Overhead Console Install Instructions

[Beastwatcher]

I gotta tell you though this add on is NICE!! Everyone should do it and its easy...well except for the beginning when you have to cut out the headliner but its all worth it!!!

This is what my console looks like. It came out of a 95 suburban I believe and was grey in color. What I did was pull the upper and lower part of the console apart and redid the console in tan "leather look" vinyl. It took a little while but came out allright I think.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_72_full.jpg



Well this is the first shot of the headliner right after I made my first cut in it. I almost forgot to take all the pictures. As you can see I made sort of a template with the console by placing it where it should be and outlining it in pencil so that I would have a good idea of where to start cutting into the roof. After I did this I started cutting where the rear tabs on the console would slide into. I played it safe by cutting small and forward of the tabs so that I would not make any unnecessary cuts.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_68_full.jpg



This is my first chunk of headliner I took out and this gave me a good idea of where the slots for the console were at and then I started cutting towards them being careful enough not to cut outside that penciled in area, cause that would not be covered by the console when installed.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_69_full.jpg



This is what the tabs on the roof look like. This is where those 2 plastic hanging tabs slide into. There are no screws in the rear at all, they just slide into this.
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You must cut all the area where the tabs will slide into so that it will all line up properly. I needed more to cut in this picture!!
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_71_full.jpg



These are the rear tabs I was talking about on the rear of the console.
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This is a better pic of all the area cut out for those tabs and the only 2 wires that I found already ready to be connected to the overhead console. The only wire that was missing is the white wire that belongs to the remote/garage door opener. But this wire was only for the lights on the face to light up. The actual power connections for it to work are already connected up together with the dome light connector. So you will be able to operate the remote but you wont have the lights on the face while you are driving around with the lights on. But if you want the lights on then just splice that white wire with the orange wire and they will work just fine. See the next 2 pics for this.
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http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_75_full.jpg



This is how the connector from the headliner and the one from the console hook into eachother, it was a perfect fit. There was no need for any splicing whatsoever.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_77_full.jpg



Now I have finished the rear and it all fits fine so I made a rough cut in the front to see what I was facing. I can see 2 more slots but that is not what I needed so I needed to cut forward of this area till I saw two holes that you will see in the next pic.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_76_full.jpg



This is what the holes look like that the front hooks up into, you can kinda see exactly where they go. The only issue I have ran into is that the place where the screw must be mounted into does not have a place for the screw to be held properly so what I will do is place a small piece of wood there that I will screw into and have a solid place to hold onto.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_78_full.jpg



This is how the console looked like when we were almost finished.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_79_full.jpg



Well one more pic with the dome lights on for good measure. The only thing missing from this job now is that one screw up at the front of the console. I will buy the screw at the hardware store in the morning and screw this baby into place finally. I love the way this thing looks like in my truck now.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/202000-202999/202101_80_full.jpg


Well if any of yall need any more info whatsoever just ask and I will try my best and answer it. Next mod will be the escalade speedometer console swap. It has arrived finally and just itching to be put on. Laters!!:head:

[TribalVision]

Didnt your Tahoe come from the factory with a console????
I thought they all had them... guess I took mine for granted

[nebraskaz71]

got a qeustion i tried taken mine out the otherday and spent over an hour tryin to unhook the wires that lil harness would not come lose............. whats the deal with it? haha

[sdtahoe]

Originally posted by Tribal Vision
Didnt your Tahoe come from the factory with a console????
I thought they all had them... guess I took mine for granted
Mine did not have one either, hope to add one in this spring. Thanks for the pics.

[Beastwatcher]

No problem glad I could help!! I just did that intake manifold gasket but forgot to take pics, DAMMMMMMM Sorry

[cooker2003]

I put an overhead console in my truck too, about 2 months ago. I love it and it adds to the interior. Anyone have any ideas about what to mount in the dead space at the front of the console? I thought about switches.....but then realized I only have a couple things controlled by switches. Throw out some ideas.

[oldsw-31]

I got a 95 pickup will it work with my 95 the same way

[sdtahoe]

From what I understand ext cabs, crew cabs, & SUV's have the bracket already in place, I you have regular cab yo may have to fabricate the rear mount. You can alway remove the dome light and look for the 2 square holes to hook into. My Tahoe has them and I just purchased an overhead console for it.:D

[lowdown]

The overhead console will fit nicely in the standard cabs. I put one in mine last summer.

You have to take your dremmel tool (or something similar) and cut the tabs off the back of the console. My truck is an 88, it may be different on later trucks. Also, there is no mounting hole up front either. You have to drill into the inside panel of your roof... VERY CAREFULLY! The roof is double wall, you just don't want to go through to the outside. If you have a drill stop use it, if not a good stiff piece of fuel line will work.
I ended up drilling 2 holes in the rear and one in the front. The console was then secured by 3 sheet metal screws. Remember, it's not like you have to support any weight or anything, it doesn't take much.

I butted the back of it against the plastic trim that your dome light mounts in and it worked out perfect.

If you want to see a photo of mine, click on my signature.

[88GMCtruck]

Thanks for the info Lowdown, i have wanted one in my 88 standard cab for awhile but didn't know how to mount it. I figured i'd have to drill a hole, now i know!

[b1u3m3th]

Anyone else with a '98 1500 Silverado put an overhead console in? Everything is perfectly fine on mine, except that I can't find the wires to hook up to the lights to save my life! Am I the only one, or did they just decide to play a joke on the 98's?

[88GMCtruck]

I'm not shure if the standard cabs are equipped for the overhead consoles.

I think the consoles are wired with the ligheted sunvisors, if you dont' have those, i bet you don't have the wiring either.

[lowdown]

Originally posted by b1u3m3th
Anyone else with a '98 1500 Silverado put an overhead console in? Everything is perfectly fine on mine, except that I can't find the wires to hook up to the lights to save my life! Am I the only one, or did they just decide to play a joke on the 98's?

My 88 never had wiring either...

These are the instructions I used for mine (don't know if the colors are the same with the 98) I would imagine it would work for yours as well.

Run 2 wires from above the dome light, above the headliner, out the hole, to the front of the console. Hook up the wires so the console's orange wire goes to the orange wire on the dome light and the console's black wire goes to the dome light ground.

Do not attach it to the white dome light wire, or your map lights won't work unless your dome light is on. You may have to notch a hole in the dome light assembly so it will go up flush.

These instructions were found at:
http://www.lwm.cc/oh/

It doesn't appear to be working right now and there are a bunch of broken images so maybe the site isn't active anymore.

[Grunmn]

Originally posted by b1u3m3th
Anyone else with a '98 1500 Silverado put an overhead console in? Everything is perfectly fine on mine, except that I can't find the wires to hook up to the lights to save my life! Am I the only one, or did they just decide to play a joke on the 98's?

Bummer... my 98 came stock with an overhead console

[Sick Boy]

Just did mine today good. tech!

[Beastwatcher]

No problemo!!! LOL I am glad I did mine also!! I have more plans to catch up with all these other nice trucks on this forum, I just have to do them REALLY slow...Funds are not as nice as I would like...NEED MORE MONEY:cussing: :D

[ebxgsxr]

just wanted to say this is a great write up. very easily done. thanks.

although i do have one question...did you guys have a gap where the center of the console is supposed to meet the roof line?

[lowdown]

although i do have one question...did you guys have a gap where the center of the console is supposed to meet the roof line?
I have a very small gap in mine, you have to really look to see it. If you didn't know it was there you wouldn't even notice it.

http://www.koolcartoons.com/lowdown/images/010.jpg

What year of a truck did you put it in?

