Overhead console
 

I have a 2000 Blazer LS with the long overhead console. I'm trying to install a roll cage, but the console is right where the main hoop needs to be. Can I switch it out for the short one? Is it plug and play? Will it leave behind a gigantic hole in my headliner? I'm trying to keep it from looking hacked up.

I know I can just pull it out to answer my last question, but I haven't had a chance yet.

Thanks.

Never mind. I'm just going to move the hoop back a little bit to clear it. That way, I won't smack my head on it, either.

Got any pics of the roll cage? I'm looking for ideas for mine :D

I haven't gotten very far yet, so there's not much to see. But I'll post some pics when it starts looking like something.

For what it's worth, I believe the plugs are indeed the same between the short one (found on the models with a sunroof) and the full length one. And yes there would certainly be a gaping hole left open in the headliner lol.

So, here's what I ended up doing. Before anybody tells me about all the pieces that are missing, the importance of triangulation, etc., the cage is not nearly finished. I still have a ton of work left to do.

I leaned the main hoop back at the same angle as the seats. That way, it clears the console and it's not right over my head, waiting to give me a concussion if I hit a speed bump too fast.


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/blazerf...7b59d494f3.jpg


I added an "extra" hoop in the back so my dogs would be safe, too. Since it's attached on top of the wheel wells (which are pretty flimsy), I tied it into the frame, too.


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/blazerf...33a05f0a7a.jpg


View from the back. The two top bars are not welded in yet.


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/blazerf...a00cce75fc.jpg


So, chevyriders, at least that might give you some ideas of what NOT to do. :p

Oh man, that's looking awesome! i was concerned with moisture gettting into the cabin from where the rollcage tubes would come thru on mine- but the way you sandwiched plates around the sheet metal to tie 2 seperate sections together is a great idea.

Nice work!

Ohh heck yeah! Looks awesome! Hopefully ya never need it though...

Thanks. I definitely hope I never get to test it, but it's nice to know it's there.