well... today was the day!
got the bits of card ready and got to work.
first thing.... I dont think I'll remove that middle strut, the roof will have no support at all in the middle, dont like it... so what I'll do is make a channel on the top plate of the roof console, so it fits in there, and I'll use the strut to bolt the console to it as well as to the front and back, I think it will be much better like this.
So.. here's some pictures, this was the first attempt and first template, from this one, I can still cut 1" off the shelf where the radio and CB are going to go.
even cutting this inch, and with the strut in place, gives enough room for the radio.
the back piece I'll put a light facing the rear and 2 lights for driver and passeger, kind like you have on a plane, possibly on that back plate I'll also put switches for the beacons I have on the roof, rear working light (if I fit one) and roof light bar (if I fit one)
Big advantage of having a roof console is that you can have loads of stuff and not worrying about bringing the power wires through the pilar, which dont have much space anyway. everything will just run on roof.
with this design, Im thinking of having a big sheet of metal where I'll cut, in one single piece, the sides and bottom and then fold the sides up.... less welding to do!
I'll also have to weld some kind of tabs to the side of the console, so i can then clip the roof lining to it....also need to cut the roof lining.
what do you guys think of it?
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