How difficult is it to run wires up to the overhead area, do you need to remove the headliner?
Custom 3d Printed Overhead Consoles for 80 Series (2 Viewers)
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thatcabledude
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Depends on the year if your truck. 95+ would be a cake walk compared to earlier years.
The pre-95 is absolutely terrible for wire options. I'd be interested to hear creative ways people have gotten wires to this area for those model years.
My 80 is a 1997
Pain in the ass for CA legal LS swap but easier to run wires to the overhead console
That's pretty damn awesome in my book.
thatcabledude
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I pulled two pvc jacketed 4conductor wires and the control lead of the Auxbeam up there from the base of the B-pillar very easily using a device called a Magnapull
Magnepull Wire Fishing System
The Magnepull wire fishing kits have simplified the way wires are fished. The Magnepull cuts fishing time by over 70 percent. Great for electricians, cable installers, satellite installers, and anyone that fishes wire on a regular basis.
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AUXBEAM 1.2m 4Pin 8Way Switch Panel Extension Cable Line Connector Adapter Cable | eBay
Specially thick hard wire provides super protection against EMI interference and RF interference such as automotive circuit interference. There is a 4-pin aviation video cable, a cable for transmitting video and power.
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thatcabledude
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That’s what I used. Other wires were ran for gauges, Gentex mirror, etcOr you can use an original extension cable.AUXBEAM 1.2m 4Pin 8Way Switch Panel Extension Cable Line Connector Adapter Cable | eBay
Specially thick hard wire provides super protection against EMI interference and RF interference such as automotive circuit interference. There is a 4-pin aviation video cable, a cable for transmitting video and power.www.ebay.com
NexusD
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Hello all just an update I was able to order “spacers” for my wolfbox mount. The spacers allowed me a gap to access the memory card and cables underneath the 3-D printed center consul.
lelandEOD
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NexusD
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Awesome Tool profile pic! I just started using the wolfbox so I can’t give too much of a review, but I will say it takes a minute to orient yourself with seeing a back up camera and not a reflection. It took me a minute to get used to that.
Not yaesu, but my kenwood v71 face plate is to long. For what it’s worth
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We can design pretty much anything that will fit the space. The FTM-400 faceplate is a tad tall for the console, but we can probably make it work.
We have had a couple folks send me their device and we designed a console to fit it. Installed their device in the console and mailed it back to the customer. There is an added design fee for a custom job. You are welcome to email me at jondavidball at gmail dot com if you want to discuss it.
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I really like that amazon all in one thing has anybody found something similar but with exterior temp ,I'll email you my order prolly just a grey blank
jaimethelimey
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Not all that hard on my 94. I just ran up a Switch Pros cable today. The hardest part is getting the cable and liner into place on the pilar so it doesn't bunch up when you put the weather seal back in. Taking off the OS handle and visor make it easier.
Idaho Savage
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Word of this awesome product has made its way to the 60 Series forum. Any chance of a solution for the older brothers out there?
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Yes. PM me
Shoutout to Ballsie for coming out with this awesome mount. Got his LS400 sunvisor adaptors too. Will show off the final product once I get it installed!
Just wanted to follow up with an installation photo. Super happy with this thing, it fits the cab very nicely. Would highly recommend
Idaho Savage
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So jealous.
