Overhead console in 67-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Edmond · 02-15-2006, 05:38 PM

I was thinking about a new CB radio for the truck, and where to put it.
Now I thought about the dash, but the radio is already there, so maybe
I could make a overhead console. Is there anybody who has done this already?
If so, could you post some pictures of it please? Any ideas about this are welcome.
Thanks in advance.

Cya,
Edmond

Chevrolet4x4s · 02-15-2006, 06:04 PM

LMC(

)has a headliner with a built in compartment for a cb and also has 4 speakers(I think).I'll try to get you more info after i ger home from church.
Hope this helps
Shane

chevy_fatman · 02-15-2006, 08:38 PM

LMC descontinued that console as I remember, those consoles pop up every now and then in ebay.

Edmond · 02-16-2006, 05:49 AM

Yes I know the one you mean. I never went for it because I think the place of the speakers is way to close to the head.
Maybe I'm wrong, 'cause I've never heard how it sounds, but it was to exspensive to try it out.
Any later model overhead consoles that I could use? Maybe with a little work on it to make it fit the roof?

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

weasel29gm · 02-16-2006, 06:06 AM

Some of the conversion vans hadv a overhead with a space for a CB, CD player etc. Check your junk yards. Or just mount under the dash close to you.

byrd · 02-16-2006, 07:37 AM

I have seen a visor type shelf inside the cab across the top of the window that could be used for the CB and such, can't remeber where right now?? Randy

JameslovesJammie · 02-16-2006, 12:41 PM

JC Whitney used to have one made out of wood that went in place of your sunvisors, then your visors attached to the bottom of the wood piece.

cstanley · 02-16-2006, 03:04 PM

dad had the one LMC has in his old '76 (made for that bodystyle.) the speakers sounded terrible! they blasted cheap speaker sounds right in your ears! painful!

i, too, have thought about the overhead console. i currently have a custom one built out of wood. it's pretty cool, but it's coming out. i don't think it would hold a cb, though. i was given the option to have it built for a cb or for switches. cb was under the dash, so i chose switches.

my current thought is to use one out of a recent truck or tahoe, but a substantial cb like a good midland or cobra classic probably wouldn't fit. a smaller one might.

i've been tinkering with building my own, and have a few patterns made, but nothing yet.

also, the overhead radio/cb console was an original option for our trucks. one recently sold on ebay. it looks like this:

roger0080 · 02-17-2006, 11:26 PM

I have seen one cut into the dash where the ash tray is (was). It looked very nice and would consider doing that myself. I just detest cutting the dash, even in a daily driver, but it sure did look great, not out of place or an eyesore.

kelsfine69 · 02-17-2006, 11:36 PM

You could put it in the glovebox... instead of a radio.

Edmond · 02-18-2006, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger0080

I have seen one cut into the dash where the ash tray is (was). It looked very nice and would consider doing that myself. I just detest cutting the dash, even in a daily driver, but it sure did look great, not out of place or an eyesore.

Well there is my CB-radio now:

It fits perfectly, and I can always put the ashtray back in.

But I want to buy a new one, and that one is larger.
Like you said, I don't want to cut up the dash.

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

02-15-2006, 05:38 PM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Overhead console in 67-72? I was thinking about a new CB radio for the truck, and where to put it. Now I thought about the dash, but the radio is already there, so maybe I could make a overhead console. Is there anybody who has done this already? If so, could you post some pictures of it please? Any ideas about this are welcome. Thanks in advance. Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

02-15-2006, 06:04 PM	#2
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Overhead console in 67-72? LMC( )has a headliner with a built in compartment for a cb and also has 4 speakers(I think).I'll try to get you more info after i ger home from church. Hope this helps Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

02-15-2006, 08:38 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: Overhead console in 67-72? LMC descontinued that console as I remember, those consoles pop up every now and then in ebay. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

02-16-2006, 05:49 AM	#4
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Re: Overhead console in 67-72? Yes I know the one you mean. I never went for it because I think the place of the speakers is way to close to the head. Maybe I'm wrong, 'cause I've never heard how it sounds, but it was to exspensive to try it out. Any later model overhead consoles that I could use? Maybe with a little work on it to make it fit the roof? Cya, Edmond Dutch Longhorn __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

02-16-2006, 06:06 AM	#5
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: Overhead console in 67-72? Some of the conversion vans hadv a overhead with a space for a CB, CD player etc. Check your junk yards. Or just mount under the dash close to you. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-16-2006, 12:41 PM	#7
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: Overhead console in 67-72? JC Whitney used to have one made out of wood that went in place of your sunvisors, then your visors attached to the bottom of the wood piece. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

02-16-2006, 03:04 PM	#8
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Overhead console in 67-72? dad had the one LMC has in his old '76 (made for that bodystyle.) the speakers sounded terrible! they blasted cheap speaker sounds right in your ears! painful! i, too, have thought about the overhead console. i currently have a custom one built out of wood. it's pretty cool, but it's coming out. i don't think it would hold a cb, though. i was given the option to have it built for a cb or for switches. cb was under the dash, so i chose switches. my current thought is to use one out of a recent truck or tahoe, but a substantial cb like a good midland or cobra classic probably wouldn't fit. a smaller one might. i've been tinkering with building my own, and have a few patterns made, but nothing yet. also, the overhead radio/cb console was an original option for our trucks. one recently sold on ebay. it looks like this: Attached Images

02-17-2006, 11:26 PM	#9
roger0080 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Carver County, Minnesota, USA Posts: 626	Re: Overhead console in 67-72? I have seen one cut into the dash where the ash tray is (was). It looked very nice and would consider doing that myself. I just detest cutting the dash, even in a daily driver, but it sure did look great, not out of place or an eyesore. __________________ 72 Chev C-10 90% restored (former AZ truck) ... 71 Chev K-20 Cheyenne my vacation crusier... 72 Chev C-10 Now retired and striped after many faithful miles... 72 GMC 1500 Retired to the junk yard after bought new in '71...

02-17-2006, 11:36 PM	#10
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