Forum: Show & Tell
04-02-2015, 07:26 AM
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Re: Finally built me an overhead console thingy
I sold that van long ago but it's the same carpet CCV uses for everything.
There are lots of good old posts with good info around here. Keep searching and all your questions will be answered.
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08-19-2013, 09:07 PM
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Forum: Show & Tell
09-15-2012, 12:36 PM
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Finally built me an overhead console thingy
yes, but it depends on the wood. 1/4 ply would work, but I was just using what I had. I originally cut it out of 1/4 masonite but that was too flimsy and too heavy. If you add 'ribs' along the front...
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Forum: Show & Tell
09-09-2012, 09:50 PM
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Re: Finally built me an overhead console thingy
1. I used four 2" sheetrock screws and drilled a pilot hole first. There is a pretty good void between the inner and outer sheetmetal right around the edge of the windshield, but be careful you...
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Forum: Show & Tell
09-08-2012, 09:38 AM
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Finally built me an overhead console thingy
Yeah Dave, that's a problem. I hate that visor mount. I have 2 other mounts as well and have the V1 hard wired in all 3 of our cars. That way I can just grab the unit itself if I'm going somewhere,...
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Forum: Show & Tell
09-06-2012, 09:55 PM
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Finally built me an overhead console thingy
Thanks guys!
Bigvans, nah, it's never been updated. I still love it though, has saved my arse many times, and I don't really speed much, but knowing where they are is priceless.
Jamie, read...
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Forum: Show & Tell
09-06-2012, 07:59 PM
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Forum: Show & Tell
09-06-2012, 01:52 PM
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Re: Finally built me an overhead console thingy
Got it carpeted and back in today. I decided to skip the foam on the edge (to keep from smacking my head). I just couldn't figure out how I would get it do lay down even and look good if I did...
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09-04-2012, 05:44 AM
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08-23-2012, 09:47 PM
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Finally built me an overhead console thingy
Lol! I did have a few choice words before I rigged up the 2x4.
Answers: I'm 6'2", and I have the factory electric seat which I keep completely up in the highest and most rearward position....
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Forum: Show & Tell
08-22-2012, 05:34 AM
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Finally built me an overhead console thingy
The van body is double thick around the top of the cab, and has a couple of inches of dead air space there between the inner and outer sheet metal. I carefully pulled down the edges of my headliner...
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Forum: Show & Tell
08-21-2012, 05:19 PM
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Finally built me an overhead console thingy
I started with a cardboard template and eventually came up with this
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_82693_0_7a40311302cd8d02016759e1090a4cc5.jpg
Then I worked out how...
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