my latest project -overhead console

[OUTLAW]

since the 68 cuda doesn't come with a dome lite it has always bugged me so I decided to install a overhead  console with seperate dome/map lites- a clock w/alarm and a pair of small speakers (since there isnt anyplace to put them under the dash )
This is the completion of a 25 year old project..LOL I originally hung the console in about '78-'80 and never finished it . Originally this was the floor console of a '74 merc capri. The only piece worth keeping ..LOLthe pics you see are taken as I trial fit and install matching grill work to match my dash panel I made. Hope it doesn't take anoth 25 years to finish completely ...LOL







here is the dash I'm matching it too

[dilligaf]

Hi OUTLAW,
That is pretty darn cool.
Just goes to show we are only limited to our imagination.
Good work,
Dan

[Rev-It-Up]

What a great idea Outlaw and the curve of the console fits the roofline perfectly.  Nice job!

[4Cruizn]

That looks SWEET!  What a great idea!!  Hopefully you get it done soon!!  :thumbs:

[KellysCuda]

I like it too....always like the overhead  in any car :thumbs:

[heminut]

Overhead consoles are cool. My wife caught me checking out the one in her Dodge Caravan a while back too see if it would fit in my Cuda. She wasn't amused. :dontknow:

[1973challenger360]

Cool, how much cutting did you have to do to make it fit.      I thought the dome lights in all 64-69 b'cuda's were on the Sail panel behind the drive.

[OUTLAW]

very little cutting on the console and screwed the rear of the console into a headliner bow. and the dome lights are on the rear pillars, thats why I wanted a overhead console cuz the dome lites are useless for the front passengers so I added one one

here it is finished up and i installed the toggle for my hood lights in the console rather than the dash a dome lite and a clock ....trying to think of something else to install besides a set of micro- speakers i have ordered

the edging around the console is paneling end cap - snaped right on and molded it to fit with a heat gun

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[4Cruizn]

Nice job OUTLAW!!  Thats a great idea for a overhead!!  Well you could put a compass or outside temp in your setup if your looking for additional features!        

[1973challenger360]

garage door opener, or possible a perascope  :thumbs:

[OUTLAW]

possible a perascope 

fOR THOSE REALLY TALL TUNNEL RAMS ...LOL