Putting an overhead console in a car without one
12-08-2011, 10:01 AM
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Putting an overhead console in a car without one
Hey guys, I've been checking out these overhead consoles for my 87 Firebird, and I have a question.
Could I put one up there, even though the car came without one and wasn't really manufactured to hold one?
I have a feeling I can't but i thought it would be cool to put one up there...
Could I put one up there, even though the car came without one and wasn't really manufactured to hold one?
I have a feeling I can't but i thought it would be cool to put one up there...
12-08-2011, 10:09 AM
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Re: Putting an overhead console in a car without one
Hey guys, I've been checking out these overhead consoles for my 87 Firebird, and I have a question.
Could I put one up there, even though the car came without one and wasn't really manufactured to hold one?
I have a feeling I can't but i thought it would be cool to put one up there...
Could I put one up there, even though the car came without one and wasn't really manufactured to hold one?
I have a feeling I can't but i thought it would be cool to put one up there...
https://www.thirdgen.org/step-by-ste...e-installation
BTW, buy one complete or you'll be searching parts forever--the flashlight alone can go for $30 and up.
Couple more links that you might find interesting:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...oth-types.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...-overhead.html
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12-08-2011, 10:26 AM
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Re: Putting an overhead console in a car without one
Btw, I have a hardtop. Would it still work?
Thats what I thought why it wouldn't, since all im seeing is for the t top version.
Thats what I thought why it wouldn't, since all im seeing is for the t top version.
12-08-2011, 05:18 PM
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Re: Putting an overhead console in a car without one
Yes it should work for you. There is one listed in the classified here. I don't remeber if its for a hard top or T-top but it comes with everything including the flash licht and wiring
12-10-2011, 03:01 PM
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Re: Putting an overhead console in a car without one
I've installed one in my hardtop, fairly easy to do. Hardest thing is summoning up the courage to start hacking into a perfectly good headliner.
Just make sure you get one with the mounting screws, you can get them off flea bay seperately though.
Just make sure you get one with the mounting screws, you can get them off flea bay seperately though.
12-11-2011, 11:11 PM
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Re: Putting an overhead console in a car without one
I installed one in my T Top Iroc.Very simple install.My headliner is shot so I really didnt care about cutting it.
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