dashboard layouts
#2
03-14-2017, 06:22 PM
I guess it all depends on what you are installing on the dash John. In my case I am using an electronic e-brake and a keyless pushbutton ignition...both have 22mm billet pushbuttons. There will be no ignition key. I will have a light switch and a wiper switch, both will probably go on the left just because that's where they were originally installed and where I am comfortable accessing them. I have seen smoothed dashes like yours where the owner/builder could not bring themselves to drill into the dash. They ended up hiding all the controls. Good luck!
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03-14-2017, 07:42 PM
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03-14-2017, 09:17 PM
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I guess it all depends on what you are installing on the dash John. In my case I am using an electronic e-brake and a keyless pushbutton ignition...both have 22mm billet pushbuttons. There will be no ignition key. I will have a light switch and a wiper switch, both will probably go on the left just because that's where they were originally installed and where I am comfortable accessing them. I have seen smoothed dashes like yours where the owner/builder could not bring themselves to drill into the dash. They ended up hiding all the controls. Good luck!
Case in point:
Case in point:
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03-14-2017, 09:26 PM
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I think you[ve seen mine before, but will post again. I initially did my console layout in poster board and transferred to thin cheap plywood. I wanted it to be as light as possible. I used small spacers glued and screwed into the plywood sides. Note that I introduced a slight offset to the passenger side to give plenty of space at the gas pedal.
Bought some cheap fleece at Wallyworld, stretched it over the plywood console, stapled in place. Hardened the fleece with polyester resin, followed by a layer of 1.5 ounce mat Dependent on whether you upholster or paint on the next step. If paint..... lots of sanding and smoothing. Obviously I'm not quite finished..........still thinking about what else I want to do.
Bought some cheap fleece at Wallyworld, stretched it over the plywood console, stapled in place. Hardened the fleece with polyester resin, followed by a layer of 1.5 ounce mat Dependent on whether you upholster or paint on the next step. If paint..... lots of sanding and smoothing. Obviously I'm not quite finished..........still thinking about what else I want to do.
. I do a lot of looking for stuff in my old age
thanks for the post and pictures... your's is gonna be killer
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03-15-2017, 01:01 PM
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#8
03-15-2017, 10:00 PM
Nope, not just you. I should get one of those fancy "FitBit" thingies to record steps. I bet I'd rack up 10,000 steps in a day just shuffling in circles in the garage trying to find what I'm looking for....
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03-22-2017, 09:29 AM
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03-22-2017, 12:52 PM
