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SCRebel 10-24-2011 04:17 PM

Looking for a "overhead console" to put in 89 f150
 
I am looking for a decent looking "overhead console", something that maybe I can paint to match the interior. Looking for one to mount next the windshield b/t the sun visors. I am really just looking for something to mount 3-5 aux switches to.

Pics too please, if they are mounted in your rig.

Edgethis 10-24-2011 04:24 PM

If you're wanting switches, go for the center console or something. Just think about all those wires running around the windshield. The EB Explorer and even the EB Bronco I think had a overhead console that fits into our truck and matches interiors.

SCRebel 10-24-2011 07:12 PM

Well I have the factory console, but if I mounted the switched it would have to be inside. On the front of my center console I plan to mount my cb (Its a big cb).

I plan to mount one switch in the dash, for some KC off road lights on grill guard and one more for a powered rear window, but I wanted a overhead console for more switches. I plan to put some KC lights on the toolbox, rear bumper w/ lights in it, and kinda wanted some strobes. lol.

I'll check out the EB bronco overhead console. Thanks

SCRebel 10-24-2011 07:18 PM

Not having any luck finding the eb bronco console, know where I can find them.

Edgethis 10-24-2011 07:26 PM

Ford Bronco F150 F-250 F-350 Overhead Console 1992-96 - 102111OC28 | eBay

Not as much room for switches as I thought.

hammerhead90 10-24-2011 11:38 PM

Also check out conversion vans. I got a small wood overhead console from one at pull-a-part. I did find another much nicer one in a centurion truck, So I have no need for it anymore.

86F150302 10-24-2011 11:48 PM

over head console? - PowerStrokeNation

SCRebel 10-25-2011 08:35 AM


Originally Posted by Edgethis (Post 10958125)

Yeah you're right.

SCRebel 10-25-2011 08:37 AM

Thanks guys, Looks like I might have to build my own. I am not wanting something huge, just something with enough room for 3-4 aux switches, and to tell what each one does.

892504x4 10-26-2011 11:56 PM

Are you set on having the switches mounted in an overhead console?
My pickup has a cassette holder in the dash right of the steering column and I covered it with a piece of aluminum.
http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/a...h_PA260009.jpg
End Result
http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/a...h_PA260008.jpg

SCRebel 10-27-2011 10:23 AM

Thats kinda neat, never thought about putting it there. I have thought about doing something like that in the ash trey.

No I am not set on the overhead console, I just didn't want the switches in my center console.

rikard 10-27-2011 10:37 AM

Check out some of the conversion vans in the JY or some of the sites that cater to the vanners.
rikard

SCRebel 10-27-2011 01:28 PM

Ok, I'll check them out

starkid7345 01-13-2012 01:06 AM

in my crew i have the overhead trip computer console from a ford areostar mini van. my dad first had 4 switches and a clock in it but im re-doing it to fit my 8 switches that i need to run all of my lights.

frederic 01-13-2012 07:07 AM

I have a crewcab and that gave me a little more space to play with, so I used a chrysler minivan overhead console.

http://frederic.woodbridgedata.com/p...console-12.JPG


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