color makes you happy. I happened to have a bit of red, it looks silly but cost nothing.
Tools:
either scissors or an X-acto knife and straight edge
needlenose pliers with wire cutter jaws
Get thee to the plumbing section of your hardware store and buy (if you don't already have):
1. a 1/2" PVC Tee coupling - make sure that the center opening is threaded. The other two don't matter.
2. a 1/2" PVC Street Elbow - it should have male threads at one end and female threads at the other.
3. a 1/2" PVC Nipple of whatever length will suit your car/height/posture. This is basically a tube male threaded at both ends. They're super cheap, about 50 cents so if you're not sure just get a few different lengths so you can experiment. I'm 5'9", slouch slightly when I drive and the 7" nipple is just exactly perfect for me. You'll also be able to make height adjustments in step 4.
Test screw all three of these together before you leave the store to make sure they all have the same threading and fit together! If you care about aesthetics try to match the interior of your car. Mine is black, black, black so I chose the black and dark gray parts where available. You can of course paint the final product or bedeck it with ribbons, jewels and decoupage if you so wish.
If you feel like going for a super-heavy-duty-manly look then feel free to use 3/4" or 1" fittings instead. For a steam punk flair try copper fittings. Just make sure all the threading matches.
You will also need:
4. heavy duty plastic coated wire (I had "multipurpose wire" lying around, not marked but seems to be about 14-16 gauge)
5. adhesive backed craft foam - half a sheet or so should do it for a Scion XB. Use whatever color makes you happy. I happened to have a bit of red, it looks silly but cost nothing.
Tools:
either scissors or an X-acto knife and straight edge
needlenose pliers with wire cutter jaws
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