A to Z Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 I decided one of the very last things I will probably do with my 240Z is replace the center dash area with a custom plate with switches and gauges. I started by getting the plate from Skillard, and made sure to spend the extra 10 bucks for the satin powder coating. Nice piece. I then went about taking measurements and figuring our just exactly how I wanted it to look, what I needed it to have and what would make it look cool. Earlier I had added 5 switches to the fuse box cover plate, and now that I am going to do this, I will move those wires up to switches, and eliminate those switches in the cover. Since that plate will now have holes, I will have to decide whether I wish to replace it with another stock piece, or cut a piece of aluminum to fit. Do any of you know someone who makes that plate? I asked Ben at Skillard and he doesn't. Anyway, I decided to go with the old fashioned toggle switches, and then in the space above it, I am going to add two 2 1/16" gauges I found online from "MaxTow".....apparently they are used by truck guys, but of all the gauges I found, they were the nicest looking .....in my mind at least. I spent some time tonight drawing out all the holes needing to be drilled on the back of the piece, and I am hoping that by going from the back out, the powdercoating will survive. I am also attaching pics of the gauges and switches I have ordered.....and another pic of the triple gauges I already bought from MilkFab....still waiting on my Knock sensor gauge to come in. Comments welcome. Cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFloridian Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 Look forward to see how it comes out. I’ll be tackling this project on my car in a few months, hoping for some good ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 Thanks! I will do my best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 (edited) 12-04-02024 Dash Center Plate Project Update: My switches came in already, So I went ahead and drilled out all the holes and mounted the switches in. I like the look with the waterproof covers that screw on. The big holes will need a little adjustment here and there but coming along pretty good! Pics follow Edited December 5 by A to Z Jesus is the living Son of God 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted 12 hours ago Author Share Posted 12 hours ago (edited) 12-11-02024 Dash Center Plate Project Update: My 2 upper gauges I bought from Mx Tow arrived, and I got them in the plate and tightened down. See pic. Edited 12 hours ago by A to Z Jesus is the living Son of God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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