I'm putting a modded F650 dash panel in my truck.
I want to modify the left portion of the panel so that its one continuous switch area.
I'm using the auto version of the F650 panel even though my truck has a ZF6 transmission. I'm doing this because the auto version has more area for mounting switches and the switches are more easily reached and seen by the driver.
The present panel layout has room for 2 rows of 7 Contura switches (14 in total). That sounds like a lot, but I'll be needing 4 to 6 switches for controlling air bag solenoids alone. (Front axle, rear axle and cab) Plus switches for heated mirrors, air compressor, power inverter, backup lights, driving lights, exhaust brake, etc.
I'll be using a custom gear shift linkage such that the shifter doesn't interfere with the panel. I've got it made up, I just haven't taken any pictures of it.
I'll also be mounting a special electric Road Ranger gear shift knob in place of the stock shifter knob with built in cruise control buttons and a button for controlling the exhaust brake.
Pictures and descriptions to follow as the project proceeds.
I want to modify the left portion of the panel so that its one continuous switch area.
I'm using the auto version of the F650 panel even though my truck has a ZF6 transmission. I'm doing this because the auto version has more area for mounting switches and the switches are more easily reached and seen by the driver.
The present panel layout has room for 2 rows of 7 Contura switches (14 in total). That sounds like a lot, but I'll be needing 4 to 6 switches for controlling air bag solenoids alone. (Front axle, rear axle and cab) Plus switches for heated mirrors, air compressor, power inverter, backup lights, driving lights, exhaust brake, etc.
I'll be using a custom gear shift linkage such that the shifter doesn't interfere with the panel. I've got it made up, I just haven't taken any pictures of it.
I'll also be mounting a special electric Road Ranger gear shift knob in place of the stock shifter knob with built in cruise control buttons and a button for controlling the exhaust brake.
Pictures and descriptions to follow as the project proceeds.