And if you mounted it using screws, did you grind the brackets off of the back of the console?

[ebxgsxr]

mounted it im my 95 K1500 ext cab. didnt use screws, it had the holes for the 2 brackets to slide in. on my driver's side it's not that bad, but the passenger side is prett noticable.

[kirkrhughes]

Just put one in my Standard Cab 03, replacement for the short one. Now I have to pull it back down and rewire it since the lights don't come on when I open the door. Also need to remount the original dome light further back. I’m going to take apart my Valentine One radar detector and see if I can mount the controls behind the cubby hole cover then put the rest of the detector in the garage door opener space.

[Skidiver]

When you installed the console on your 03 Regular Cab, where were the bolts you removed to pull down the console? I want to install LEDs to show the placement of the map lights and I don't know how to remove the console on my 2000 Silverado Ext. Cab LT series. Any and all help would be appreciated.
Thanks :bling:

[Sick Boy]

There is a screw in the the front. unscrew and wiggle around to get the clips loose

[Williamts99]

I’m going to take apart my Valentine One radar detector and see if I can mount the controls behind the cubby hole cover then put the rest of the detector in the garage door opener space.

If you ever do this, please be sure to take pics, I am thinking of doing this exact thing once I have the money to buy a console. Oh yea, and I send my V1 back to get updated.

[96LoLyfe]

just put in my overhead console, looks great.......it was put in my 96 ecsb, had to cut the headliner out, so i went to the junk yard and got the console and half of the headliner out of a 99 burban to use as a template for $75, lined the headliner piece up and traced the cut outs and then cut it. got an anchor nut from ACE Hardware and glued it to the other side of the hole in the roof, slid the console in the slots for the back and tightened down the front......it's good to go......very easy to do......


FYI......there was another gray overhead console there if anybody is interested, i can get it for you?????? just trying to help my fellow FSC members out.....

[elk_hunter]

Any what any luck getting the map lights to come on with the dome light?

I have a orange and white wire at the dome light. The overhead console has 3 wires. Orange and then 2 black wires, after the connection there is only 2 wires, one of the black wires stops at the connection and does not go through. I have tried everything i can think of, but i can only get the lights to work by pressing the map buttons.

any ideas????

[lowdown]

Any what any luck getting the map lights to come on with the dome light?

I have a orange and white wire at the dome light. The overhead console has 3 wires. Orange and then 2 black wires, after the connection there is only 2 wires, one of the black wires stops at the connection and does not go through. I have tried everything i can think of, but i can only get the lights to work by pressing the map buttons.

any ideas????
Anyone that wants to do this, it can be done but if you wire it to come on with your dome light you wont be able to turn it on unless your dome light is on. Also, they wont come on with the dome lights unless the switches are in the on position.

Dome lights work off of a reverse ground system, when you open your door you are not putting power to the light you are completing the ground circuit.

lowdown

[Skidiver]

Try connecting the two wires to the wires before they connect to the Map light switches. You have them connected after the switches. I hooked up an LED before the Map light switch and the LED is on all the time. I use it to mark where my Map lights are in the console at night. I hooked a potetiometer to the LED to be able to dim the brightness of the LED. It works great. Good Luck!

[elk_hunter]

Thanks for the info guys.


I have the wires hooked up from the dome light to where the connector is at on the console, I cut of the connector(since i had to run wires from the light to the console). So this is before the map light switch.
I have the ground to the truck(not dome light) and then the + wire from the dome light to the + on the console wire harness.
I have seen other consoles on this board, and on the conosle wire harness there is 3 wires, on my there are only 2 wires, maybe that is the problem, can some look next time yours is down and see where the wires go to inside the console. one wire goes to the switch, and the other goes to the light ...

[badasschevy]

i just got one for 20 bucks out of a surbuban in the junk yard . thers a couple more in there to im looking for a blue one though . but were mounting this one in my buddys s-10 . with a 5 inch tv in the cd part , make it flod all the way down . his bag switches where the a/c controls go . i think it will look nice once were done this weekend

[Big Max]

Where are you folks getting these overhead consoles? My 05 CC has a the short overhead and I want to replace it with the longer one.

TIA

Monte Carlo 406 700R4
05 Sierra 3500 SLE CC 4X4 Dually Duramax/Allison

[Grunmn]

Where are you folks getting these overhead consoles? My 05 CC has a the short overhead and I want to replace it with the longer one.

TIA

Monte Carlo 406 700R4
05 Sierra 3500 SLE CC 4X4 Dually Duramax/Allison

junk/salvage yards or ebay

[Otto]

i just did this and it came out ok. my only problem is finding a way to screw on the front. cant seem to find a screw skinny enough, yet fat enough to grab, and long enough at the same time :arg:

[high_ryda]

Anyone else with a '98 1500 Silverado put an overhead console in? Everything is perfectly fine on mine, except that I can't find the wires to hook up to the lights to save my life! Am I the only one, or did they just decide to play a joke on the 98's?

I've got a '98 Silverado K1500, and I'm about to do the same project, kinda funny I came across this page, I thought I was one of the few who wanted to put in an overhead console. I'll let you know when I start cutting. If you can't find the wire, simply run a 16 - 18 guage wire up through the dash and along the trim, tucked under the front of the headliner and back to the connections of the OH console. All that is only needed if you can't splice into the dome light.

[JoeliusZ28]

this is an excellent write-up, im definitely doing this in the future.:thumbup:

btw, if anyone ever comes across a blue console on ebay or something, i would appreciate an email: joeliusczar890@yahoo.com. I think blue is kinda rare, and I would like to have a factory piece as opposed to having to fab vinyl or use spray paint.

[TIMSPEED]

I would just like to know what's the point of all the compartments on the Overhead Console?
The front (blank spot) is supposed to be where Rear A/C on the Burb's is, right? Then, I don't know what, because the piece is missing on mine, then the garage door opener, right?
I have this in my tahoe (stock), I just need to find if GM has that piece for the first compartment, at the dealership...

[Izzy]

I would just like to know what's the point of all the compartments on the Overhead Console?
The front (blank spot) is supposed to be where Rear A/C on the Burb's is, right? Then, I don't know what, because the piece is missing on mine, then the garage door opener, right?
I have this in my tahoe (stock), I just need to find if GM has that piece for the first compartment, at the dealership...
Yes you can buy the blank panel.

[lowdown]

I would just like to know what's the point of all the compartments on the Overhead Console?
The front (blank spot) is supposed to be where Rear A/C on the Burb's is, right? Then, I don't know what, because the piece is missing on mine, then the garage door opener, right?
I have this in my tahoe (stock), I just need to find if GM has that piece for the first compartment, at the dealership...
There are three compartments, the first one is for your garage door opener or you can get a homelink panel with built in opener. The second one is a compartment for sunglasses or glasses. And the third one is for CDs.

Click here for picture (http://www.koolcartoons.com/lowdown/images/010.jpg)

lowdown

[TIMSPEED]

Yes you can buy the blank panel.
Can I buy the piece that covers the Sunglasses compartment? Mine's broken off...

[djc0dy]

Thanks for the write-up. I know its old, but i just started working on my truck and this was my first mod. The only problem is that i wish i had the one with a larger deadspace in the front so i could actually mount something there. Mines basically too small to put anything in there. Pictures are in my gallery if u even care. Oh well, still adds to the interior big time.

