Overhead Consoles [Archive]

Bloo

01-03-2009, 03:15 PM

A while back I followed a thread by a member who built an overhead console from plywood and was thinking of producing it.

Later found a site in OZ that makes all manner of storage items including overheads... http://www.consoles.com.au/Toyota_Hilux97_low.htm

Anyone done something similar? Please post pics.

rigwelderstaco

01-06-2009, 07:36 PM

those were pretty cool. id love to have something like that.

Ol' Scott

01-06-2009, 07:51 PM

I wonder what shipping from Aussieland would cost, those are pretty neat.

Buddhadog

01-22-2009, 05:45 PM

Very cool looking, but dang $335 Aussie dollars for the Hi-lux overhead.

lilrasz

01-22-2009, 06:04 PM

i built my own. i have both my cb and drop down 7" screen for the back-up/rock camera mounted in it.

elcamino73

01-22-2009, 06:53 PM

got some pics?

hytenor

01-22-2009, 07:56 PM

O wonder how they are attached. looks nice

Bloo

01-22-2009, 09:34 PM

Very cool looking, but dang $335 Aussie dollars for the Hi-lux overhead.

Isn't that like $17.39 US or a case of VB:D?

lilrasz

01-22-2009, 09:35 PM

got some pics?

this is all i have, might be able to get some better ones tomorrow.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/lilrasz/console/console007.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/lilrasz/console/console002.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii267/lilrasz/console/console004.jpg

Yotaforlife

01-29-2009, 11:16 PM

Hey, this gives me some ideas, thanks.

I want to build an overhead console to hold map lights, LCD for NAV, Cam, etc.
I was also thinking I could build it to hold the switches for my overhead lights.

Does it replace you rearview mount?

Hayes

02-01-2009, 02:44 PM

How did you mount it to the roof?

4307

02-01-2009, 08:49 PM

Mighty Putty :p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkuReA-AGa8

I imagine the existing screw holes from the dome light assembly and the overhead stock rear view mirror-light assembly.

swamprat

02-01-2009, 08:56 PM

wish i had some carpentry skills, looks awesome

lilrasz

02-01-2009, 09:24 PM

How did you mount it to the roof?

it mounts to the rear view mirror mount in the front. in the rear, above the window is a rail under the headliner that it is bolted to. i also ran my wires through that rail for my cb and power for a small fuse box. i want to move my switches up in the console.

but, now i might rebuild it to also fit a Ham radio up there.

Mr Tacomi

02-02-2009, 11:58 AM

Mighty Putty :p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkuReA-AGa8

I'll have to gemme some of dat for trail fix!

TacoDell

02-03-2009, 11:40 AM

You guys are nuts for putting anything overhead...

Unless it's a roll cage...

Noobs ;)