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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Overhead Console

Does anyone have pictures of overhead consoles installed. I've seen pictures of them off but not on. Preferably hard top. I'm redoing my interior debating if I want to put one in! Thanks!
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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not a hard top, but close.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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I like the way that looks, so the light on the console, eliminates the original light, What are the 'switch' looking things on the front there near the mirror? Do you have an upclose picture
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

Originally Posted by Jim85IROC
not a hard top, but close.
How come you only have one sun visor on?...what am I saying only? I don't have either of em
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

Originally Posted by TPI-RS
Does anyone have pictures of overhead consoles installed. Preferably hard top.
Here's the hardtop version:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...s-intoverh.jpg

The "rolls" are for mileage, reminders, etc. By the way, I'd suggest you purchase the console complete: wiring, mounting, map light and bezel, flash light (Camaro or Firebird version), dome light, and for the coupe version, the reinforcement piece (note the pic below). Finding individual pieces, especially the flash light, will be difficult.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...types-side.jpg

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

Has anyone put a console from another vehical in? Maybe one with a digital temp gauge or anything else? Just trying to get ideas, thanks guys
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

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How come you only have one sun visor on?...what am I saying only? I don't have either of em
When I wrote the tech article for the headliner installation, I didn't reinstall the visor or the windshield trim panel on that side because my next project was to install an autodimming compass/temp mirror, so I left that stuff off so I could run the wires easier. I tried to be creative with my pics to hide the unfinished work, but I guess that one slipped through.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

is there any difference between the hard top consoles and the t-top consoles?
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

Yes, the contours are different. You can see them in the picture:

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

Mounting is a bit different as well. Check the following link for more info:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...oth-types.html

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

My Formula:


My old 88 Camaro, without the headliner, I never did get one in that car in the whole year I had it
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

what if you got c&c t-top. which one you put then?? because that kind of car used to be hardtop..
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

My favorite part is the pouch that was probably designed to hold a pack of smokes. Gotta love the 80s
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Overhead Console


Didn't see that this thread was 5 yrs old
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Re: Overhead Console

Originally Posted by MerethriX
what if you got c&c t-top. which one you put then?? because that kind of car used to be hardtop..
You would use the hardtop version. It fits pretty good. The front screws are a pain to get on but they fit fine.

-Eldon
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Re: Overhead Console

Originally Posted by blacksunshine'91
You would use the hardtop version. It fits pretty good. The front screws are a pain to get on but they fit fine.

-Eldon
Thats what I thought, Thnx!
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