Thread: Roof Console

I am about to make my own for my 95 defender.
My roof lining was sagging badly so i ripped it out, bought some grey fleck trim carpet (almost felt like) and glued it to all the panel sections in roof (this only took 1 day)- next ill be cutting carpet strips to wrap around all the roof support ribs.
The best thing is it looks a 1000 times better than i thought and now i can put lights, dvd players, roof consoles or roof pockets where ever i want- just screw away.
The only thing i have to say is use a good quality SPRAY adhesive that is heat resistant to around 140c.

Originally Posted by Ranga

Anyone fitted a roof console to their 95 (or similar off shape) Defender? I'm looking at getting one for mine that runs down the middle, but I can't find anyone who sells them.

I chatted with a helpful bloke from Rono consoles RoNo Consols Australia, 4x4, Truck, Custom Made Consoles & Door Pockets on the Sunshine Coast. He hasn't done one either, but is willing to give it a go. Unfortunately, my roof lining is sagging a little, and he can;t really do too much without me taking the lining off.

Basically, the plan of attack will be:
* removing the lining
* taking it to him for inspection/measurement
* getting the lining replaced/repaired
* taking it back to him for another inspection/measurement
* he makes one and we fit it (hopefully!)

As said, he's a genuine fellow, and he's been making consoles for 25 years and very much seems to know what he's doing. The big down side for me is the travel distance (about an hour each way). Whilst I'm willing to go to that effort, I was keen to see if anyone else already has them and might save me some hassle.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks everyone. After some thought and discussion, I'm gonna pull out the roof lining, line it with carpet, and have a crack at building a console myself. Worst case scenarios means swallowing my pride, opening my wallet and buying a ready made unit. Best case scenario is saving hundreds of dollars and being proud of doing something for myself. I'll try and post a worklog of how it goes.

Originally Posted by Bigmark

I am about to make my own for my 95 defender.
My roof lining was sagging badly so i ripped it out, bought some grey fleck trim carpet (almost felt like) and glued it to all the panel sections in roof (this only took 1 day)- next ill be cutting carpet strips to wrap around all the roof support ribs.
The best thing is it looks a 1000 times better than i thought and now i can put lights, dvd players, roof consoles or roof pockets where ever i want- just screw away.
The only thing i have to say is use a good quality SPRAY adhesive that is heat resistant to around 140c.

Hello big boy got any pictures of the finished article ?
and brand of the glue used ?
Cheers matey

Good question i too am interested as its on my "to do" list as well.

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Good question i too am interested as its on my "to do" list as well.

I've got a couple of litres of glue here you can have that I bought off the auto trimmer. I chickened out before I used it.

Originally Posted by lardy

Hello big boy got any pictures of the finished article ?
and brand of the glue used ?
Cheers matey

If you're interested, check out the last page of the thread in my signature. I recently did mine (or at least the auto trimmer did it). I also lined mine with high density foam, and it came up really good. Came out almost flush with the ribs.

That does look neat I like it and would think there is enough space without the cardboard lining to stick a shelf in across the top of the windscreen (made out of ali maybe) great place to stash uhf sat nav and stereo any thoughts old chap ?

I should read more carefully i thought someone had made a console !