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Marauder2005
11-30-2005, 06:08 PM
Hello, I have a 2003 300a with that boxcar they call an overhead

console. I like it, but I plan on putting a fold down tv/dvd player

up there so I was going to get the small overhead console found in the

2004 MM. My question is does anyone know what they are going for and

what the part # it is? I am assuming they want an "arm and leg" for it.

Thanks for any help guys...

Best,
Mike
martyo
11-30-2005, 06:28 PM
Start thinking about 450 bucks.

Been there, done that.
TAF
11-30-2005, 06:54 PM
Start thinking about 450 bucks.

Been there, done that.

AND...it's not just a "plug 'n play" swap...different fittings, couplers and electronics...

Don't attempt without one heck of a good bunch of electronics knowledge (or guy to do it) and some deep pockets....and patience.
shakes_26
11-30-2005, 07:01 PM
Isn't the headliner different as well?
TAF
11-30-2005, 08:27 PM
Isn't the headliner different as well?

Yes & No...the headliner can remain ('03 to '04 style overhead console)...but you are 100% correct in something else I forgot to mention...and that's that the bracket that holds the console to the roof (fitting behind the headliner fabric) is completely different...and not interchangable...
Marauderman
11-30-2005, 08:39 PM
Sounds like something to be left alone....Now I know I'm not gonna do it.........
Zack
12-01-2005, 07:45 AM
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Marauder2005
12-01-2005, 08:51 AM
Ah crapolla, I figured it would not be that easy, its a Ford after all....

Thanks for the input, might just have to fabricate the existing console.
DarthMarauder
12-01-2005, 12:37 PM
Just try and fab something to go where the sunglasses go thats what I might do in the future. That is unless you are an insane gotta wear my sunglasses all the time and need a little fancy storage compartment for them kinda person. I dont wear sunglasses at all so that area is pretty useless for me.
Mike Poore
12-01-2005, 01:26 PM
Ah crapolla, I figured it would not be that easy, its a Ford after all....

Thanks for the input, might just have to fabricate the existing console.

I was looking to swap someone for an '03 one, since I'd love to have the extra storage space in my '04, but, I think it was Ray, who told us "just forget it". .....way too much trouble. However, if someone has a simple way to do it, I'd be willing to swap. :)
Marauder2005
12-02-2005, 09:16 AM
I would be happy to un-install in and ship it to you. But as it was

said before, the brackets are diff. and those would need to be

switched as well...
magindat
12-02-2005, 01:06 PM
Why oh why does everyone need to put these things overhead?!

Guess OEM's decided. Maybe cuz only custom vans had TV's and they were overhead?

I digress...

Back in the days when these LCD's first came out and we stereo guys had to build the bezel and everything, extending the center console was the way to go.
I have a AVIC D1 and intend to add a 7" in an extension to my center console. About 45 or so degrees to the floor works from the top of the console (top open) to the seat. Sure, you lose a seat, but decide based on your passenger load....

my $.02:coolman: