Dashboard modifications.

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 logical 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).

       The old dash.
       Artist’s impression of the planned work, (what I hope to achieve).
      The new dashboard.

      Fabricating the new dashboard, (the metalwork, current progress).

 

The old dashboard layout.

Temperature gauge, redundant, is now part of the clock binnacle.

Light switches are currently where the vent grill was, (the vent grill will be replaced in the new dashboard).


Planned dashboard modifications.
(artist impression, third draft ).

(Switches are for illustration only, see switch connections for more info).

The air vent will be refitted & the dashboard will be modified for the new switches,
(artist impression third draft).

 

Current progress.
see fabricating the new dashboard, (the metalwork) for construction photos.

The end result, Photos as & when the jobs are complete. 
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Related items.

     Stirring column cowl, (see switch connections for more info).
     Overhead switch panel, (see switch connections for more info).
     Rear switch panels, (see switch connections for more info).
     Reposition the gear stick, (see cable gear linkage).
     Reposition fuses boxes, (see electrics).