[dadngt]

I want an overhead console in my 02 Sierra Reg cab. My dome light is almost centered on the headliner,not in the rear trimlike on my old 89. Could I still be able to add the console, remove the dome light & wire the domelight wires to the consoles map lights? Thanks

[dante81_98]

does someone have these pictures saved? All I am getting is red x's.

Thanks,
Chad

[98350ss]

Nice mod *bump*

[rigamortis]

we need the pix fixed, Im about to do this install within the next few days and it would be nice to have something to go off of.

[lowdown]

we need the pix fixed, Im about to do this install within the next few days and it would be nice to have something to go off of.
I don't have any pictures but here is a link to a site that I got my instructions from for installing in a regular cap.
http://www.lwm.cc/oh/

Hope this helps

lowdown

[AirSchatz]

I just installed my console last weekend. Basically just like what lowdown did. It definitely added style to the interior.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d99/airschatz/Picture039.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d99/airschatz/Picture035.jpg

[rigamortis]

does anyone know how far it goes back in an extended cab, do you have to remove the dome light? also does anyone have pix with an extended cab that has it?

[roadking27107]

I just installed long overhead console in my 05 Extended Cab Silverado. It has the slots in the roof panel for the tabs to slide into. I did not have the piece to go into the hole in the front for the screw to go into. I carefully drilled a hole just in front of the square hole that is in the roof panel for this purpose. I then used a self tapping screw to secure the console ( make sure it is not so long as to hit the roof skin). I have not hooked up the map lights but after reading these posts I will make a connector to pull power off the dome light and the sheet metal will be my ground.

I want to install HOMELINK does anyone have any info how this will work and where to find one to fit in the garage door opener of this console. Thanks Roadking

[Izzy]

does anyone know how far it goes back in an extended cab, do you have to remove the dome light? also does anyone have pix with an extended cab that has it?
You don't have to remove the dome lamp. :read:

[JoeliusZ28]

last activity of thread maker was in 05... unfortunately i doubt the pictures will be back anytime soon. I just snagged one on ebay so it would be nice. If i dont find anymore i can probably take some when i do mine.

[JoeliusZ28]

secondly... does anyone know if there are any "plug and play" LEDs i can get for the dome lights? Id like to change those to white LEDs before I do the install.

[JoeliusZ28]

i just started on mine today. Looks like my truck also does not have the wiring alredy in place. Im gonna have to splice into the dome light as well.

[harrty]

Does anybody have pics of this overhead console install? The pics are not coming up. Thanks.:bowtie:

[harrty]

Does anybody have pics of this overhead console install? The pics are not coming up. Thanks.:bowtie:

[1BadZ71Tahoe]

Does anybody have pics of this overhead console install? The pics are not coming up. Thanks.:bowtie:

They work for me, so i'll save it and upload it later.

- B

[shortfuse]

I want to install HOMELINK does anyone have any info how this will work and where to find one to fit in the garage door opener of this console. Thanks Roadking

I'm also interested in doing that. Anyone know if that is a seperate replaceable part from GM?

[JoeliusZ28]

mine has homelink in it, however I still have not wired mine up since i installed it. Im waiting on a set of gauges im planning on putting in it before i bother. hopefully in a month or so ill have it all hooked up. Ill also take a bunch of pictures when i get around to it.

[enjun]

does anyone know how to make the reading lights come on with the dome light on a 2000?

[JoeliusZ28]

Well i FINALLY finished my install last night. I think i had every difficulty i could have possibly run into. First of all my truck didnt have the wiring harness to clip into, so that meant i had to tap the dome light. next, my domelight didnt have the ground wire it was supposed to have, so i had to tap my own ground. next i had a short with the gauge that was killing the gauge fuse, and as a result the truck too. i think i ran into every stupid problem humanly possible. Im very happy with the end result though, even my homelink system appears to be working but i havent tested it yet (the light works on it). If i can find a spot to safely and easily mount a sender, i will be installing an oil temp gauge next the trans temp gauge - i already ran the wiring for it.

here are my final pictures:

*edit* - i guess this board doesnt resize 5mp pictures lol

http://www.joeldevriendt.com/files/public/automotive/98_sierra/overhead_console/IMG_6227.JPG
http://www.joeldevriendt.com/files/public/automotive/98_sierra/overhead_console/IMG_6228.JPG
http://www.joeldevriendt.com/files/public/automotive/98_sierra/overhead_console/IMG_6230.JPG

[Desert Driver]

OK guys, I'm trying to install the short overhead console & my 2006 extended cab 1500 is not pre-wired for one. On the console itself, the wiring harness has 3 wires. They are gray/black, black, and orange. Does anyone know which one is for power, which one is for ground, & what the third one is for?

[RacingTiger03]

Does anyone know if the install for this on the NBS single cab is anything like the write-up for the OBS single cab? Looks to me like the dome light would have to be removed or relocated.. Has anyone done this to an 03-05 standard cab truck??

[ksukats57]

So heres my question-- on a 97 extended cab will the wires be there or will i need to splice into the dome light?

Thanks

[Desert Driver]

If you splice into the dome light, your maps light will only work when your dome light would work. I ended up running some speaker wire down the pillar & grounding one of the strands below the dash & spliced the other strand into accessory power down there. Works great!


So heres my question-- on a 97 extended cab will the wires be there or will i need to splice into the dome light?

Thanks

[SoCalZ28]

If you splice into the dome light, your maps light will only work when your dome light would work.

thats cause your dome light switches off a ground, so you can rob the 12+ from the dome light and then ground off one of the two screws that hold the plastic light up. or run from the dash like you did, either work great.

[thegreeny1]

thats cause your dome light switches off a ground, so you can rob the 12+ from the dome light and then ground off one of the two screws that hold the plastic light up. or run from the dash like you did, either work great.

:word:

[hillbilly2084]

JoeliusZ28, I like what you did with the gauge. I have been thinking of puting some of those gauges in my truck but wanted something different then the Pillar. What size gauges did you use?

[rigamortis]

Now I know that I have rear AC controls in there, the console came out of a suburban, Ill eventually get a blank to put in there but for now I didnt want an empty hole. I didnt think about taking pix as I made the holes but I did take these two after it was done.

For those of you that have a gap up towards the front its because of the back behind the map lights and you can cut a hole out behind them and the gap with do away.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/787/img0129wk6.jpg
Shot with iPhone (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=iPhone&make=Apple) at 2008-04-06

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Shot with iPhone (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=iPhone&make=Apple) at 2008-04-06

[akjay907]

yeea anyone know how much an overhead console would run for??

[rigamortis]

got mine for less than $30 on ebay.....

as for those people that are installing this and do not have the harness.. or only have two wire harness..... you need a ground, always hot, and only hot when the headlights are on. To me it is important that have everything wired correctly, if you have 2 always hot the lights for the homelink will always be on...... that means even when the truck it shut off and your not there.. they are on. very important to have those connected to only on with headlights.

[akjay907]

30 dollars???? damn thats alot cheaper than i thought it would be, i should do this now...

[rigamortis]

I saw one for nbs.... 02 model for $9 something on ebay yesterday..... it may go up but I only paid $40 something for mine with shipping

[Aloicious]

That looks really nice, good job. I'm installing mine soon, $30 is a good deal, they go anywhere from $30-$60 pretty regularly that I've seen.

[JoeliusZ28]

for what its worth... i have mine spliced into my dome light and and my lights work all the time.

