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overhead console???

Old Aug 23, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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overhead console???

I saw this on ebay and have never seen one in a camaro please. i was thinking about getting it. Please post pics of what it actually looks like in car..

link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CAMAR...=p4506.c0.m245
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Re: overhead console???

Ive seen this mostly in firebirds. Never seen one in a camaro. Looks like its missing the swivel light in the center there. Other then that its not hard to install and looks pretty cool. Check the tech articles about doing an overhead console and it has instructions. I want one but am going to wait until i decide if i want to swap to black interior first(everyone does black tho so idk yet lol)
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Re: overhead console???

Originally Posted by mtflyboy
I saw this on ebay and have never seen one in a camaro please. i was thinking about getting it. Please post pics of what it actually looks like in car....
There were a ton of them in both Camaros and Firebirds from 84-87 or so. The flashlight is labeled either Camaro or Firebird depending on car. There are two different versions due to the roofline, the coupe and the t-top. The install is straightforward:

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

I'd suggest buying one only when you can buy it complete (check the link above for the various parts) as purchasing the parts separately can be difficult and expensive. I've seen the flashlight go for as much as $50. Advertise for one in the board classifieds.

BTW, the one on ebay is not only missing the swivel light but the flashlight, wiring pigtail (overhead to car), and mounting screws.

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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Re: overhead console???

What are the button towards the front? and the hole right behind them? another light?
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Re: overhead console???

Originally Posted by mtflyboy
What are the button towards the front? and the hole right behind them? another light?
One button turns the swivel light on, which is missing (check post #3 in the link below for a closer pic); the other turns on the dome light.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...-overhead.html

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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Re: overhead console???

Originally Posted by JamesC
There were a ton of them in both Camaros and Firebirds from 84-87 or so. The flashlight is labeled either Camaro or Firebird depending on car. There are two different versions due to the roofline, the coupe and the t-top. The install is straightforward:

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

I'd suggest buying one only when you can buy it complete (check the link above for the various parts) as purchasing the parts separately can be difficult and expensive. I've seen the flashlight go for as much as $50. Advertise for one in the board classifieds.

BTW, the one on ebay is not only missing the swivel light but the flashlight, wiring pigtail (overhead to car), and mounting screws.

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thanks ill look into it
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Re: overhead console???

Hey iceman quick question...that third pic you posted thats a 4th gen right? trying to tell by the bpillar but its hard to tell...looks like a 4th gen tho. If not thats one hell of a 4th gen interior swap. Looks amazing!
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Re: overhead console???

Here's Noah's link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/step-by-ste...e-installation

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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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thanks ill look into it
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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Re: overhead console???

it has an odometer and date on it? haha thats what i was seeing and didnt know what it was.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Re: overhead console???

Originally Posted by mtflyboy
it has an odometer and date on it? haha thats what i was seeing and didnt know what it was.
The upper roll has the following:

Business
Recreation
Medical
Arrive/Depart
Duration
Time/Date
Celebration
Appointment
Financial

The lower roll:

Miles
Chassis
Engine
Service
Trip
Range
Distance
Total
Kilometers

Crazy, cool, and useless.

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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Re: overhead console???

If I were you I would get better pics of it if you're going to bid on the one on Ebay. Also some of the back in case you need the leads.

They seem to all be missing something when you find them, but it's mostly the swivel light/lens and the flashlight. It's very rare to find one where the elastic for the pouch isn't hanging.


I was going to go through and get rid of some of mine that I've collected but the prices vary so much I'm not sure what to sell them for.
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