what would you most like in a custom dashboard

[VonBoomenstien]

just did as much as possible to my dash until i place the steering wheel column and decide on my electronics. If you could put anything you wanted in your dash what would it be?



Yes i love the spider web gussets from DIY







as you can see ive got alot of room to place anything where i want. im thinking 2 rows of 5 switchs across the top middle plate for lights, starter button and such, and placing a garmin GPS in the middle of the driver side plate instead of a speedometer. other then that what else would you add to a family trip taken 4X4?

[joe]

Might check with a marine supply place they have some nice simple switch panels avail. Petty basic: the toggles, function label plates, idiot lights for when ON. Nothing you can't build yourself but you may get some ideas. I personally like round analog gauges and simple toggle controls. No fluff ambient air thermometers, biorhythm sensors, vanity mirror lighting etc. You've got a great op here once you decide what you want/need. Make it functional but keep it clean and simple. Look at boat set ups, race cars, aircraft set ups and even luxo poof car set ups for ideas.

[710 Burner]

A nice analog clock.

[jaber]

I'm likin your idea.
Subscribed to see where you go with it.

[76FSChief]

Im interested in what you do with your dash as well. Im using some switches from Western Star - the big trucks - as they look very industrial and simple.

I will try to take some pictures today so that you can see them. Looking forward to see where you go with your dash.

[GrandWag&Prix]

I think you should go in this direction:



The more switches, lights, and printers (yes, printers) the better!

[lost1]

Oooo. I like where you're going with this, BUT! it's hard to tell from the pictures. Any plans to be able to remove that transmission hump cover? Ever?

So far as what to put where, well my only gripe with my waggy's setup is how hard to reach everything can be when you need to keep your eyes on the road. If you're keeping the radio, I'd relocate it someplace more easily reached. Well for that matter any accessory that you can see yourself fiddling with while driving, keep well within reach of yourself, but still within the grasp of the passenger.

[MAPit]

A head unit that can play dvds depending on how old the kids in the famley are that can be INPORTANT. [Plus u can rig up a fold down screen so only the back seet has to watch the moovi. ;-)] o and a cb could be a plus. what the heck whall ur at it how about heeted seet switches. Can't wate to see how it turns out

[Badawg]

2 cup holders... The Bar bouy type that swivel. Also A USB hub for charging things and an Ipad mount... Ipads make a pretty cool stereo/gps/entertainment system...

[3rdelement]

a mac mini with a liliput 7" or larger touch screen. (gps)
integrated with a nice alpine headunit
in dash heating and AC. use the ford truck round vents.( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...Q5fAccessories )
oil pressure
water temp
fuel gauge
volt meter
speedo
tach
for the clock use the USSR t34 tank clock: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories


that should get you started.

[VonBoomenstien]

duuuuuuudddde!!! that tank clock is awesome!!!!! great idea to go with my military theme.

[asphaltrockdweller]

I just bought a whole set of these

http://www.pedal-2d-metal.com/

[3rdelement]

what did you buy there? they sell lots of products.

[asphaltrockdweller]

Buggar!

The link did not goto the switches.

[suzq044]

Mind if I play around in photoshop with it?