Looking for a Custom Overhead Console Maker
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Looking for a Custom Overhead Console Maker
I'm interested in having a custom overhead console fabricated for my new F150 but the place that used to do them for me no longer does so. I'm looking to insert a CB and possible a couple of rocker switches for future accessories in the console.
Does anyone know of a shop that might do this work in Northern Indiana? I'm willing to travel into Illinois or Lower Michigan as well. I am striking out in locating one.
Thanks in advance...
Does anyone know of a shop that might do this work in Northern Indiana? I'm willing to travel into Illinois or Lower Michigan as well. I am striking out in locating one.
Thanks in advance...
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If you have some patience it's not too hard to build a nice overhead console yourself!! After striking out finding an aftermarket one and seeing the STUPID prices for a custom - this is what I did! Has the CB slot, 6 Contura switches from OTTRATTW, sunglass slots on each side and a slot in the back for an ipod or whatever.
Overhead console build
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Thanks RUNVS! I read through your entire thread and love what you did with yours. It just requires a skill set I don't own 
Hence the reason for locating a place to fabricate one. In my '92 I had a local company here near me produce one for $50! Yes you read that correct. Obviously that was 22 years ago and he did me a great favor with that price. Unfortunately they no longer do that kind of work.
Your console is awesome. Really a phenomenal job on it. Congrats and yes I'm very envious
Hence the reason for locating a place to fabricate one. In my '92 I had a local company here near me produce one for $50! Yes you read that correct. Obviously that was 22 years ago and he did me a great favor with that price. Unfortunately they no longer do that kind of work.
Your console is awesome. Really a phenomenal job on it. Congrats and yes I'm very envious
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Thanks, SRS. You don't need to make it as complex as I did either, I just didn't want it to look generic when I was done. I remember years ago JC Whitney used to have wood overhead consoles. I know before I built this one I looked about everywhere and couldn't find one to buy! I see a lot of guys asking, I can't believe someone doesn't make them commercially.
When I did mine I took it to the local custom stereo shop for them to cover it; they wouldn't touch it! Said it was way too complex, LOL!!
When I did mine I took it to the local custom stereo shop for them to cover it; they wouldn't touch it! Said it was way too complex, LOL!!
Thanks RUNVS! I read through your entire thread and love what you did with yours. It just requires a skill set I don't own
Hence the reason for locating a place to fabricate one. In my '92 I had a local company here near me produce one for $50! Yes you read that correct. Obviously that was 22 years ago and he did me a great favor with that price. Unfortunately they no longer do that kind of work.
Your console is awesome. Really a phenomenal job on it. Congrats and yes I'm very envious
Hence the reason for locating a place to fabricate one. In my '92 I had a local company here near me produce one for $50! Yes you read that correct. Obviously that was 22 years ago and he did me a great favor with that price. Unfortunately they no longer do that kind of work.
Your console is awesome. Really a phenomenal job on it. Congrats and yes I'm very envious
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Might be able to find another stereo shop, keeping my fingers crossed.
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