landroverjack
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What is the rear 'box' going to be for and how much does it limit the headroom for a middle seat occupant?
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[JP]
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The rear box will have a interior light facing the front and one facing the rear.
the plate that drops down will have switches for roof lights, driving lights...whatever anyone wants, can even put a fag lighter in there lol
maybe could have done it slightly smaller, as there's more than enough room to do the wiring in there, but this was a first design anyway.
as it is, there's loads of room for middle passenger.
the plate that drops down will have switches for roof lights, driving lights...whatever anyone wants, can even put a fag lighter in there lol
maybe could have done it slightly smaller, as there's more than enough room to do the wiring in there, but this was a first design anyway.
as it is, there's loads of room for middle passenger.
landroverjack
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Sounds fantastic, I am eager to see how you get on 
And if you are thinking of selling these in the future, like I mentioned you are very welcome if you need some product photography
And if you are thinking of selling these in the future, like I mentioned you are very welcome if you need some product photography
[JP]
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No updates for any work done on the console, but went to what I thought was a breakers in Reading and it was a Polish garage... why it shows on the internet as car dismantlers fok knows..
anywhoooo.....they had 2 cars that were going to the scrapyard, so I removed the boot light off a Toyota people carrier and the front light off a rover.... cost? zero! top bloke, said just take it..
the light from the rover is brilliant as it has a main central light and 2 reading lights that move around like an eye
Also got cable from Maplins to rewire the head unit to the roof
anywhoooo.....they had 2 cars that were going to the scrapyard, so I removed the boot light off a Toyota people carrier and the front light off a rover.... cost? zero! top bloke, said just take it..
the light from the rover is brilliant as it has a main central light and 2 reading lights that move around like an eye
Also got cable from Maplins to rewire the head unit to the roof
Station House
Well-Known Member
Great price and find me thinks :clap2:
[JP]
New Member
Im still a bit puzzled on how to hold the radio and CB to the shelft so it doesnt bounce around..
my idea is something like this:
So, something like a 'T' shape with a threaded bolt as the middle, going through the shelf and then a wing nut or something to clamp the radio and CB down onto the shelf....
any other ideas? i just thought this one very quickly lol
my idea is something like this:
So, something like a 'T' shape with a threaded bolt as the middle, going through the shelf and then a wing nut or something to clamp the radio and CB down onto the shelf....
any other ideas? i just thought this one very quickly lol
Station House
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could you fix eyelet hooks on the insides and use those elastic straps for luggage on roof racks or a webbing strap with a ratchet clamp to tighten?
Can you fix in and bastardise a DIN E housing - the plastic ones that you cabn but to fix CD/Radio players under dashboard? Just mount it upside down?
Can you fix in and bastardise a DIN E housing - the plastic ones that you cabn but to fix CD/Radio players under dashboard? Just mount it upside down?
waldershelf
Well-Known Member
Your roof console is looking really good, what are you planning to finish it with? paint, leather cloth? I suppose the possibilities are endless.
buckshot
Well-Known Member
[JP];1827809 said:No updates for any work done on the console, but went to what I thought was a breakers in Reading and it was a Polish garage... why it shows on the internet as car dismantlers fok knows..
anywhoooo.....they had 2 cars that were going to the scrapyard, so I removed the boot light off a Toyota people carrier and the front light off a rover.... cost? zero! top bloke, said just take it..
the light from the rover is brilliant as it has a main central light and 2 reading lights that move around like an eye
Also got cable from Maplins to rewire the head unit to the roof
what rover did it come from mate? looks like what i'm after to go in the old 90 (never had a interior light in that 1
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landroverjack
New Member
So when you start making them for the whole of loonyzone is the bottom plate going to be interchangeable so you can plates made up to suit each persons needs? A bit like the plates on a raptor dash?
[JP]
New Member
That's a very good idea!
also the other design I have in mind is not having that draw sticking out at the back, but for it to be flush with the sides.
but yeh, those plates could have different configurations to accomodate different number of switches, or a light or something like that
cheers mate will have a word with me boy he's always digging about at scrappies
what you got no work seem to be doing a lot in the garage lately
yep! No work!
handed my resignation in on the 11 of Jan and been put on garden leave till the 17th Feb, my last day.
Start new job on Monday, which is actually back to my previous employer that I left in 2010.
Ninja Haggis
New Member
Thats coming on really well JP ...
great W.I.P Thread.
well done - really good read.
great W.I.P Thread.
well done - really good read.
landroverjack
New Member
Have you got something like this you can experiment with knocking about at home?
Sony Car Stereo,Radio Mounting Cage & Removal Keys | eBay
Also, if you are trying to make future designs neater for sale, you could fit the cb below the radio/cd player maybe? I'll see if i can draw what I mean
Sony Car Stereo,Radio Mounting Cage & Removal Keys | eBay
Also, if you are trying to make future designs neater for sale, you could fit the cb below the radio/cd player maybe? I'll see if i can draw what I mean
