Custom center dash piece for 240Z project

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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!

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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.  

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Thanks!  I will do my best.

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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, 2024 by A to Z
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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 December 11, 2024 by A to Z
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2-12-2024 Dash Center Plate Project Update: Go the triple gauges set up and got the majority of the wiring behind the panel done. When completed I will be able to carry it out and with a few connections have it installed. Getting closer.

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12-19-2024. Dash center plate painted up.

Edited December 19, 2024 by A to Z
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01-04-2025 UPDATE:  I got it wired in and installed.

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01-11-2025 Dash panel project update:  ALL DONE!

Edited Sunday at 04:30 AM by A to Z
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