Ok, may be a silly question. But how is the overhead console removed? Thanks all.
Ok, may be a silly question. But how is the overhead console removed? Thanks all.
2003A Mercury Marauder. Sold it, miss it.
USMC 06-10-96 to 06-21-06. AH-1W and UH-1N!!!! OORAH!!
A search 'overhead console removal' yielded the following....
The search function really does work!Originally Posted by FLA RAUD FAN
2017 Niro
Humm, i said it was a silly question. Thanks.
Originally Posted by CRUZTAKER
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USMC 06-10-96 to 06-21-06. AH-1W and UH-1N!!!! OORAH!!
Now you got me curious............... What are we planning Dan? If its not a secret!Originally Posted by torinodan
Ive always wanted to modify the overhead console to house about 2-3 gauges facing downward on a slight angle to the drivers seat.
Might do that this winter.
Nope, not a secret. All six buttons in my console now have back lighting! After 2 years now, everything seems good considering I can see the things. I used LED strips for ricer type cars from an auto parts store and some 1/8 inch thick plexyglass (that I painfully cut holes in for the buttons) to distribute the glow from the small green lights. I wired into the dimmer circuit that goes from the headlight switch to the compass. They dim as well with instrument panel lights. Alls good and now I can see!!! The following pic is kindof crapy, but it shows all the buttons lit up. I'll show ya on Saturday.
Originally Posted by Patrick
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Dan - Nice job.
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Ok, thanks to Todd (with a much better camera) I have some better pics of the back lights for the console buttons. This was in daylight and they can be seen very well. Has anyone else got this to work out so far?
2003A Mercury Marauder. Sold it, miss it.
USMC 06-10-96 to 06-21-06. AH-1W and UH-1N!!!! OORAH!!
I loved the backlighting. Gotta post a schematic of where you tapped into power for them at least, since you didn't take any pics of the new part as it was being made (before installation).Originally Posted by torinodan
Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
$1800 and it was worse than when he started!
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Great Dan. Another Mod for my list. I am still planning on the grille work, but my freind has been busy. Thanks.Originally Posted by torinodan
Could you email or post how this is done!
torinodan - that is a great setup. So far the punching around in the dark to find my garage door opener button has been the most annoying aspect of my MM and you seem to have solved it perfectly: just enough light to find the buttons. Add my voice to the chorus of where did you tap in to do it. And the ricer lights, were they those neon glow type of interior light tubes or something else. I'm asking because, as I tell all new trial attorneys,"Your success in this business is limited only by the creativity of the people whose ideas you steal."
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