I just messed with the wiring until i found a setup that worked and soldered it. I dont remember what exactly i did but i have to take it back apart eventually to put my oil temp gauge in. I'll post back with my setup when i do.

[JoeliusZ28]

I also have a question: does anyone know how to program the homelink? I did it on a ford once and you had to hold the outer two buttons for 5 seconds, but that doesnt work on the GM.

Apparently it was not an option at all on the trucks. The owners manual only shows the compartment where you just stick a regular opener inside.

[rigamortis]

I also have a question: does anyone know how to program the homelink? I did it on a ford once and you had to hold the outer two buttons for 5 seconds, but that doesnt work on the GM.

Apparently it was not an option at all on the trucks. The owners manual only shows the compartment where you just stick a regular opener inside.


http://www.homelink.com/home/home.tml

[TREY333]

Hello, I Have A 91 2wd Swb, That I Plan On Putting One Of These In, Being A 91. Any Chance Or Idea On Mounting It?

[GMAN12]

Just curious, what are you guys using to cut the headliner?

[88GMCtruck]

Just curious, what are you guys using to cut the headliner?

I used a sharp razor blade in both my trucks.

I noticed you have a NBS truck, I just installed a console in my 02 regular cab and it was very different than when I installed one in my 88 regular cab (this how-to was done in an 88-98). I have come pictures to upload and was planning to create a how-to for the 99+ regular cabs.

When I installed mine I moved the dome light back and rewired the map lights to work with the dome lights and independantly.

[88GMCtruck]

Here is my How-to install in a Regular Cab 99-06 (07 Classic)

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/tech-articles1/331448-99-06-07-classic-regular-cab-long-overhead-console-install.html#post3312847

[94Z-Buggy]

Will their be mounting slots and wiring for an overhead console in my 94 ext cab Z71 ???

[88GMCtruck]

I would guess that there would be the slots, but no wiring in your 94.

[mumbling_rednec]

That looks pretty easy I might have to try that one of these days.

[91blkstpsd]

Anyone know if the Homelink buttons can be used as switches? I have an extra console but am thinkin it would be nice to have my fan, lights, and nitrous switches up there..

[thatwhitechevy]

Anyone know if, on the short overhead console is it easy to reach back to the rear-most storage compartment???

[88GMCtruck]

Anyone know if the Homelink buttons can be used as switches? I have an extra console but am thinkin it would be nice to have my fan, lights, and nitrous switches up there..
I'm sure it possible however you'll have to put new switches behind the buttons themselves as they are a momentary switch. It'll probably involve some fab and wiring trickery.



Anyone know if, on the short overhead console is it easy to reach back to the rear-most storage compartment???
Yeah it's not hard. It's basically right infront of the domelamp.

[Jeff96chevy]

I just put a console in my truck. $20 from a junkyard. I took measurements of the 2 holes, drew them out and started cutting.

Only problem I ran into was that I couldn't find the dome light wires to splice into. I felt around as far as I could with my fingers, but it's not there.

I guess I'll have to run a wire down the pillar to a source, and ground it at the mounting screw.

[Ttomes]

when I put one in mine I just tapped into the rear dome light wires

[capricefrk013]

When I got my truck I wanted the overhead console and have been looking for a good deal for them and now seeing that ext cab OBS trucks are setup for them I just looked and found one for $23 shipped. Matchs the color of my interior to. I will be putting this in once I get it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380124490943&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem=

[V30_guthrie]

Hi,
I scored buckets, floor console and overhead console :D from a Suburban to put into my '87 Crewcab...anybody have any pics or instructions for this setup?:dunno:

Thanks,
Anthony

[capricefrk013]

Just did mine today.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/capricefrk013/0602091441.jpg

[Danger713]

I need to do this with a dvd console for my 2500 hd, sweet stickey !

[89_ho_rs]

I am wondering about whats behind the console in the first pic. is that a tv? I have a ecsb

[Aloicious]

I've had my console in for a while and I dig it, I'm doing some upgrades here soon, and I'll be putting in a couple gauges using the forward blank spot on the console and one of these:
http://www.socaldiesel.com/Gauge.htm

they say they're for 99-06 consoles, but they should also fit the style of console that is originally posted in this thread, I'll try to post some pics when I'm done.

[V30_guthrie]

Hi,
Well finally got around to installing the '88 SUB Overhead console in my OOBS '87 Crew cab LATE tonight...here is a pic

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2439/1221/31095610009_large.jpg

And another view...

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2439/1221/31095610010_large.jpg


Tomorrow I am replacing the Dome Lamps in it...maybe with LED if'n I can find them.

Thanks for the help,

Anthony

[hotdogstand]

From what I understand ext cabs, crew cabs, & SUV's have the bracket already in place, I you have regular cab yo may have to fabricate the rear mount. You can alway remove the dome light and look for the 2 square holes to hook into. My Tahoe has them and I just purchased an overhead console for it.:D

Thats bad news. I bought the overhead console out of an Olds van a while back and was kind of hoping a bracket would just appear. I dont want to tack weld the roof. Maybe I'll just superglue it to the headliner?

[bowtiewounderes]

i picked one up at a swap meet a while ago. are there slots in the roof in the 93's? or would i have to fabricate something up?

[89_ho_rs]

Thats bad news. I bought the overhead console out of an Olds van a while back and was kind of hoping a bracket would just appear. I dont want to tack weld the roof. Maybe I'll just superglue it to the headliner?

i had a guy glue some lights to my headliner. i would not reccommend it. it ruined my headliner and now i am stuck with some rips in my headliner. trying to now cover them up(i have never done a headliner before). so unless you get it so they are hard as a rock with screws and the glue i would not do it. just my .02

[k5hart]

I found a blue console from a '93 Blazer. It had a wiring harness for the lights that plugged into the dome light and was grounded on one of the roof supports. I'm going to try to use that in my '91 extended cab. I hope it works. This is a good thread.

[Classic LS]

It doesn't really matter, but just incase some of you guy's didn't know, the console that come's out of a suburban is taller than one that come's out of a truck. Defenatly grab what you can though, because truck one's are hard to find. I got lucky a found one out of a truck,,,but it's the wrong color. I needed a maroon one. Then I went to another yard and found the right color out of a suburban. I haven't did anything yet, but I may just get the truck one re-upholstered, or use the cloth off the maroon one. I might take the cloth off and see how well I can clean the glue off and paint the plastic. But I bet I'll end up just recovering it. Or I might just use the suburban one like everyone else since there appear's to be a blank for the a/c switch's available.

['99ObsChevy]

SO it is an old post but i was wondering, i already have the overhead console and ide like to add one of a few things, 1 being a newer style mirror with a compass and temp gauge, or throw my heat and air controls where lowdown put that headunit or whatever cool gadget that was up there so i could open up lots of possibilities and space in the stock area. how hard do you think i would have to work to get that stuff done?? especially the new mirror out of like a new to new ish truck for the compass and temp gauge?


thanks

[supersteve1191]

just picked up the overhead console out of an obs ext cab for my 96 k1500...$10 at a junk yard. btw if the fabric is the wrong color dupli color sells fabric paint, im gonna try some of that bc I also need mine maroon. 99obs..let me know if you end up doing that. I wanna do the same but I don't know where the temp gauge and compass is located so I can pull it from the junk yard...

[supersteve1191]

the fabric around it was originally grey... but I painted it with fabric paint and it turned out really good. I am really happy with it.

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/supersteve1191/1113091339.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/supersteve1191/1113091533.jpg

[91blkstpsd]

Looks real good!

