How to: Custom Center Console Gauge and Switch Pod

[SilverSPL]

fiberglass is a mess and I don't like working with it, always hardenes too quick or not quick enough. I try to avoid using it as much as possible

 

[Turdle]

That is very very nice!!
Thanks you so much for sharing!!!

I bookmarked this one--

 

[BrooklynBay]

I think that this thread should be in the interior section instead of the audio section since it has to do with interior modifications, and not audio or navigation: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=51

 

[TheJackal]

Awesome custom pod, looks like it came that way!

 

[iceman7329]

If I didnt have a 5 speed Id do something like this. Good job.

 

[SilverSPL]

I think that this thread should be in the interior section instead of the audio section since it has to do with interior modifications, and not audio or navigation: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=51

I put it in here because it controls all of my audio equipment and monitors the voltage and amplifier temperature.

 

[patman]

1 radar detector
2 JL AMP
3 600A Contactor
4 can't remember
5 PG Delay turn on board Model DD10
6 AC three.1
7 camera
8 750W Power inverter
9 Neons
10 Strobes

hooks into all of this

JESUS THAT'S ALOT OF ELECTRICAL STUFF where is it mounted???

 

[badge49]

SilverSPL - Do you get much interferance in your sat. radio or other audio by having it run so close to power lines? I'm working on a similar console project and have been concerned with putting my cb/vhf/uhf coaxles too close to power leads.

 

[Gator Jeff]

WOW! Awesome work!

 

[Melon]

It's already been said, but wow - that looks great!

I'd like to do something like that with my 04, but I don't have any uses for the switches I'd probably try to mount 3 or maybe 4 gauges instead of the switches.

-Melon

 

[patman]

where did you get the plug and receiver? because i'm getting alot of switches being used and the wires are everywhere so i would like to get one of the plug and receiver setups

 

[Hawk89]

Hey where did you purchase the switches and gauges from?

 

[High_Order1]

Hey,

Looking at the pics. Just curious, it looks like you have a *lot* of high current draw devices basically either screwed into the seat back and some add on panels with carpet tacked on. Seems a little risky, esp if you have a major failure in a component. Neatly done though.

Oh - what did you hide under the towel? lol

 

[killswitchfan134]

where would i be able to acquire some fiberglass in a kit

 

[BrettR]

Try Boater's World or any boating supply store.
http://http://www.boatersworld.com/epoxy-fiberglass.htm?bct=t13100003%3Bcimaintenance-boat
They sale everything you need for fiberglass work. Fiberglass comes in different wieghts(mats) and the resins come different speeds for hardining. You can build anything you want to out of it. Just mold it up and sand it smooth.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! The link didn't work when I clicked onto it.

 

[BrettR]

Thanks
I have been lurking around a few months. I got a sweet deal on a 01 Sport Trac from my nieghbor who bought it for his son when he turned 16 to learn on. He got his son a new Dodge 1500 for graduation last year so he would have a new truck to go to college in. Any way it ws sitting for about 10 months and I told him a needed a truck since I sold my Tundra to run around in and take my son to ball games and practice.
Sorry about the link, it is just Boaters World web site. Fiberglass is a wonderful product to work with and make into anything you would like. I have been messing around with boats for ever and it is amazing what the pros can do with fiberglass. Try to find Ship Shape Boating or TV, these guys will show you a lot that can be made from scratch or molds.
Thanks for the greeting and I have leared a ton so far about new truck.
I hope I will be able to add something in the future.
Brett

 

[Adrenolin]

Welcome to this forum! The link didn't work when I clicked onto it.

Just correct the link... If you look at it for a sec you'll see the link error at the beginning.

Or just click here


To the OP.. Great job and I love how you managed the wiring. I think I'll be borrowing that. I'm starting in on a full length center console for our 67 Mustang. Will be starting it using a 2-part liquid 8Lb Polyurethane Foam to get the rough block shape. I'll then cut, sand, drill and file it into shape before hitting it with fiberglass. I haven't decided yet if I'll be painting or vinyl covering it to match the rest of the interior. I've got about a dozen switches I need to install up front as well so a few ideas gained here from you. Thanks!

 

[SilverSPL]

Hey where did you purchase the switches and gauges from?

Switches are on a number of online sites, I forget where I got mine. Just search for led rocker switch.
Gagues are from Dakota Digital

 

[SilverSPL]

Hey,

Looking at the pics. Just curious, it looks like you have a *lot* of high current draw devices basically either screwed into the seat back and some add on panels with carpet tacked on. Seems a little risky, esp if you have a major failure in a component. Neatly done though.

Oh - what did you hide under the towel? lol

It was all screwed onto a 3/4" mdf wood piece covered in carpet. It's better than all shoved behind some interior panel you can't get to if something starts to fry.
Uhh nothing was under the towel. I was sitting on it when working on the board
Thanks