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Old 03-19-2014, 10:20 AM
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Overhead Console Reinforcement
I bought a used overhead console to install in my 1988 hardtop. I found the tech article for installation tips but I was wondering, do I need the reinforcement piece that was used on the hardtop models or can I install the console without it? I have the correct console for the hardtop but I don't have that reinforcement piece.
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Mine hasn't had it since 1989.
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Old 03-19-2014, 12:48 PM
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Re: Overhead Console Reinforcement
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Mine hasn't had it since 1989.
Yours is a t-top though, as is mine, they never came with a reinforcement piece like what the OP is talking about.

I'd say that if GM actually felt the need to put it there then it's worth trying to fab something up to do the same job. (clearly alot of stuff on these cars needed more reinforcement than what was given)
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Re: Overhead Console Reinforcement
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Yours is a t-top though, as is mine, they never came with a reinforcement piece like what the OP is talking about.

I'd say that if GM actually felt the need to put it there then it's worth trying to fab something up to do the same job. (clearly alot of stuff on these cars needed more reinforcement than what was given)
I didn't catch the fact that 84 1LE was talking about a t-top. That's why I mentioned mine is a hardtop. What were the reinforcements made of and what is the location of their placement?
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I didn't catch the fact that 84 1LE was talking about a t-top. That's why I mentioned mine is a hardtop. What were the reinforcements made of and what is the location of their placement?
This thread has all the info, it looks to be made of plastic and I THINK they go under the area where the sunglasses pocket is.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...oth-types.html
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Mine is a C&C t-top.C&C cars left the factory as hard tops.When I swap the interior from grey to black way back in 89.That piece was in there, just never saw a reason to put it back in.
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Re: Overhead Console Reinforcement
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This thread has all the info, it looks to be made of plastic and I THINK they go under the area where the sunglasses pocket is.
The piece is foam glued to cardboard. You can see where the foam is indented by the metal just in front of the windshield. Even the indentation for the ground screw can be seen.

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Is it there to keep it from moving around and/or rattling?
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My theory is that piece helps mold the soft stock headliner to the curve of the roof console.
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Hey, So where can a guy get a full weatherstripping kit for the C & C T tops.
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Nowhere.Hard enough to find them used.
Best hope.
http://www.sunroofdoctor.com/8292f.htm
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So I just got my overhead console. Is there any way you could attach a link to the tech article?? I'm having problems with wireing. I don't have any wireing harness for it so I need to make one.
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Re: Overhead Console Reinforcement
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So I just got my overhead console. Is there any way you could attach a link to the tech article?? I'm having problems with wireing. I don't have any wireing harness for it so I need to make one.
https://www.thirdgen.org/step-by-ste...e-installation
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