[heavrolet9894]

I'm trying to install a 99-06 short overhead console in my 97 rcsb but I don't know what to do about the clips that hold the rear of the console up. Has anyone done this and I just missed it? Please help.

[Jestered]

I'm looking to do the same thing in my 1996 Silverado ecsb. Will the 99-06 overhead console work in the 1996 truck? They look almost the same, but I think the 99-06 has a slightly different front where it looks like there would be a large gap between the console and the headliner. The thing I like about the one I found is it has the digital readout area in the front as opposed to the blank or ac controls. I'd like to have the digital readout, but not if there's gonna be a large gap between the headliner and console. Please someone help, so I can order the right console. I want to get this done soon.

TIA

[supersteve1191]

I'm looking to do the same thing in my 1996 Silverado ecsb. Will the 99-06 overhead console work in the 1996 truck? They look almost the same, but I think the 99-06 has a slightly different front where it looks like there would be a large gap between the console and the headliner. The thing I like about the one I found is it has the digital readout area in the front as opposed to the blank or ac controls. I'd like to have the digital readout, but not if there's gonna be a large gap between the headliner and console. Please someone help, so I can order the right console. I want to get this done soon.

TIA

I think your talking about the temp gauge? if so, your gonna have to run the sensor wire and get a sensor. idk about the gap, but i have the same truck you do...I put the overhead console in from the 96-98 trucks..im gonna swap out the mirror eventually with the temp and comp. imo thats the way to go

[heavrolet9894]

The 99-06 console is to wide. It won't fit on flat spot between the sun visors

[Need2bcustom]

I just snagged one off ebay for my 02 silverado regular cab. Is there any special instructions on programming the homelink buttons. I am new to this mod. Thanks.

[AKCobaltGMC]

I know this is an old post but i have a 97 obs xcab with the overhead console and i was wanting to change out the map light bulbs for blue leds do they just twist and come out or do i have to pull the console i tried twisting but it didnt really want to so i was worried about breaking it my dad had a 95 s-10 blazer some years back with the same console and i thought you just twisted the lights and the poped out so you could replace the bulb any help would be great thanks for all the info guys

[LS1GMCTruck]

Which overhead console(OBS) has the slightly larger front drop down area large enough to put two gauges in? One version has enough room, one doesn't. thanx

[88GMCtruck]

the SUV style has the larger opening

[8lugz]

I've had my console in for a while and I dig it, I'm doing some upgrades here soon, and I'll be putting in a couple gauges using the forward blank spot on the console and one of these:
http://www.socaldiesel.com/Gauge.htm

they say they're for 99-06 consoles, but they should also fit the style of console that is originally posted in this thread, I'll try to post some pics when I'm done.



That is a sweet gauge mount. Looks like it will fit.

[Helomedic1171]

guys - to eliminate the gap that forms by using an SUV console in a truck, cut down the alignment peg to the left of the nipple where the screw goes, and also cut down the nipple. don't cut it OFF, or completely flush with the console, as you need some meat in there for the screw to grab. but if you cut it down a bit, you can get the console to sit flush. also - someone else suggested cutting out a piece of headliner where the sunglasses holder hits the headliner - I can say from experience he's 100% right and it works. my console looks like it's always been in my truck. once I figure out how to post pics, I will.

[LS1GMCTruck]

I'm looking for an overhead console like the one above in post #101, in gray. Anyone have one for sale? Can pay with PayPal or send you a check/cashiers check or money-order. Thanks

[Mud Thrower]

I just purchased the short overhead console and I am wondering if anyone has ever rerouted the vent, ac, and heater controls to the empty compartment?
I would like to reroute them and install a CB radio where they originally go.

Any ideas?

[schristi69]

Ok, this sounds like something I need to do. I have a 2005 Silverado 2500HD that already has the short console. Which console should I be looking for? The 99-06 version?

[bigblazerboy]

this will be a easy swap in a 95 tahoe right? im goin sunday to get one from a sub and plan to install it after i paint it to match interior

[Helomedic1171]

should be. if you have issues, post up questions and I'm sure someone will answer them. but this how-to guide was pretty self-explanatory when i did mine.

[bigblazerboy]

well i got it today going to put it in soon after i change the tan part to grey and need to get the front piece the screw goes into since we lost it in the roof

[Therocked]

does anybody know if they sell a blank piece that replaces where the a/c switch belongs? i just put the console in my truck and the one i got came out of a suburban that originally came with rear a/c

[Classic LS]

does anybody know if they sell a blank piece that replaces where the a/c switch belongs? i just put the console in my truck and the one i got came out of a suburban that originally came with rear a/c


Yes they do. The part # is listed somewhere in this thread,,I think. If not, just call your local dealer, or go to the junk yard.

[Therocked]

i got my console at the junk yard and there was only two suburbans there with it and both of them had rear a/c. i called the dealer and asked about a blank peice and he couldn't find any listings for it. i also looked through every page on this sticky and couldn't find any part number anywhere. i did see one picture that had it though.

[k5hart]

They made them. I got mine out of full size blazers. They are hard to come by.

[bigblazerboy]

i cant find one either so i think im just going to make some piece there and mount my switches on it

[Helomedic1171]

I made one and painted it to match my interior, but eventually I'll mount a tranny temp gauge in it.

[Charlie Mitchel]

Here is a link to Dakota Digital. The part number is OHC2-95C-PU. [URL="http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm"].

They make a billet filler for the overhead console that accepts two guages. I actually got mine on E-Bay. Search for overhead console filler.

I put Nordskag digital Oil Temp and Trans Temp guages in mine and wired a Painless Wiring switch in the line for power so I can turn them on and off. The switch is in the dash below the light switch. I have this in a 93 Extended Cab. I painted the insert black and with the black face guages they disappear when turned off.

[Charlie Mitchel]

Here is a link to Dakota Digital. The part number is OHC2-95C-PU. [URL="http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm"].

They make a billet filler for the overhead console that accepts two guages. I actually got mine on E-Bay. Search for overhead console filler.

I put Nordskag digital Oil Temp and Trans Temp guages in mine and wired a Painless Wiring switch in the line for power so I can turn them on and off. The switch is in the dash below the light switch. I have this in a 93 Extended Cab. I painted the insert black and with the black face guages they disappear when turned off.

[hdb0002]

I got an '04 2500hd that i'm looking to put an overhead console in. Will a suburban console fit? or one from an older/newer truck? Thanks

[JustDestined]

Lowdown thats a nice install on the overhead console. Is that a disc changer controller you mounted in the front of it?

[Chevy-Art]

I was also wondering what that was.

[Mud Thrower]

I just put the shorter one in my 02 crew cab, take your time and measure twice, not that bad of an install.
Now I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of a way to extend the cables or wiring from the factor climate controls so i can move them to the cubby hole of the overhead console i just installed. im looking to put a cb radio in the dash where the factory climate controls are?
anything would help.

[Classic LS]

I seen some of the Suburban console switch blank's the last time I was at the junk yard. I'm going again soon. I might grab some if anyone is interested.

What would be a fair price to ask for them.

[shivam]

hey............
hard task to do............
correct ............

[zzzzzzz]

is the 2010 a new head liner (look/lines) and can i do in it ?

[transplant]

ya'll do realize this thread was started in 2003... lol

[zzzzzzz]

in the 2010 line up is/was there more then one overhead console ?

