Overhead Console Ideas

[77TLCFJ40]

I kinda half way built an overhead console of my own a few years ago. It was my first attempt at building something from scratch out of metal so I think I went overboard and it isn't exactly my best work. Anyway I used angle iron as mount points for the radio and CB. Connected these to a metal frame/cage made out of 1" square tubing with door hinges. I used small gas struts to push down the CB and Radio and hold them in place. I never finished it because I sold the 40 before that. I still have the the thing in the shed and I can take some pictures to give you guys some ideas if you want.

Post up your pics.

Thanks!

 

[nuclearlemon]

Ige,

Thanks for your response.

If I remember your console, you mounted two swiveling interior spotlights to your Tuffy. Where did you get the lights. What do you recommend?

Thanks

yep, that was mine. they were out of a freightliner.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

yep, that was mine. they were out of a freightliner.

Cool

Thanks for the info.

 

[petescoffee]

Tuffy can hang down a little to far allowing one to bump their head when you flop. I found out the hard way.
I am pulling mine out and installing a marine box from West marine. Put a piece of sheet metal over your spreader bars then attach your stuff to that.
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[77TLCFJ40]

Tuffy can hang down a little to far allowing one to bump their head when you flop. I found out the hard way.

Thats good to know RE the flop. Ask me why I'm fitting a new cage! I have a flop history as well.

So I guess I'll keep my overhead console like Bodean's haircut - high & tight!

Thanks

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Anyone else?

 

[Clutchee]

Buy a welder & start fabin...........you'll have it done by SCC 10.


Yes I'm a prik.......see you in Oct bud.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Yes I'm a prik.......see you in Oct bud.

Damn, and a mind reader too!


Kidding


See you in Oct if I have my junk back together by then.