Luke and I took apart the headliner in the truck. It seems I don't have the brace that most tahoes and other trucks have right in the middle so that the overhead console can actually get bolted up to it. Any suggestions?
Luke and I took apart the headliner in the truck. It seems I don't have the brace that most tahoes and other trucks have right in the middle so that the overhead console can actually get bolted up to it. Any suggestions?
1951 3100
1984 C10
sell the truck and buy one with an overhead console.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
haha I shoulda done that before the 5.3 swap too!Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
sell the truck and buy one with an overhead console.
1951 3100
1984 C10
I made a hole in the headerliner where the front of the console would go, and a small cut on each side of the headliner where the tabs of the console go into the headliner, and used one of the screw holders that hold the dash, and put it inside the factor hole on the roof. Once I got that done, I took off the clips that are on the console and mounted the back of console first. Then just stuck my hand in the hole I made and put the clips back on threw the inside of headliner made sure they were snug and then just screwed the screw in the front of console.
03' Silverado RCSB H/C 5.3, 4L80,76mm KBracing Kit
13' Sierra Denali 2500HD CCSB 4x4
I put a overhead console in my 01' S10, the console came out of an 00' Blazer. My truck didn't have any bracing up there either, we just used some sellf tappers into the outer door frame bracing and used a U channel strip all the way across and screwed the console to it, It actually looks nice and I also got the compass and temperature to work which is even cooler.. Good luck with your truck!!
I like these ideas. Luke talked about putting a U channel or just a piece of steel all the way across, or use like cotter pins on the front packets once its put through the overhead part
1951 3100
1984 C10
yeah, go to an auto body supplier and tell them what you are trying to do. They make a bonding agent that is used to stick new steel panels to old steel when replacing bed sides and such.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
i did this in my 97 truck you dont need all the holes that it came with just chop they tabs off and use some 3/4 inch self tapping screws the roof is a double wall deal so just screw till it barely catches then do it hand tight and viola. i even put in a compass/temp mirror while i was in there wiring more stuff in.
Yeah I guess it really doesnt need much to actually hold it into place. Has anyone experienced problems with it sagging, or bouncing around at all?
1951 3100
1984 C10
I have had a few issues with mine sagging during the summer from the heat... But I just have to let it cool off and tighten it back up.
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