[jerry04]

I have a very small gap in mine, you have to really look to see it. If you didn't know it was there you wouldn't even notice it.

http://www.koolcartoons.com/lowdown/images/010.jpg

What year of a truck did you put it in?

And if you mounted it using screws, did you grind the brackets off of the back of the console? HELLO lowdown 'm installing one of these in 93rcsb,if i'm looking at the right photo what do you have mounted in the front of the console can't figure out for the life of me what it is.jerry04

[mumbling_rednec]

any body got any pics of what they did with the existing dome light, i guess my question is will it hit or will it look weired?

[Helomedic1171]

it doesn't hit, and it looks factory. especially since you have an extended cab.

[BIG MAC]

Mine in my OBS reg. cab

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/kyrebel/newInt011.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/kyrebel/SwitchMod011.jpg

[Rollinchoppas]

I got a custom overhead console in mine with wood trim and mood lights. Looks really cool at night. Also did the suede headliner
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r480/woodgraingripper/Picture018.jpg

[Doober]

While looking for pictures of an '88-'94 floor console I came across one of these, they're still around $30-$40. If I realized they were that cheap I probably would've done it a long time ago! :D

[Bigg G]

1 of what ????

Nothing up there ^^^^^ except your siggy !!!!

[Doober]

An overhead console of course :)

[transplant]

I finished mine this afternoon. I had to remove the gray cloth on the upper part & replace it with blue. Then I took the leap of faith & started cutting on the headliner. Sliced into the wires I had ran for the mirror. Then I stuck it up there.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/0387/Photo276.jpg

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/0387/Photo278.jpg

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/0387/Photo279.jpg

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/0387/Photo287.jpg

[LS1GMCTruck]

Nice installation job. I'm looking for a nice clean gray upper console like yours, with the blank insert like yours.

[Helomedic1171]

if you want that insert, look in the older models. they tended to be in those more often, in my experience. I think rear A/C controls started becoming standard around 95 or so, and the separate A/C system followed along with it. no consoles I've found in 95's or later have that exact insert. all of the ones I've found have at least one knob to control the rear blower.

[LS1GMCTruck]

gotcha. thanks.

[transplant]

You can purchase the blank from a dealer. Mine was gray. I went to a interior shop & they sold a 4' x 4' square of headliner material for $5. Then I flipped it over & removed the screws that hold the upper & lower halves together. Removed the old gray stuff & installed the new blue stuff useing 3M interior adhesive. Installed the screws & was ready to go. Really very easy.

[transplant]

Nice installation job. I'm looking for a nice clean gray upper console like yours, with the blank insert like yours.

There is a forum member here that seems to have alot of overhead consoles. Here is a link to a thread he started http://www.fullsizechevy.com/showthread.php?444318-88-98-overhead-consoles-2-fro-the-99-06

[creper]

I can conferm that there are rear and frount mounting oles on a 94 extended cab. I looks great!

[mds47588]

Just added one to my '92 Ext Cab, and yep there were mounting holes in place.

Oh, and mine cost a me a wallet busting $6.99 at my local U-Pull-It yard...:)

[Itsspraypainted]

Love this write up, gotta find a console. A 94 gmc Sierra wouldn't have the wires, would it?

[mick69]

Has anyone done an OH console on an 86 Silverado Standard cab?

[Helomedic1171]

the wires being present isn't really important. just cut a section of wires with the connectors from the "donor" truck and then splice them into your harness. it worked great on my truck. I mounted a trans temp gauge in place of the single A/C knob, and I'm in the process of adding a remote winch control switch setup.

[zegle]

awesome idea! i could use the extra "odds and ends" space in my 94 k1500 lol

[Jeff6.0]

It's hard to get a good shot of this in a standard cab but here's a few pics of mine.
It took a little fandangling but I put my Scangauge up there.

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/Jeff6L/IMG_4989.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/Jeff6L/IMG_4985.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/Jeff6L/IMG_4981.jpg

[mossyoakcraker]

anyone have pics of the short console?

[Jeff6.0]

FYI, These consoles will even fit a standard cab if thats why your asking about the shorty.

[Chevy-Art]

Here is mine.
http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq86/chevy-art/003-4.jpg

[69taposer]

Awesome thread! Will be hitting the junkyard today for a console!!

Phil

[69taposer]

Picked up a mint long grey console out of a '94 'burb for $24 at a junkyard today for my '02. Will be installing this week!

Phil

[tylerj100]

https://mail.google.com/a/onewoods.net/?ui=2&ik=ef44349625&view=att&th=130ab8f10f00d93e&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw

[Cecil-tucky]

Its Nice living next Door to a junkyard. Picked up a console out of a early 90's S10 Blazer for 5 bucks and put it in my ECSB 95 chevy, hooked it up and i love it already

Couldn't find the Harness in the Original Pic, so I just took my old dome light out and spliced the one built in console in

[192Darkhorse]

Its Nice living next Door to a junkyard. Picked up a console out of a early 90's S10 Blazer for 5 bucks and put it in my ECSB 95 chevy, hooked it up and i love it already

Couldn't find the Harness in the Original Pic, so I just took my old dome light out and spliced the one built in console in

Do you have any pics of this install? Was the console from the blazer the long one and did it fit flush up against the headliner? I was considering that option but some said it would fit flush...was also considering taking the computer itself out of the blazer and install it into my silvy console

[RichLockyer]

Here's a simple mod for those who want the map lights to come on with the dome light.

First, you have to reverse the power feed to the map lights so they are constantly fed 12v, and the switches connect the ground (if you've upgraded to LED, they may have to be flipped in their sockets).
Now just connect a pair of diodes between the lamps and switches and connect that to the dome light's switched ground.
The diodes keep the map light switches from backfeeding and activating the dome lights or the opposite map light.

http://personal.linkline.com/rlockyer/CONSOLELIGHT.JPG

[RichLockyer]

If the diode pair looks suspiciously like half of a full-wave bridge, you're right.
You can do the same thing by using a bridge rectifier and trimming and insulating the "-" lead. Connect the "+" lead to the dome light's ground lead, and connect the map lights to each of the "AC" leads.
The bridge rectifier is packaged a bit more conveniently for this type of project, and some of the larger ones even have a hole for mounting.

[Helomedic1171]

that's pretty awesome, rich. thanks for the info.

[Cecil-tucky]

Do you have any pics of this install? Was the console from the blazer the long one and did it fit flush up against the headliner? I was considering that option but some said it would fit flush...was also considering taking the computer itself out of the blazer and install it into my silvy console

Well My truck is over at my buddys uncles garage. Put a new Fuel tank and pump in today and now a fuel line blows. But id be more then happy to snap a few for ya. It is long one, and where the dome light is on Blazer console, theres a 2 screws holding it up, and the one screw up front. Once you pull the dome light out of your truck, you wanna drill 2 holes about 2 inches from Orig. screw holes in s10 console and go through cab brace. and run ya a screw through.

One thing is the head of the console is going to be moved more towards back of truck some, but it isnt in a spot that looks awful. looks like it came with the truck. and theres an orange, white and black wire coming out of the blazer console, splice dome light orange and white, dont worry bout the black wire, and your set!

[Itsspraypainted]

Just wanna make sure, I have a 1994 k1500 extended cab. Before I ruin my headliner. This will fit correct? I know it's in the thread like 20 times, just want to heard it directly answered lol. Also the console I got, has the rear hvac controls. Where can I get the plate, or what can I put there? Thanks! I'll put up pics tonight after I tackle this.

