New overhead console

[fun4me]

Tyler has a regular cab - will he have the slots for the rear clips?

I don't think the regular cabs have the holes cut in the roof.

 

[88GMCtruck]

No, they don't have any provisions for overhead consoles. I just cut the tabs off and used a nut insert on mine.

 

[Mean Green]

No, they don't have any provisions for overhead consoles. I just cut the tabs off and used a nut insert on mine.

Ah i overlooked the fact that he had a regular cab, in which case 88GMC truck is right on the money!

 

[TylerZ281500]

the tabs on the console itself, and then what if theres no holes in the roof of the truck then id have to drill my own then right?

 

[Mean Green]

the tabs on the console itself, and then what if theres no holes in the roof of the truck then id have to drill my own then right?

That is correct. I haven't installed an Overhead Console in a regular cab yet. But if there isn't the slots in the roof, then i would trim the tabs off the overhead console, and fasten the console directly to the roof. In which case you will have to drill 2 holes or you might even be able to get by using a short (1/2" or less) self tapping screw.

 

[capricefrk013]

Dont know if you can get away with using 1/2" or less screws. I believe there is about an inch of clearance between the 2 skins. Cant say for sure. I havent paid much attention to it whenever I had the headliner out of all the trucks Ive worked on.

 

[Mean Green]

1/2" Should be enough to hold it up there good in the rear, in this case it's better to start with to short. Cuz if the screw is to long, you could end up with a screw through the upper skin and that would be NOT good! I guess you could always try 1/2" and if it isn't strong enough move up to a 3/4"!

 

[capricefrk013]

Oh plus I forgot its a standard cab and the gap may be smaller towards the rear.

 

[badazzbulldog]

1/2" self tapping screw just line it up so its centered and screw it in thats how i did mine

 

[slim]

same here.