I have removed the lower dash rail padding. I plan to prep and paint the rails to match the body color. I'm wondering how others mount the switch panel back onto the lower dash rail without the brackets?
Does this make sense? Anyone have any suggestions?
I've seen others who have theirs setup this way, just not sure how they secure the switches/choke etc.
Thanks,
Remove Lower Dash Padding, How To Fit Switches Onto Dash Rail?
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Gsrmini
, May 02 2013 02:42 PM
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Posted 02 May 2013 - 03:44 PM
I made a plate which sits behind the switch panel hole. Then use the two holes to nut and bolt it. Also, cut holes in the panel for both the heater and choke cable. I will see if I have a picture.
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Posted 02 May 2013 - 03:49 PM
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Posted 02 May 2013 - 04:19 PM
Ok, I see what you done. Essentially just make a new panel for the switches that fits in behind the dash rail.
That's definitely an option. I will probably be fitting the factory switches, but I'm sure I could still come up with something.
Thanks,
That's definitely an option. I will probably be fitting the factory switches, but I'm sure I could still come up with something.
Thanks,
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Posted 03 May 2013 - 06:17 PM
The late pickup and van had no dash rail padding but the rail was changed to the standard spec. So they have a large switch panel designed to cover the massive hole and take the rocker switches.
James962 I really like what you've done there. Didn't you want to change the hazard switch too?
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Posted 06 May 2013 - 10:23 PM
The late pickup and van had no dash rail padding but the rail was changed to the standard spec. So they have a large switch panel designed to cover the massive hole and take the rocker switches.
James962 I really like what you've done there. Didn't you want to change the hazard switch too?
Thank you Dan. Yes, my original intention was to also change the hazard switch, however the switch panel was getting a bit too over crowded in my opinion with 5 switches and 4 warning lights, so I relocated the hazard switch instead.
After I had compromised on the switches, I did swap the choke and the heater cables over, so I don't have to lean so far to pull out the choke in the morning....so the balance was restored 
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Posted 08 May 2013 - 04:10 PM
That looks really good - very tempted to try something like that. What did you use for the plate?
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