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bobthecop · 12-18-2006, 06:24 PM

Has anyone built an overhead dash along the windshield. They used to build then in custom vans. pics would be helpful..thanks

CPNEJR · 12-18-2006, 06:41 PM

do you mean something like this?

brak · 12-18-2006, 07:00 PM

i think he is referring to the shelf/console/storage compartment that mounts right above your line of sight. many people have a CB mounted in them.

cstanley · 12-18-2006, 07:28 PM

i had this one. took it out. not really an entire dash, but custom made anyway...

72armyswbtruck · 12-19-2006, 01:56 AM

Hey,
do you still have that thing?

cstanley · 12-19-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Hey,
do you still have that thing?

yup. not sure what to do with it yet. it could use some refinishing. right now it's just collecting dust in the garage.

bobthecop · 12-19-2006, 10:25 AM

I was refering to the shelf type that runs from drivers to pass side and has storage, radio etc. kinda have to do away with visors.

cstanley · 12-19-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bobthecop

I was refering to the shelf type that runs from drivers to pass side and has storage, radio etc. kinda have to do away with visors.

JC Whitney used to sell one. you had to remount your visors to it. here are a few, but i've never seen one used in person.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/B...001259/c-10614

kyull67 · 12-19-2006, 02:42 PM

I had an 85 jimmy that had one of those with visors mounted to it. It came stock, so you might be able to find one and modify it to fit.

bobthecop · 12-19-2006, 03:11 PM

Thanks for the info, got what I needed, I hope..

ClassicRedneck05 · 12-19-2006, 03:49 PM

in that LMC photo posted has anyone evere used that kinda head liner what the speaker ports in it?

CPNEJR · 12-19-2006, 04:04 PM

there is but i don't remember his name

cstanley · 12-19-2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicRedneck05

in that LMC photo posted has anyone evere used that kinda head liner what the speaker ports in it?

my old man had one in his '76. worst-sounding thing i can think of. it was kinda weird. 10-watt 4" highs blaring right in your ears... it just isolated you from everything that was going on.
might have been better with quality speakers, but not much.

ClassicRedneck05 · 12-19-2006, 04:37 PM

well i have my own buisness doing custom audio so i planned on putting hi end speakers in it but i wanted some feedback on it lol

ClassicRedneck05 · 12-19-2006, 04:38 PM

cstanley would ya be interested in selling you top console or info where i can get one?

6869704X4 · 12-19-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicRedneck05

in that LMC photo posted has anyone evere used that kinda head liner what the speaker ports in it?

I have a Highliner in my truck. Got it from JC Whitney in 95. As mentioned above they have really crappy speakers. However, mine still work.

12-18-2006, 06:24 PM	#1
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Overhead dash Has anyone built an overhead dash along the windshield. They used to build then in custom vans. pics would be helpful..thanks

12-18-2006, 06:41 PM	#2
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Overhead dash do you mean something like this? Attached Images __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-18-2006, 07:00 PM	#3
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Overhead dash i think he is referring to the shelf/console/storage compartment that mounts right above your line of sight. many people have a CB mounted in them. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

12-18-2006, 07:28 PM	#4
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Overhead dash i had this one. took it out. not really an entire dash, but custom made anyway... Attached Images __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/ Last edited by cstanley; 12-18-2006 at 07:30 PM.

12-19-2006, 01:56 AM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Overhead dash Hey, do you still have that thing? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-19-2006, 10:25 AM	#7
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Overhead dash I was refering to the shelf type that runs from drivers to pass side and has storage, radio etc. kinda have to do away with visors.

12-19-2006, 02:42 PM	#9
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Overhead dash I had an 85 jimmy that had one of those with visors mounted to it. It came stock, so you might be able to find one and modify it to fit. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

12-19-2006, 03:11 PM	#10
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Overhead dash Thanks for the info, got what I needed, I hope..

12-19-2006, 03:49 PM	#11
ClassicRedneck05 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 262	Re: Overhead dash in that LMC photo posted has anyone evere used that kinda head liner what the speaker ports in it?

12-19-2006, 04:04 PM	#12
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Overhead dash there is but i don't remember his name __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

12-19-2006, 04:37 PM	#14
ClassicRedneck05 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 262	Re: Overhead dash well i have my own buisness doing custom audio so i planned on putting hi end speakers in it but i wanted some feedback on it lol

12-19-2006, 04:38 PM	#15
ClassicRedneck05 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 262	Re: Overhead dash cstanley would ya be interested in selling you top console or info where i can get one?



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