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Old 04-01-2005, 08:23 AM
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anyone got ideas for extra din space below head unit...

what can i do with the din space below the head unit? other than extra storage (thats too boring). i know people have used it to mount their cb radios, altimeters, battery voltmeters, oil pressure meters etc. has anyone done something else?
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I'm thinking about making a switch panel for lights, amps & compressor.
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i do...

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/need-ideas-your-2nd-din-52276/
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Mine will eventually house the air pressure gauge for my tank, the switch for the compressor, and the arb switch. If I could squeeze in more, I might add switches for the rest of my auxilary lights.
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i'd love to turn it into a switch panel but i can't find anyone that sells em and i dont have a clue how to make it myself
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Originally Posted by SizzleChest
i'd love to turn it into a switch panel but i can't find anyone that sells em and i dont have a clue how to make it myself

Find you a piece of plastic, metal, etc, and start fabbing. That's how I'm going to do it, as I think that's the only way possible. If you have an aftermarket radio, I think there is an install kit that has a piece that just covers the din.
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i'd love to turn it into a switch panel but i can't find anyone that sells em and i dont have a clue how to make it myself
Ignited makes them...

Here it is with a push-button engine starter
http://www.optauto.com/index.htm?stocknumber=IGN-3001-A
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I installed neon controllers and a back light:

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A setup like this would be awesome!

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But THIS would be even better! (Hey, it's Friday!)

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ho needs to learn to pour a beer
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Originally Posted by Gangus2006
Ignited makes them...

Here it is with a push-button engine starter
http://www.optauto.com/index.htm?stocknumber=IGN-3001-A
not really what i'm after. i just want to have 5-6 switches side by side
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gotta bad a$$ EQ in mine
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auxillary switches, gauges, swivel pocket, passive eq, stealth mode-slide out/flip up dvd screen, or a vote for "flamedx4's" beer taps.
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I have a Beartracker Scanner (BC-7) in that spot. I had to make a trim piece to fill in a little on the sides and top. Also an external speaker and right angle bnc connector to make it go back as far as possible.
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Mine -
Rancho 9000 guages w/ in cab controls.

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I mounted my ham radio in mine, Icom 8000. Fits perfectly.

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Originally Posted by dexter
ho needs to learn to pour a beer
Beer? What beer?


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