The new dashboard.

Overview.
Since we first got the van there have been quite a few additions and a lot more planned. Therefore, along with upgrading the old wiring in the van, it seemed a logical time to upgrade the whole dash to allow for the new and planned additions, all in one go.

Items in “grey” are still to-do.
Items in “mauve” need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded or we need more.
Items in “brown” are under construction.
Items in “green” are almost completed or on order.
Items in “black” completed.
Items in “italics any colour” are listed in another category, (see links). 

Ongoing progress.
We have split this into separate sections as it was getting a bit big for one page, see main and sub-links below.
   

                             (More photos & info as the jobs are completed).  

Dashboard modifications
       The old dash.
       Artist’s impression of the planned work, (what I hope to achieve).
The new dashboard basic construction,(the metalwork).
       Fabricating the new dashboard, (the metalwork, current progress).
       Recessed storage compartment with lid, (a bit of CAD work, cardboard-aided design).
       Map light.
       Recessed roller blind, (for the front window).
       Air ducting & vents.
Switch layout.
      Switches.
      Switch housings.
      Switch connections.
USB & power outlets.
      USB charging points in the dashboard, (see electrics & Switch connections).
      12v outlet points, (see air-con and arial connection panel).
      Phone charger mat, (may add if a suitable place can be found).
Communication & Navigation Systems, (CB, Wi-Fi, phone, & radio).
      Twin Sat-Nav head units, (see Communication & Navigation systems).
      Compass and clino, (see Communication & Navigation systems).
      Dashboard-mounted CB radio, (Under consideration).
      Dash-mounted 10m radio, (under consideration, will need a license).
      Radio speakers in the dashboard, doors, & overhead.
      Microphone in the dashboard, (bluetooth phone).
      Onboard Wi-Fi.
Heating & ventilation control system.
      Reposition ventilation & heating controls in the dashboard,
           Heater control levers.
           PWM fan control.
       Air-con unit, integrated into the heating & ventilation system.
       Recirculating air & wading flap, (atamatic or flote controlled, see of road additions).   
       Move air-con controls to the dashboard, (from overhead).
       Air-con control knob, (needs a new position in the panel or switch).
       Heated front seats.
Arial connection panel.
       12v outlet points.
       Twin CB aerial connection, (currently one fitted).
       Switchable CB aerial sockets knob, (to include the connections in the rear of the van).
Vacuum switch system, (diflock controls).
       Vacuum control faceplate, (current & planned).
             Fabricating the Vacuum control faceplate.
       Vacuum control backplate.
             Fabricating the Vacuum control backplate.
       Vacuum switches.
       Vacuum manifold.
       Vacuum manifold & tube support.
       Vacuum switch assembly.
             Wiring.
             Testing.
Clock binnacle replaced/upgraded.
       Single central fuel level gauge,(current).
       Twin central fuel level gauges for main and spare tanks, (planned).
       Single central engine water temperature gauge, (current).
       Engine water temperature gauge, (planned temporary, top right).
       Combined engine water level/temperature gauge, (planned, top right).
       Combined engine oil level/temperature gauge, (planned, bottom right).
       Combined Gearbox oil level/temperature gauge, (planned, bottom left).
       Analog clock, (planned, top left).
       Dash monitored tyre pressure indicator, (planned, position to be decided).
       Interchangeable MPH / KPH speed dials, (planned, method to be decided).