Center console conversion

[Dravec]

So, I'm looking at swapping from the '02 full console, to the '03 up full console, and I'm wondering if anyone knows what parts I need to keep the vents functional in the back. It looks like the ducting is different from the two variations of console. As I have a crew cab, I'd like to keep the vents. I've watched enough YouTube videos that I feel confident on the rest of the swap, but I haven't seen anyone address that part of it.

 

[ORVietVet]

Did you ever get info on this? I own a Tahoe but am assuming you are talking about a pickup. Do you mind if I ask why you are switching from 02 to 03 and up?

 

[Dravec]

Not yet. Haven't had time to go to a junkyard. I'm swapping only because I like the look of the newer version of the console, as it's once piece rather than two. I don't use the tape deck, and I'm wanting the larger center console compartment. I'll probably start stockpiling parts for the swap soon, and then I'll do as detailed a breakdown and how-to as I can.

 

[ORVietVet]

I can only assume that the duck work would be similar and just have to adapt as needed. I would think the only adapting is where the feed is.

 

[Dravec]

I can only assume that the dust work would be similar and just have to adapt as needed. I would think the only adapting is where the feed is.

That's my hope. I just need to find one in a junkyard to scavenge everything from.

 

[4silverado]

Honestly I’ve never had mine apart. I assume that the ducts would tie into the floor outlet above the center hump. My last 3 have all had the center console. This weekend I might try removing the cup holders and see what I can see down in there.

 

[Dravec]

Honestly I’ve never had mine apart. I assume that the ducts would tie into the floor outlet above the center hump. My last 3 have all had the center console. This weekend I might try removing the cup holders and see what I can see down in there.

That would be greatly appreciated. I'm assuming you have an '03 & up?

 

[ORVietVet]

@4silverado, great hidey hole under that cup holder. I carry and I have one of my "tools" down there.

 

[4silverado]

Mine is an 04 extended cab. I know somewhere under that is the amp and sub for Bose. Those are the only pieces I haven’t upgraded; I’m not willing to give up space under back seat yet.

 

[4silverado]

One thing I just remembered is that the dash bezel is notched on that corner to clear the console. I’ve got some interior pics on other computer that might show this.

 

[4silverado]

Pics might not be the best, but I'd saved them for reference. Last ones are mine; I'll see about getting some pics from passenger side tonight.

 

[4silverado]

Inside the console has to wait for tomorrow

 

[Dravec]

Found an '04 crew cab at one of my favorite semi-local junkyards. It has the full console with air vents, so I'm gonna go try and look at it on my next day off. See if I can snag all of the air diverters and such. Maybe see what else I can find out there that I need.

 

[ORVietVet]

Gonna piece it out or just grab the whole thing? Is it a color match?

 

[Dravec]

It's unfortunately the wrong color. My interior is tan and this one is the really dark grey. So I'm gonna try and scavenge the pieces I need for getting it in the truck, and find a tan one elsewhere.