mick 1986
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What about something like this? It replaces the clock.
https://shop.challenger4x4.com/mud-...-switch-cut-out-centre-switch-panel-939-p.asp
It’s only a 3 way, but I’m sure someone makes them up to custom designs, or make your own?
nobber
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I got gauges in there, so cant use the clock bit of the dash.
mick 1986
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Do you still have the bank of 3 switches (next to hazard switch) down the RHS of the steering column?
mick the builder
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What about a roof console? I was going to stick a radio up there but went blue tooth speaker/ spotify instead.
nobber
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Hazard switch is accompanied by clock/interior light switch (early 90) and a blank, its a rag top so no roof console, I was thinking of a switch panel over part of the parcel shelf opening on the dash, like a military centre light switch panel.
Or a mud thing pod thing but Id rather keep the top of the dash clear if I could.
Or a mud thing pod thing but Id rather keep the top of the dash clear if I could.
Hicap phill
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What about the outer heater controls by the door.?i fitted 1 with 1 large switch. Wil be able to get 3 toggle switches with LED inserts easily
off to search the web...& my photsos
off to search the web...& my photsos
nobber
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Thats handy, but not exactly what I have in mind, Im thinking a metal plate , big enough to accommodate 4 switches and 4 warning lights, fixed to the lower and upper dash panels with perhaps a return on one side to hide the wiring. Didn't the military do something like this?
Hicap phill
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Not seen any.would not be hard to fold 1 to fit the dash. Should be able to get a fixing behind the grey vent cover(remove dash top)
If you don’t use the vents you can put close to the binicale. If not it will have to be centre between vents
you got a radio fitted above the centre dash?(where cigarette/wash wipe normally is)
If you don’t use the vents you can put close to the binicale. If not it will have to be centre between vents
you got a radio fitted above the centre dash?(where cigarette/wash wipe normally is)
nobber
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No radio, but I want to keep that option open, new dash has a hole for a speaker so it would be a shame not to fit one! I also want to fit a Cb radio in there too somewhere but not too worried about that at the moment.
Beside the heater on/off would be best place but I forgot about the vent, I will have a measure up when I get the dash back together and see if I have room but a quick look on tinternet would suggest I dont.
I found this and the vent has been made obsolete so I dont want to do that, I need that vent, its my air con!
Hicap phill
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What switches you looking at using?
Rdx type Big hole
Led toggle switches(have led in toggle) 10mmhole
fit with relays
Rdx type Big hole
Led toggle switches(have led in toggle) 10mmhole
fit with relays
mick 1986
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The small mud pod will give you the most flexibility, but is likely too big just for 4 off toggle switches. Other than that photo you found of the plate between the radio and binnacle, I can’t really see a better option.
From what I can remember, no the military ones never had anything made by Land Rover for a switch bank. I have seen plenty of bodges though.
mick the builder
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Thinking back, i had a mk2 cortina with over the dash gauges. Looked pretty good. ill try and get a photy.
mick the builder
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Flossie
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MK2 series 1 GT.
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That brings back memories.
Cardboard covering the painted dash behind, pumpy pumpy washer jet knob.
Luxury centre console.
Weirdly I had the walnut veneered dash out of my 1600E in my hands today, series 2 so gauges in the dash instead of over the top.
mick the builder
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I had 2 1600e,s. an early, gauges above and a later gauges on top of dash. Loved them both.
