roof consol help please

[Cuppa]

I'm gonna beg to differ with Mudrunner a bit.
Firstly though let me say that I've never had a 4wd with drawers in it, whether in a bog hole or not. I have however removed someone's previous effort at fitting out our bus in MDF & replaced it all with pine framing & aluminiunm angle framing, clad in 3mm, 5mm & 7mm ply. I estimate that I saved half a tonne of weight doing so, it is very heavy stuff.
It is also true that painting (or varnishing) MDF will seal it, but make sure you do a damn good job, 'cos if moisture gets into it swells like a tampon in a glass of beer! lol.
I'd also agree that 6mm MDF is a reasonable choice for an overhead console (although 3mm ply on a riveted aluminium frame would be lighter (but more dificult to construct).

What I would disagree with is that MDF is ok for the drawers. Not only are drawers more vulnerable to getting wet, but chances are you would need to use 19mm MDF & that is going to be way heavier than the Plywood alternative. Mudrunner's suggestion for 12m & 15mm ply is a far better alternative to MDF (& safer too. most places selling it these days won't cut sheets for you because of OH & S - it gives off a very fine & toxic dust when cut with power tools).

On the topic of overhead consoles in general, I'd be interested in what anyone who has one fitted actually thinks of theirs. I have this gut feeling that they are one of those things that look like a good idea but in practice are less so?

Cuppa

[BigRAWesty]

I'm fitting a threw the center style for a few reasons..
1- I'm out of din spots.. I have a pull out cup holder which sits into a single din spot, so I will be using the in dash one above the uhf..

2- it gives us a little more storage for things like maps and mags.

3- the reason for going center over across the front style is my height.. I'm 6'1 so if I was to lower the roof line it would impede line of sight, and also add a nasty hazard.

4- I intend on fitting a flip down DVD player for the rear seats (kids).. currently have a 7" portable DVD player but as no. 2 gets older she'll want to watch aswell..
So if I can source a split single din DVD player with external screen option this will be fitted into roof console.

So yea, mine will be functional. And sexy..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[GQ TANK]

I had a roof console across the front of my MK - it was great for mounting the cb - first aid kit etc

I was always scared that if I had a stack - I might have split my head on it. Plus I had higher seats that result in some vision retriction

I have looked at the consoles that run long ways - mirror to light. I like these and considering going this may

The mk was aliu covered in carpet (fitted to the truck when I picked it up. The sun shades where mounted to the bottom of the roof console.