Any updates Al?

 

I am really interested in your dash set up you have there it looks awesome. I'm thinking of doing a boost gauge and a volt gauge. What would you estimate it to cost? Also would the gauges cone with all parts needed to install the sensors?

 

This thread is like a zombie! It's come back from the dead!

 

I like the idea and am pricing the 2 dash panel's @ tousley today. Has anybody bought the one from riffraff diesel?

 

I'm interested in info on the mod too. Can you still buy the woodgrain lower unit?

 

That's the one I'm going to get...

 

I bought the large one that holds 2 gauges and 9 switches from RiffRaff:

 

That looks great Ross. Did you do a write up on your install and who did the lettering for your carling switches.

 

When you order from Clay, you can choose that option.

There's a write-up in the 7.3L forum. I'll go look for it.

Riffraff Diesel: Riffraff Custom Auto Dash Kit



Stewart

 

What Stewart said...I sent RiffRaff the wording I wanted and they had it done.

I may go back later and get some with graphics to go with it like these:

OTRATTW

RiffRaff put in the two tunnels for the gauges, I added those (Oil Temp and Trans Temp, Glowshift Elite 10 series).

You have to send RiffRaff your trash hook and cup holder so they can color match the paint exactly.

Install was simple:
1) Remove the stereo
2) Remove the two small screws long the top edge of the stereo opening
3) Tilt the wheel down, hit the e-brake, put the truck in "1"
4) Gently pull the dash surround back - the entire thing from the stereo and vents on the right to the light switch on the left is all held in place with clips.
5) Disconnect the switches (lights, 4x4 if equipped, parking sensor cutoff if equipped, rear defroster, power port) and set the dash surround aside
6) Two screws at the top of the old panel and two at the bottom (may be one or two more around the trash hook if memory serves) and remove
7) Put the new 650 dash panel in (after hooking up your switches and installing your gauges)
8) Do steps 1-5 in reverse

I bought the switch connector option (where they provide you a plug for each switch) so I was able to make the harness before I ever started. Doing it that way I was able to make the harness on one day, then when it came time to install it only took about an hour.

 

Ok, I was wrong. There are quite a few "picture threads" where guys have posted they installed the dash, but no actual write-up threads.

I double checked with Clay and he confirmed it. He did say it's a straight-forward install though. Maybe he'll chime in on the thread.

Stewart

 

Thanks for the link and info. Guess I will call them on Monday and see how long their backorder is right now.

 

You'll love it. Aside from the V/Modded B work I did, this is my favorite mod. I love how it is an OEM solution. I've lost track of how many people ask me about it when we put it on display.

 

Can't wait. Looks like a killer mod and I am starting to really need some extra switches. As you said, an OEM solution which makes it better!

 

We are machining another 30 dashes and should be ready to go and caught up in about 2 weeks.