[kjhud]

I will be looking to do this in my 92 single cab. It'll give me something to do plus my headliner isn't there, just the foam.

[Cecil-tucky]

Do you have any pics of this install? Was the console from the blazer the long one and did it fit flush up against the headliner? I was considering that option but some said it would fit flush...was also considering taking the computer itself out of the blazer and install it into my silvy console

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee276/JC122491/0803011557.jpg


Well here she is, colors black, but i couldnt pass it up for the price and ill get it to match up when i start this new job and have some money to put in er. Or if my buddy can come across a BLue one to match truck. Seems to be a rare color of sorts

My question is How can I get the Map Lights to come on seperate so i dont have to turn the dome light on too? I have a Orange, White, and a Black Wire Coming from the Console and a orange and white off the dome light. As you can see since its a s10 console, i had to remove the stock dome light for the S10 console to fit, How can i get this to work so i dont have to have all 3 lights on when i only wanna push the button for the map light?

[RichLockyer]

On my '95, orange is hot 24/7 and black is ground.
White is from the door pin switches.

I'm not sure how the console is wired, but you should be able to connect the white and orange to the original dome light wires, and connect the black to a body ground and have it work as it did on the S10... everything comes on with the door, but only the individual map lights come on when the map switch is pressed.

If that's not happening, I posted a wiring diagram a few days ago that allows it to work that way (takes a couple of diodes)... or just insulate the white wire from the map lights and it should then work like the Tahoe... dome light only with doors, map lights only with the switch.

http://personal.linkline.com/rlockyer/CONSOLELIGHT.JPG

[Ri22o]

I've been thinking about doing this to my Crew Cab. It looks like I will need to hit up the local junk yards.

[vidrine1214]

what is the brown wire for the overhead console is it to light up the homelink buttons when the lights are turned on at night?

[speedracer326]

Of all these pics, I have yet to see the dome light in an ECSB with an SUV console installed.

[pacgas]

I have an 88 1500 and I will do what you did as it looks really simple and sure adds to the interior quality!

[vidrine1214]

just got mine up and wired in just need to color match it now.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii239/vidrine1214/P300811_1727.jpg (http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii239/vidrine1214/?action=view&current=P300811_1727.jpg)


but i still havnt figured this question out?

what is the brown wire for the overhead console is it to light up the homelink buttons when the lights are turned on at night?

[RichLockyer]

The wire's on the console or in the roof of your truck?
My console came with a pigtail. The pigtail had the brown wire, but the console did not have homelink and only the orange and black wires were on the console.

If the brown wire is on the roof of your truck, check it with a meter... it probably is for the homelink lights.
Homelink probably draws it's power from the same power feed as the map lights since they both have power 24/7.

[vidrine1214]

no the brown was from the pigtail i think im going to connect it to a constant power and see what turns on if it is for the home link lights ill send a wire to my light light switch so they will turn on with my others

[2HeavyChevy]

Don't know if want... I don't know what I would use with all that extra storage space... lol

[speedracer326]

Of all these pics, I have yet to see the dome light in an ECSB with an SUV console installed.

Anyone?

[RichLockyer]

Don't know if want... I don't know what I would use with all that extra storage space... lol
I did it just for the map lights.

Then I bought a pair of RayBans because my wrap-around shades wouldn't fit the pocket :D

[enjun]

How do you wire up a console that came from a 2004 (3 wires) into a 2001 with only 2 wires and make the lights work with the door and independent

[01lftdsilvy]

will the overhead console work for a 01 silverado ext cab its a base model tho with no power options?

[sound227]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted pics and links of their overhead installs. I put one from a Yukon in my 98 regular cab this weekend and it took less than an hour since I knew what I was getting myself into. I will post a few pics once I make 5 posts and am granted permission to do so.

[Itsspraypainted]

I agree^ I also want to thank everyone. Without this thread I would have never cut into my headliner. I'll post a pic later!

[sound227]

Here are some pics of the install on my 98 regular cab. After cutting off the mounting tabs in the rear, I took out the back compartment and predrilled the two holes for the rear screws. Once I held the unit in position, I simply poked holes through the headliner with a nail where the screws would mount, and i scratched the surface of the roof so i could identify the marks once I cut out the head unit. I had to make three holes in the head liner. One for the screws in the rear, one for the screw in the front, and one above the map lights since the housing sticks up above the console. As stated in this thread, be very careful when drilling the roof skin. There is 1/2 inch clearance in the rear, and only 1/4 inch clearance toward the windshield. Be very careful with your screw selection. I spliced a power wire into the dome light... which I had to take a chunk out of for the new wire in order for it to draw tight back into its housing. I ran the ground to one of the mounting screws, soldered the wires to the factory pigtail I took from the junkyard, and installed it using the factory plug. Took about an hour start to finish. Got all the info I needed from this thread and this other site http://www.lwm.cc/oh/ . Thanks again guys!!!!

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/sound227/IMG_1089.jpg
holes cut- was actually a lot of fun to cut the headliner
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/sound227/IMG_1090.jpg
first fitting after drilling the holes very very carefully
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/sound227/IMG_1091.jpg
wires ran
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/sound227/IMG_1092.jpg
complete

[rick90gmc]

i like how that looks in a regular cab, wasent sure it would fit... u guys are giveing me to many ideals ill be out of money b4 i know it haha

[ieetgluu]

Here is my How-to install in a Regular Cab 99-06 (07 Classic)

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/tech-articles1/331448-99-06-07-classic-regular-cab-long-overhead-console-install.html#post3312847
:chair: What happened to this link/write-up???

[ieetgluu]

And yes, I am aware of the thread's old age

[bigblazerboy]

love mine installed it in my tahoe last year. got another one if anyones interested

[bdazz]

nice, just picked up a 95 z71 ext cab with no overhead, found an overhead now imma install that sucker after reading this old post, glad to see even after all these years stuff like this is still up helping us new truck guys (and old) hook our trucks up..thanks!

[loki223]

yeah, i have to agree with a couple other posters in here, thanks a lot for everyone who has posted pictures of their install, it was a great help to me. I wouldn't have dared cut into my headliner if it wasn't for y'all being there showing me that it'll work great! and if anyone is wondering, yes the slots for the OH console are there in a OBS crew cab. I meant to take pictures when i did my install, but completely spaced on it, as a buddy of mine was fixing his fuel tank crossover box in his truck, another was installing my infinity speakers in the rear, another buddy was switching his hood with a better one he found at the salvage yard, while a fourth was messing with his power steering pump. needless to say, we all just got back from the salvage yard, and we all were playing with our trucks and installing new goodies. lol

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o579/Loki-223/96%20CCLBSRW%204x4%20TD%20WIP%20DD/2012-02-21_17-13-04_500.jpg
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o579/Loki-223/96%20CCLBSRW%204x4%20TD%20WIP%20DD/2012-02-21_17-12-20_859.jpg

[rockusaf]

I decided to give this a try so I picked one of these up at the pick-n-pull for $6 because the guy put it in as a dome light :head: I pulled the fabric off and just cleaned it up and just painted the base black to match the headliner. After reading through everything on here I installed it with no problem but now I want to replace the bulbs to LEDs to match my dome light, anyone know what bulb these take?

[pacgas]

That's a great looking ride, good job!

[onehillbilly06]

I got lucky and found a full length overhead console with the limo led lights in an auto salvage yard here in OKC. Picked up the console and other misc wood items from the conversion truck all for 10 bucks. I painted the wood and wired it up and installed and it looks awesome!

