Dash Layout

[Bitch'nBronco]

Getting ready to order a completely blank dash from BC Broncos, and was looking at some older threads of different setups. I'd like to see what everyones come up with recently. My current setup (old picture) wont work with the location of my ZF swap. Thanks in advance

 

[half cab]

Good to see someone else has the Piña colada girls besides me.

Sorry can't help on the dash as am stock '76 minus radio hole .

 

[jmangi62]

A few pics.

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

That looks good, haven't quite decided if I'm going to put the glove box door back or not. If I do, I'm definitely offsetting it like you did. Looks nice

 

[naneumranch]

Just finished today

 

[Bukin 67]

I made my own overlay out of aluminum. Auto Meter Ford Racing Gauges. I use a Lowrance HDS 7m for Speedo.

 

[AZ73]

Not finished, but here's the design

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2728528&postcount=141

 

[trekgurl]

did away with my original dash

I went custom with my dash as wanted gauges I could see (cut out on a plasma table). I wanted the roll bar to tuck in behind and I can unbolt the steering column-w/wheel attached, it lays down on the seat and the dash tilts out to work on. I've still got to add a few things and have it painted.

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

That looks great

 

[worktruk]

Custom dash panels

Made my own dash panels. My old dash was cut up, so I just built some new overlays. Cut them out on my CNC. Was happy with the way they turned out.

 

[edones06]

I maid mine out of 1/8" alum and brush finished and clear coated it. Way better than my old chopped up dash

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[sykanr0ng]

Made my own dash panels. My old dash was cut up, so I just built some new overlays. Cut them out on my CNC. Was happy with the way they turned out.

Your pictures don't show, at least for me.

 

[omureebe]

Mines at the body shop (so no pics handy), but for ideas, he closed up the speaker hole and placed a 68 Cougar clock in the center of the dash. Also cleaned up the radio area to accept a DIN bezel. And who really needs an ash tray...

 

[Audifan]

I know this is an old thread, but there is no point in me starting a new thread to talk "dash layout" ideas, when I could just contribute to this one.

So, here goes...

I'm playing with a layout for my new dash and in this iteration am running:

1. ignition
2. intermittent wiper switch
3. OEM light switch
4. touchscreen Receiver (found one thats not deep)
5. 12V outlet
6. USB outlet
7. 4 Rocker switches
8. Electronic AC controls
9. AC vents

My current favorite layout is below (ignore the extra "templates" stuck to the top of the dash)


My main question is... Is there actually room on the left side of the dash, next to the speedometer for my Ignition, wiper switch and lights switch?

I like the idea of them going there, but have no idea if there is actually room to make it work.

Other question...Any other ideas, comments, concerns?

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Here's where I'm goin', that is when I get goin' again.

 

[txtruk15]

Here's where I'm goin', that is when I get goin' again.

those gauges look sweet - are those autometer?

I'm trying to decide whether it makes sense to drop $1,200 into a digital dash all in one, or redo the dash and have separate distinct gauges that I can see easier....

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Thanks, they came from Classic Instruments in beautiful Boyne City Michigan.
https://www.classicinstruments.com/ I think around $700. Lots of choices available. They also make a direct fit replacement with lots of custom choices available. https://shop.classicinstruments.com/fb66oe

 

[txtruk15]

Thanks, they came from Classic Instruments in beautiful Boyne City Michigan.
https://www.classicinstruments.com/ I think around $700. Lots of choices available. They also make a direct fit replacement with lots of custom choices available. https://shop.classicinstruments.com/fb66oe

very cool, thanks! love the layout of your dash also

 

[mustanggarage]

I am in the process of building mine. I had Double D fab make a completely custom dash. I drew up what I wanted and sent it and a lot of parts to make sure it worked properly and he made my dash for me. He also put all the information for the stock dash into his cad program so he can customize any design you can think of. here is what I wanted. a full custom dash with individual speed hut gauges, I wanted the glove box door moved over 4 inches, I wanted to be able to use a stock dash pad (it fits I just don't have a picture of it installed) and the stock defrost vent. I wanted to use a old air products heater control panel and install the radio in a cubby underneath. hear are some of the pictures from my adventure.

 

[JefeAZ]