Someone educate me on this. How did this part of it work? What was it for?

 

You turn the wheels to show whatever you want.

 

so the last time someone messed with it, it must of had 52,782 miles.

 

No, it just happens to be set to 52782.

 

Supposed to be a reminder of some sort, with the mileage wheel in the case of future reminders to change oil, rotate tires, etc...IIRC, you can turn the 'wheels' to change it to 'birthday', 'appointment', etc.

Really though, I think they just ran out of ideas of how to fill that space on the console and came up with that as a low-cost solution. Probably the biggest drawback of the whole overhead console, if they had filled that space with something cool like a compass or temperature readout, I think more people would have ordered them.

 

Would have been nice but it was the 80's. i still have a nice over head im trying to sell...

 

Is there an RPO code that inicates whether my IROC was OEM with the overhead console as opposed to just the overhead light?...

 

i think the RPO code for an overhead console is DK6.

 

Hmm, if that RPO code is true, then mine is supposed to have one. neato
I was hoping mine was originally equipped with this

 

How much are you willing to part with it for?, would you be willing to ship to Cali?...

 

Links here.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...d-stuff-c.html

 

For the unfamiliar, take note that there are two versions of the overhead, one for coupes, one for t-tops:

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

JamesC

 

i like the overhead console, even have the flashlight i ripped that dial crap out and installed my power window switches in it

 

I found one the other day at a junkyard complete with the flashlight

 

WOW, good find!!! I found mine at a junkyard too, but it was missing the flashlight, and the bezel for the rollers. You NEVER find flashlights in them at junkyards. Usually the flashlight is worth more than the entire console.

 

Seems all the rare cars or desirable options are on cars that are either in junkyards or sitting somewhere left to die like mine

 

Pics please.

 

id be interested to see this as well

 

i bought a piece of abs, the texture matches good, the color looks off, but in person it's no that noticeable.

they were new power window switches, but i have them on relays.

 

I'm thinking about taking the reminder wheels out of mine and putting a clock in there, just having a hard time finding one small enough to mount in there.

 

Very nice. Here are a couple of other ideas:

LED's:

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

Color (the ABS that 86Z mentions above might work well in place of the cover):

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

JamesC

 

I thinking reaching up to hit the power window switches would suck especially if your on he road i like the idea and it looks factory...

If i where going to keep mine id like to mount a radar detector in it, which i think i could make look factory

 

Could be cool. My car is has the lower console clock, which some early cars were equipped with--that along with the radio clock makes me well aware of passing time.

JamesC

 

In the past ive found quite a few overhead consoles with flashlights in the junkyards.Helps if you search the car throughly as they arent always where they are suppose to be.

 

I found the Firebird Flashlight I have now (I added a O/C to my Formula), in between the passenger seat and console once in a 86 S/E , the Overhead Console was already gone though.

 

Is there a way to make the switches auto-up & auto-down?

 

DEI 530T

http://www.ecrater.com/p/6248314/dei...dow-automation

JamesC

 

i have no issues reaching up and hitting the button to roll down the windows, no different then hitting the moon roof slide button on another car. besides i roll them down and that's it, my car is not a daily driver.

you could make them auto, i think there is a device you can install to do it.

 

where did you find the abs plastic

 

parts express sells project sheets

 

Or use a busted dashboard for the plastic.Id put a garage door remote in the same spot, but i dont wanna rip out the dials just for that.Plus i dont have garage door opener!

On a side note: Some cadillacs have a garage remote in the same shape as the OH flashlight & it fits the OH flashlight recepticle, a little tight, but it fits.