{"id":15091,"date":"2023-01-06T16:40:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T16:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=15091"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:12:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:12:26","slug":"dash-construction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=15091","title":{"rendered":"The new dashboard."},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview.
\n<\/strong>Below is a breakdown of the versus parts of the new dashboard that are very slowly taking shape. 
\nIt is hoped to fit the main part, the modified metal part and the current switches in their intended place asap, any new\/extra switches, and other parts being added later. <\/p>\n

Items in \u201cgrey\u201d<\/span> are still to-do.
\nItems in \u201cmauve\u201d<\/span> need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded, or we need more.
\nItems in \u201cbrown\u201d<\/span> are under construction.
\nItems in \u201cgreen\u201d<\/span> are almost completed or on order.
\nItems in \u201cblack\u201d completed.
\nItems in \u201citalics any colour\u201d<\/span><\/em> are listed in another category. (see links).<\/span> <\/span><\/h6>\n

Ongoing progress.<\/strong>
\nWe have split this into separate sections as it was getting a bit big for one page, see main and sub-links below.
\n<\/em>   <\/p>\n

                             (More photos & info as the jobs are completed). <\/strong><\/span> <\/header>\n
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Dashboard modifications<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\n       The old dash.
\n       Artist’s impression of the planned work. (what I hope to achieve).<\/span><\/span>
\nThe new dashboard’s basic construction<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>. <\/span>(the metalwork).
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>       <\/span>Fabricating the new dashboard<\/a>.<\/span> (the metalwork, current progress).<\/span>
\n       Recessed storage compartment with lid<\/a><\/span>. (a bit of CAD work, cardboard-aided design).<\/span><\/span>
\n       Map light.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>       Recessed roller blind.<\/span> (for the front window).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/strong>       Air ducting & vents<\/span>.
\nSwitch layout<\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/strong>      Switches.<\/em>
\n      Switch housings.
\n      Switch connections.<\/a>
\n<\/span>USB & power outlets<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/em>      USB charging points in the dashboard<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>(see electrics<\/span><\/a> & <\/span><\/span>Switch connections<\/a>).<\/span>
\n      12v outlet points<\/span>. (see air-con and arial connection panel).<\/strong>
\n<\/span>      Phone charger mat.<\/span><\/span><\/span> (may add if a suitable place can be found).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong>Communication & Navigation Systems<\/a>.<\/span> (CB, Wi-Fi, phone, & radio).<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong>      Twin Sat-Nav head units<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span>(see Communication & Navigation systems<\/a>).<\/span>
\n      Compass and clino. (see <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Communication & Navigation systems<\/a>).
\n<\/span>      Dashboard-mounted CB radio. <\/span>(Under consideration).<\/span>
\n      Dash-mounted 10m radio.<\/span> (under consideration, will need a license).
\n <\/span><\/span>     Radio speakers in the dashboard, doors, & overhead.<\/span>
\n      Microphone in the dashboard.<\/span> (Bluetooth phone).
\n      <\/span><\/span><\/span>Onboard Wi-Fi.<\/span>
\nHe<\/span><\/span>ating & ventilation control sys<\/span>tem<\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>      Reposition ventilation & heating controls in the dashboard<\/a>,
\n           Heater control levers<\/a>.
\n           PWM fan control.
\n       <\/span><\/span><\/span>Air-con unit, integrated into the heating & ventilation system.<\/span>
\n <\/span>      Recirculating air & wading flap, (atamatic or flote controlled, see of road additions).<\/a>   <\/span>
\n       Move the air-con controls to the dashboard. (from overhead).
\n<\/span>       Air-con control knob. (needs a new position in the panel or switch).<\/span><\/em>
\n<\/span><\/span>     <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>   Heated front seats.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/em>Arial connection panel<\/a>.
\n<\/span><\/strong>       12v outlet points.<\/span><\/span>
\n       Twin CB aerial connection. (currently one fitted).<\/span>
\n       Switchable CB aerial sockets knob. <\/span><\/span>(to include the connections in the rear of the van).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/em>Vacuum switch system<\/a>.<\/span> (diflock controls).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\n       Vacuum control faceplate<\/a>. (current & planned).<\/span>
\n             Fabricating the Vacuum control faceplate.
\n       Vacuum control backplate<\/a>.
\n<\/span><\/span>             Fabricating the Vacuum control backplate<\/a>.
\n<\/span>       Vacuum switches<\/a>.
\n       Vacuum manifold.<\/a>
\n       Vacuum manifold & tube support<\/a>.
\n       Vacuum switch assembly<\/a>.
\n             Wiring.
\n             Testing.<\/em><\/span>
\nClock binnacle replaced\/upgraded. <\/a>
\n<\/em><\/span><\/strong>       <\/span>Single central fuel level gauge. <\/span>(current).
\n       Twin central fuel level gauges for main and spare tanks.<\/span> (planned).
\n       Single central engine water temperature gauge.<\/span> (current).
\n       Engine water temperature gauge.<\/span> (planned temporary, top right).
\n       Combined engine water level\/temperature gauge.<\/span> (planned, top right).
\n       Combined engine oil level\/temperature gauge.<\/span> (planned, bottom right).
\n       Combined Gearbox oil level\/temperature gauge.<\/span> (planned, bottom left).
\n       Analogue clock.<\/span> (planned, top left).
\n       Dash monitored tyre pressure indicator.<\/span> (planned, position to be decided).
\n       Interchangeable MPH \/ KPH speed dials.<\/span><\/span> (planned, method to be decided).<\/span><\/header>\n
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Related items.<\/h4>\n

     Stirring column cowl.<\/a><\/span>
\n<\/em>     Overhead switch panel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span> (see switch connections<\/a> for more info).<\/span><\/strong>
\n     Rear switch panels<\/a>.<\/span> (see switch connections<\/a> for more info).<\/span><\/strong>
\n     <\/em><\/span>Reposition the gear stick.<\/span> (see <\/span><\/em>cable gear linkage<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
\n     Reposition fuses boxes.<\/span> (see electrics<\/a>).
\n<\/span><\/em><\/strong>     Heating, Cooling & insulation.<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/em>     Bodywork.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Categorie link pages:-
\n<\/strong>    Reviews<\/a>.
\n            Permanently fitted or available<\/a>
\n<\/a>                       Mechanical and electrics.
\n                                The new dashboard.<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.
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Overview. Below is a breakdown of the versus parts of the new dashboard that are very slowly taking shape.  It is hoped to fit the main part, the modified metal part and the current switches in their intended place asap, any new\/extra switches, and other parts being added later.  Items in \u201cgrey\u201d are still to-do. … <\/p>\n

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