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overhead console

Ok folks I got the moonroof in my tbird so I have the console on the roof with the button and lights in it. anyone found a way to make these look better? Ive actually thought about trying to find a way to put the display in the console sort of like in the dodge stratus where it has the compas and temp on it. Anyone got any ideas on it or has anyone actually done it?
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Reply #1 –
I installed the temp/compass display out of an Explorer in mine, but I don't have a sunroof. The one I got is too long, but I would imagine if you got one for an Explorer with the moonroof it'd probably be a lot shorter and would have the buttons
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1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #2 –
they made an explorer with a moonroof? I think I saw a picture of the console installed in yours on the forum if there isnt a shorter console in the other one does that one have alot of space that could be removed to shorten it?
87 T-bird two tone diarrhea color. 5.0 converted with AOD.  GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
 
94 Lincoln Towncar, Dark Metallic Green, 4.6L AOD
SOLD!!!!
 
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Reply #3 –
Yes, there is actually a lot of space that can be removed, since the electronics are all up front. The rearmost part is just a garage door opener holder (not even good for sunglasses :( ) and the center part is map lights:



As for the Explorer with sunroof, I remember when looking for this console on eBay there were plenty with the sunroof buttons...
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #4 –
Or leave the console as is, and install a compass/temp rear view mirror like this one:
http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/nigvisrearvi.html

They used to be readily available at the junk yards as the same vendor (gentex) made the same mirror for the big three.

Just an option...

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Reply #5 –
ummm for 180 to 250 ummm no thanks thats a bit more then I want to spend on a mirror or the display idea that mirror does look cool dont get me wrong its just more then I care to toss out on something like that. Now paint it blue and make it so that you can see through all the chicks clothes in it and Id buy it in a heartbeat :D
87 T-bird two tone diarrhea color. 5.0 converted with AOD.  GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
 
94 Lincoln Towncar, Dark Metallic Green, 4.6L AOD
SOLD!!!!
 
99 Mercury Cougar. V6 MTX75 Trans. CURRENT PROJECT DAILY DRIVER.

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Reply #6 –
ok I looked on ebay for an explorer console with a sunroof found quite a few but they look like they arent much shorter then that one. The closest thing Ive found that looks like it'll fit is in a chrysler
87 T-bird two tone diarrhea color. 5.0 converted with AOD.  GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
 
94 Lincoln Towncar, Dark Metallic Green, 4.6L AOD
SOLD!!!!
 
99 Mercury Cougar. V6 MTX75 Trans. CURRENT PROJECT DAILY DRIVER.

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Reply #7 –
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they made an explorer with a moonroof?
The Explorer console with a moonroof is the same size as the one without. Without, there's that garage door opener holder in back; with, the moonroof switch is in that location:


And the moonroof is quite large...very nice option to have. :)

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Reply #8 –
Good so I wasnt seeing things I thought they looked about the same size but wasnt sure as they didnt have any side by side on ebay. Well not exactly good as to my project but good that Im not totally nuts yet lol
Im guessing Im just going to have to find a car with a console that will fit and blend in descent. I would prefer to keep the car all ford as much as possible but seeing as how I didnt see anything on ebay I may have to look at other makes and models
87 T-bird two tone diarrhea color. 5.0 converted with AOD.  GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
 
94 Lincoln Towncar, Dark Metallic Green, 4.6L AOD
SOLD!!!!
 
99 Mercury Cougar. V6 MTX75 Trans. CURRENT PROJECT DAILY DRIVER.

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Reply #9 –
 me 180 for a mirror.  I bet it's the auto dimming  that makes it that much, I wish they had one with just compas and temp.  I can go to Fry's Electronics and for 50 bucks more I can buy a mirror with a 3 inch LCD screen in it.

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Reply #10 –
Just out of curiosity, anyone know how to get the stock moonroof console off of the headliner? How is it attatched?
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Reply #11 –
How do you insatll that and get it to work?  What years explorer is it out of?

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Reply #12 –
kindof along the same lines as this thread, how hard would it be to put a moon roof in an 84 bird. I think that would be a nice feature.[/hijack]

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Reply #14 –
Y'all realize you can get those Gentex mirrors pretty cheap on eBay, just like the overhead consoles. Nobody pays retail for stuff like that :hick: Those mirrors were OEM in many, many GM cars, so you could probably find 'em in junkyards as well.

The console in my car is from a '96 Explorer. If you want to install one you'll also need the amient air temperature sensor, mounted on the rad support. For the record, the sensor out of a GM car will work fine - I used an '00 Blazer sensor in my installation
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