[pacgas]

what are "lime led lights" and what year and model did you get those out of???

[onehillbilly06]

what are "lime led lights" and what year and model did you get those out of???

Not "lime" led lights. "Limo" led lights. They put them in conversion vans a lot, but i pulled this console out of a 96ish Chevy extended cab that had a "cowboy conversion kit". That kinda kit is usually done aftermarket with wood grain accents and hidden LED lights. Ill post a picture when as soon as i can that shows it better.

[onehillbilly06]

Here are some pics of the full length console painted and installed.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/onehillbilly06/2012-03-11194505.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/onehillbilly06/2012-03-12165828.jpg

[pacgas]

That's a real nice looking console.. Good job!

[zbeast]

http://img.tapatalk.com/aee48720-c8fe-c4ea.jpg


Shard

[zbeast]

Wrapped mine in advantage max 4 HD CAMO tonight I thinknit looks good


Shard

[pacgas]

I agree!

[zbeast]

I agree!


Thanks man, I'm picking up my all tan headliner and same camo wrapped visors Tom, I didn't have guts to do them myself lol, but I will post pics when all complete


Shard

[akbogger52]

could i install one of these on my 91 silverado?

[zbeast]

Mild modification but yes and the answers are in this thread just read it


Shard

[SUPREME DREAM]

Just did mine today, The only issue I had was with the front, It's hard to find the right size screw to reach and be able to go through all the way to the top. But all in all good sticky:charge:

[benz88]

Whats this out of?

[budweiser143]

I installed a similar console in my '04 Silverado. I got it out of a Blazer at ther junkyard. The only difference is it it has an extra set of map lights in the rear, as well as a full done light.

Zbeast, I love the camo wrap!

[chevychris]

i got a console about a week ago and had a chance to install it this weekend. the front plate holds gauges that are made by the same company that made my dash - dakota digital

not overly complicated (i had more issues with the gauges than the actual console)

http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/bc-chris/truck/IMG_0310.jpg

i painted the stainless steel plate so it would match the console...

http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/bc-chris/truck/ceilingconsole.jpg

http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/bc-chris/truck/IMG_1689.jpg

http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/bc-chris/truck/IMG_1691.jpg

http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/bc-chris/truck/console1.jpg

http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/bc-chris/truck/console2.jpg


the left gauge has clock/cabin temp/date. the right gauge show the external air temp

http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/bc-chris/truck/console3.jpg


edit... here is the dash/steering wheel:
http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx274/bc-chris/truck/steeringwheel.jpg

[DanR7985]

It seems that all of these installs are on OBS. I have an 03 extended cab work truck model 4x4. Does anyone know if it will have the slots for the rear hooks to sit in? I would hate to cut into it and it not have them.

I answered my own question. I ended up cutting into it and it did have the slots for it.

[AirmanSkee]

I know this post is very old but does any one have the delete cover for the suburban rear air? Or know if I could relocate my AC controls there to free up my dash for a double din? I picked this blue one up out of an older Suburban today for 15$.

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o584/AirmanSkee/IMG_1777.jpg

[bdazz1109]

I did this mod over the weekend on my 95 silverado, looks good but I must say WEAR gloves! i got slivers of fiberglass all over my hands and arms or whatever is in the headliner when removing sections. sh#* still itches :\

[AirmanSkee]

Finally got mine painted and mounted.

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o584/AirmanSkee/02807611-50B8-4DC7-B619-FC2EE425D8A3-6177-0000087F40F59470.jpg
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o584/AirmanSkee/C8B4B06E-5D02-428A-A7F1-1C9167C20F7E-6177-0000087EBA7ABBD9.jpg
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o584/AirmanSkee/F657FAC6-2BA5-424D-AF1A-A97CBFACE2A4-6177-0000087E9A17481F.jpg
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o584/AirmanSkee/5209152F-EA81-415A-9503-9C36E7ECC625-6177-0000087E78455AB5.jpg

This makes me excited to get the rest of my interior swapped to black/red.

If I can find the blank this is what Im going to put on it... Does anyone have a blank?!
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o584/AirmanSkee/4A181657-92FC-4AA9-9D10-85AB883D3AC2-6177-0000087E883A73BF.jpg

[chevychris]

If I can find the blank this is what Im going to put on it... Does anyone have a blank?!



i just sent you a pm



chris

[Barron_cesar]

I need a bank insert Any one know where i can get it

[Itsspraypainted]

Blanks are discontinued. Try a junkyard

[welder1138]

Does anyone know if this will work in a 98 gmc sonoma highrider (zr2)?

[ieetgluu]

Does anyone know if this will work in a 98 gmc sonoma highrider (zr2)?

Is it a factory available option for that truck? If not, Id say the mounting points arent there

[chevychris]

Is it a factory available option for that truck? If not, Id say the mounting points arent there



i don't have the mounts in my truck.... but that didn't stop me from installing my overhead console

[MacktasticSlick]

Gonna look for one of these after I do my headliner. My truck has a nasty vented vinyl looking material. Ewww lol

[schnellttz06]

Does anyone know how to wire the Homelink garage door opener that goes in the console? I found one in a Olds Bravada and I am getting ready to do this console install. Thanks in advance.

[90LiftedChevy]

Looks great! What do people usually put where the heater controls used to go?

[sound227]

A blank plate. U can find them in the junkyards.

[AirmanSkee]

This was my blank before it got painted to match the rest.

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o584/AirmanSkee/IMG_21621.jpg

[slev]

Damn... another thing I need to do to my truck...(s) haha.

Thanks for the write up.

[chevynut_92]

Just did mine today after reading this thread. I never thought it would have been so easy. Thanks for everyone's input that really helped me along the way.

[roachkv]

found one in a Olds Bravada

schnellttz06, did you get any PM feedback on this? I want to add Homelink and am researching my options. Could you add a pic of what you bought? I'm having a hard time finding what other GM brand Homelinks might work.

For those who have worked with the overhead console, how do you take it OFF? Do you first have to remove the blank at the front, and if so, how? I don't want to break any tabs trying to get mine down.

[RollTide4x4]

It's hard to get a good shot of this in a standard cab but here's a few pics of mine.
It took a little fandangling but I put my Scangauge up there.

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/Jeff6L/IMG_4989.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/Jeff6L/IMG_4985.jpg

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/Jeff6L/IMG_4981.jpg

I had the idea to do this too but idk if it will work with the short front pocket

[speedracer326]

I had the idea to do this too but idk if it will work with the short front pocket

Dude, if you have the shorter panel than he does you can put a DIC in it. That's what my (uninstalled) console has.

[RollTide4x4]

What is a DIC? Post up a picture of your console

[speedracer326]

Man, I thought someone in this thread had installed one. If this device looks like it'll fit in your console, then it will. It tells you instant economy, avg econ, temperature, heading, distance to empty, and other stuff. Pic isn't mine, but it is the same thing as mine.

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/1994chevydriver/DIC%20install%2097k1500/DSC00426.jpg

[RollTide4x4]

That's pretty cool. I wanted to put in a ScanGauge though so I could get engine codes. You know where I can find a DIC?

[speedracer326]

I've got an extra or 2, YGPM.

[bridaddy77503]

I think it depends on the package mine is a silverado package and came
With the console as far as I know.

[speedracer326]

Optional yes, but also rare as hens' teeth to come like that from the factory.

[mist8kn]

First modification to my truck and its awesome. Nice to have more lighting than just the dome light