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WigglesBiggles

Member

• Mar 7, 2015

• #1

Hey folks.

Quick question - I'm wanting to install a stereo somewhere in my new 90, and the ceiling seems like a novel place to me. Are there any pre-made single-DIN ceiling boxes anywhere on the web?

I've seen the big ceiling console from Paddocks, but this one is for Defenders without a sunroof.. I have a sunroof.


Anyone ever done anything like this before?


Thanks!

 

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rickdulas

Active Member

• Mar 7, 2015

• #2

Terrafirma make a roof console that runs from side to side..I don't know if it would be deep enough for a radio, but may be worth a look
hth
Rick

 

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jabber

Active Member

• Mar 8, 2015

• #3

I believe the terrafirma console is the same, in that it's designed for roofs without a sun roof. There's a gent that makes replacement headliners (excellent product); one of his designs incorporate a single DIN radio mount. Speakers can be added as well. I'll try to dig up a link, as the name escapes me now.

Or you may be able to get creative with the single dash mount radio housing, and graft it to your existing headliner.

 

arboorman

Active Member

• Mar 8, 2015

• #4

This any good?

MUD Defender Roof Console - Interior Trim - Products

 

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WigglesBiggles

Member

• Mar 8, 2015

• #5

arboorman said:

This any good?

MUD Defender Roof Console - Interior Trim - Products

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Unfortunately not as I have myself a sunroof.

jabber said:

There's a gent that makes replacement headliners (excellent product); one of his designs incorporate a single DIN radio mount. Speakers can be added as well. I'll try to dig up a link, as the name escapes me now.

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This would be wonderful

 

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Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Mar 8, 2015

• #6

WigglesBiggles said:

Unfortunately not as I have myself a sunroof.

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It says it is for vehicles without a sunroof

 

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WigglesBiggles

Member

• Mar 8, 2015

• #7

My vehicle is with a sunroof, so the unit wont fit my wagon..

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Mar 8, 2015

• #8

So sorry.... I'll fetch me coat

 

meego

Well-Known Member

• Mar 9, 2015

• #9

Headlinings : LaSalle Trim

Try this.

 

Kwakerman

Well-Known Member

• Mar 9, 2015

• #10

One thing to bear in mind is with a head unit that high up you probably wont be able to see the display. Most modern radio displays are designed to be looked at fairly 'square-on'. Might be worth going to your local Halfords and seeing what the display looks like when viewed from below.

 

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WigglesBiggles

Member

• Mar 9, 2015

• #11

meego said:

Headlinings : LaSalle Trim

Try this.

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I can't afford this sort of luxury right now... I do like the one with the speaker pods and radio mount moulded in though!

Kwakerman said:

One thing to bear in mind is with a head unit that high up you probably wont be able to see the display. Most modern radio displays are designed to be looked at fairly 'square-on'. Might be worth going to your local Halfords and seeing what the display looks like when viewed from below.

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I see what you mean with this.. I'll just have to shop around for the right head unit I think!



I'm thinking now, as my headlining is saggy as... That I'll just pull it all down, cover it in sound-deadedning foam and hope I can mould in some sort of stereo housing like this one.. And then just cover it in that black carpet. Or something.

I don't know...