Crew cab (Super Cab similar)

Following are some sketches to show you some of the possible variations available for centre roof consoles.

Points of Interest:

• Robust construction - Suitably durable for off road driving. Manufactured from steel and hardwood plywood - NO PLASTIC.
• The shape of the base of the console can be custom made to suit your radio(s) and other requirements.
• Radio holes and storage openings etc. cut to suit your requirements and accessories.
• Designed for maximum headroom without interfering with the sunvisors or any other functions of the vehicle.
• Upholstered in a vinyl or velour finish.
• A vacuum formed finish is also available for this roof console. This is a foam backed, heat shrunk, one wrap (no seams) finish similar to the finish on the dashboard. Click here for prices.
• Fits the vehicle without drilling any holes by utilising the rear view mirror and interior light mounting screw holes. The interior light then re-mounts into a pre cut hole in the console.
• There are two different interior lights fitted to this vehicle. One was a plain interior light, the other is an interior light with two map lights and separate switches for the map lights. This is called the “dual bug eye interior light”. To set up the console correctly we will need to know which style of light is fitted to the vehicle.
• Designed so the radio curly cords are out of view.
• We manufacture our consoles in weekly batches. If we receive an order by Monday 5:30pm Sydney time your console will be dispatched on the following Friday. The dispatch date can vary if there is a public holiday.
• Professional fitting service available.

Your centre roof console will be designed to suit your specific model vehicle. It will neatly follow the contours of your hoodlining and will be the ideal width to suit the distance between your sunvisors. The length of the console takes into account the mounting system for the console, the shape of the cabin and when applicable, headroom for the rear seat passengers. When calculating the depth of the console we allow for maximum headroom and a clear view for the rear vision mirror. As no two model vehicles are the same our "vehicle specific" consoles are the best available.

In addition to being "vehicle specific" we also "custom build" each console to suit your requirements - nobody else does that! We adjust the shape of the base of the console to suit your radio(s) storage or lighting requirements. When custom building your console we can build a slim line console for maximum headroom or a deeper console for maximum storage. We can make the console's radio housing(s) as small as your radio(s) will allow providing more headroom and moving your radio(s) closer to the windscreen for better access. Another advantage of this versatility of design, most modern radios have a LCD (liquid crystal display) screen. It is easier to read the LCD when you are looking square onto the screen. Whenever possible, we change the angle on the console's facia panel to suit the radio being fitted.

MICROPHONE CURLY CORD RETAINER

A piece of "one wrap" hook and loop tape is supplied with each roof console (one retainer for each radio) to prevent your microphone curly cord from dangling and blocking your view. Simply screw this retainer onto the console in a suitable position between the radio and the microphone clip, then wrap the tape around the curly cord. If you need the full length of the curly cord, the "one wrap" tape is easy to release and re-attach.

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Introduction. This roof console is mounted without drilling any holes in the vehicle. The front mounting bracket on the console utilises the original mounting points for the sunvisors and also utilises two of the holes for the plastic studs that hold the hood lining in position. The back of the console is held in place by utilising the interior light screw holes. The interior light is re-mounted into the pre-cut hole in the base of the console. All wiring can be fitted without drilling any holes or cutting the trim.

Step 1. Remove the interior light, the inside screw on each sunvisor, and the two plastic Christmas tree studs above the rear view mirror.

Step 2. Hold the console in position to check the fit. Make sure you have received the correct console, in good order, before cutting any holes in the console.

Step 3. If your console has a *S.A.O. remove the carpet on the base of the storage area.

Step 4. Fit your radio(s) and accessories into the console - see the "instructions on installing a radio into a console" and the "radio fitting kit" supplied with the console.

Step 5. Prepare the roof console to accept the genuine interior light. Firstly, cut out the vinyl covering the hole in the plywood for the interior light. The vinyl should be cut flush with the edges of the hole to allow a clear view when screwing the console into position. This hole is covered by the base of the light, cutting this hole will not effect the upholstered finish. Place the interior light on the base of the console, covering the hole. Ensure that the interior light is sitting flush on the console and in the centre of the console. Using the three 25mm, 8gauge self tapping screws supplied with the "console fitting kit," screw the interior light onto the console. Remove the interior light from the console to allow access to the consoles rear mounting screw holes. It is now a simple procedure to re-mount the interior light after the console is fitted.

Step 6. Install the wiring and aerial lead(s) before fitting the console. Be sure to leave enough spare wire to reach down to the seat. This will make it easier to connect your wiring to the radio(s) before fitting the console. The excess wire can be coiled up inside the console.

*S.A.O. - Storage/Access Opening.
An oval shaped hole with an elasticised vinyl flap.
The flap keeps the stored items in and most of the red dust out.
The S.A.O. also allows access to fuses or to V.S.W.R. in a radio.

Step 7. Place the console on the seat. Connect the wiring and check that the radio(s) and accessories are operational before installing the console. If your console has a *S.A.O. you may wish to position your wiring or fuses at the back of the console to allow easy access without removing the console.

Step 8. Install the wiring for your interior light. There is a black wire and a red wire provided in the console fitting kit to extend the earth and power to the console. Attach the red power wire to the vehicle using one of the genuine interior light mounting screws. The black earth wire should be fitted under the head of one of the 45mm long screws that hold the back of the console in position. (see step 12).

Step 9. There are two screw rivets provided in the console fitting kit. Remove the threaded screws from the black plastic plugs. Fit the plastic plugs into the holes that were exposed after removing the Christmas tree studs.

Step 10. Coil up any excess wire while lifting the console into position. Thread the red interior light wire down through the hole in the console for the interior light. Press the console firmly onto the hood lining. Ensure that all seven mounting points line up with the screw holes in the vehicle.

Step 11. Using the genuine screws, attach the sunvisors back into the original position. Do not tighten the screws yet. This will allow the back of the console to move enough to line up the rear mounting screw holes.

Step 12. Using the three 45mm x 10gauge self tapping screws and the three washers supplied in the "console fitting kit," screw the back of the console to the interior light mounting screw holes. The interior light earth wire supplied with the "console fitting kit" should be attached between the washer and the head of one of these three mounting screws.

Step 13. Connect the power and earth wires to the interior light when mounting the interior light onto the base of the console. Position the wires so the heat generated from the interior light globe won't effect them.

Step 14. Tighten up the sunvisor mounting screws. Do not overtighten these screws, the steel clips are very brittle. Fit the two threaded screws back into the black plastic plugs (ie the screw rivets) then place the snap caps over the head of these screws.

Step 15. If your console has a * S.A.O. replace the carpet inside the storage area.

*S.A.O. - Storage/Access Opening.
An oval shaped hole with an elasticised vinyl flap.
The flap keeps the stored items in and most of the red dust out.
The S.A.O. also allows access to fuses or to V.S.W.R. in a radio.

Below are some sketches to show you some of the possible variations available for centre roof consoles.