Our expectations & reasoning behind this.
The metalwork (modifications to the basic dashboard).
The better of the two dashboards we have taped up ready to mark out and start cutting.
The first cut is the lower right-hand switch panel.
The lower part of the cut and switch housings are taped in position, showing the required extra metal. We will probably use a 5/3 switch layout instead of the 6/2 shown.
All the switch housings are in their approximate final position.
Steel cutting guide clamped in position ready for the second cut in the repositioning of the head unit and heater controls.
The combined single-head unit and heater control plates were removed and are ready to be repositioned.
The plate with the head unit and heater control recesses was then clamped in position on the second dashboard, to cut out a second plate with head unit recesses
The ends were cut with an electric die grinder.
Recesses plates both de-burred using a piece of angle iron as a support to prevent them from bending.
Both plates were taped in their approximate final position, just to see what they will look like.
Recessed storage compartment with lid, (a bit of CAD work, cardboard-aided design).
Fabricating the recessed storage compartment.
More info and photos and a full write-up to follow soon.
Home build – Pros.
You should get what you want.
It should do what you want.
A better understanding of what’s there.
Unique, (this may be a con for some people).
Home build – Cons.
If it’s not what you want it’s your own fault.
If it doesn’t do what you want it’s your own fault.
Quite a lot of work is involved.
Unique, not stock so harder to replace.
Related items.
The new dashboard.
Stirring column cowl, (see switch connections for more info).
Overhead switch panel, (see switch connections for more info).