Console Suggestions

Z71-K9 · Post by **Z71-K9** » Thu May 15, 2003 8:09 pm

I have a 99 Chevy Silverado. Bucket seats with the factory console. I need to keep the console but can do away with the upright section with the CD storage compartment. Has anyone done an install similiar to this? Could you suggest a console with part number?

cranbiz · Post by **cranbiz** » Fri May 16, 2003 4:12 am

Can you give us an idea on what you want and how many things you would like to put in it?

This will give us a better idea on what to suggest. There are several good vendors and if only looking for one or 2 radios , maybe you can work with the factory stuff.

I only needed 1 spectra and a scanner and was able to modify the factory center console for the spectra and the overhead console for the scanner.

You can see my setup at http://groups.msn.com/thibodeauphotos

It's not as impressive as others, but for me, simplicity worked.

Z71-K9 · Post by **Z71-K9** » Fri May 16, 2003 3:43 pm

I need to put three items in the console, a Yaesu FT-8900r, siren control, and a Vertex VX-4000. I need to keep passenger floor/knee board open for passengers. Console is two parts like yours, I wanted to be able to replace the factory console with a aftermarket unit. I want to keep the OEM console with the lift up lid and cup holders. I was hoping there was a direct replacement.

apco25 · Post by **apco25** » Fri May 16, 2003 5:49 pm

http://www.troyproducts.com makes several that will fit nicely

http://www.gamberjohnson.com also makes nice consoles.

http://www.stewartproducts.com is excellent as well.

All make model specific baseplates

I'm setting up an 03 suburban, removing the factory console and replacing it with a Troy Products CC-024 from the modcon line.

cranbiz · Post by **cranbiz** » Mon May 19, 2003 3:35 pm

I finally was able to upload 2 pics of the remote mount Spectra using the flat computer cable.

I did not take pics of the radio unit, I think that anyone can figure that part out, just place pin 1 (the red or blue stripe end) to pin 1 on the radio and match that up with pin 1 on the control head.

Go to http://groups.msn.com/thibodeauphotos

I hope this helps.

P.S. The coffee stains are NOT required for this to work

Bob

gws · Post by **gws** » Tue May 20, 2003 7:33 am

cranbiz,
I like the scanner mount but the HT charger looks like a knee remover.
THe console looks ok, but I wonder how many drink spills it will survive.