ChuckNorris

Update: High-Mount Light Switch Panel; Part One

I wanted a clean/unique way to mount the switch for my behind-the-grille driving lights. Plus, I know that I will eventually want to add a set of fog lights, and likely and LED bar in the front bumper opening. So, this past weekend, I set of to design a panel that could comfortably and cleanly mount three different switches.

I decided on a "high mount" panel, mounting it just above the rear view mirror, using the screw/mounting plate for the sun visor posts as a way of holding it in place.

I started with some paper, fooling around with a big of origami until I ended up with a design that I liked. Several trips back and forth from the kitchen table to the truck for test fitment, and I ended up with this prototype:



I then unfolded that, and traced the prototype design on to a piece of thin card-board, to mimic a "harder" material.





Next, I did my folds to see what I came up with:





Here's the fitment against the windshield and headliner:





And this will be how the driving switch will mount.



The wiring will be "hidden" by passing through holes strategic placed/drilled in the design of the panel, ran through the top of the headliner, and down the A-pillar/dash to the lights/battery.

Last pic for now:



More to come on this one. Thanks for following along...

ChuckNorris

Update: Radio Install + LED Interior Lighting

I have had the LED cluster/HVAC lights in for a week now, and love the look and output. I have since been on the hunt for an aftermarket head unit to match the blue LEDs on the dash, and I wanted a single din unit for fitment-reasons (I returned then double-din unit I had purchased earlier, after finding out the OEM unit is 1.5 dins and not 2). I came across a KILLER deal on a Dual headunit at my local Autozone. 50x4 (200) watts; USB/SD/Aux/Radio player (no CD, but who cares); nice display; clean/sleak look...and the best part, $49.99. Used a 20% off coupon plus a gift card I got for returning the buffer I bought from them that broke. Headunit comes me...$12

So far, really like it. VERY impressed with Dual so far. Seems they have come a long way. Sounds is amazing, and it looks great in the dash.

Used a Spectrum kit and harness from Wal-Mart. Harness was awesome. Dash kit...so-so. Soldered/heat-shrinked all the connections, as I always do.

Finally, installed LED Dome, door panel, glove box, and (not pictured) engine bay bulbs.

Enough chit-chat. Here's some pics of the progress and outcome.

HardcoreOffroading

Subd. Work def paid off!

ChuckNorris

Thank you sir! It's been a fun project thus far.

I've built Honda's for years, and this is the first truck I've ever owned.

Trucks are the jam!

Eco Tuner

You have really transformed this truck....has been fun to watch the thread.

Good job! Have a question on the user name....you into martial arts? (The picture I posted is from my early 20's back in the late 70's).

ChuckNorris

Thank you Eco Tuner. I appreciate your support throughout.

More to come!

ChuckNorris

Bump! Build on this truck is now done.


The truck is for sale now! Hoping to sell it to a great new owner.


Details on my CL link below


http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5099770185.html