in the very near future i will be starting my engine swap in my YJ, good bye 2.5L hello 350..lol. so i figured its time i start looking @ my options to re-do my dash. i dont realy care for factory layout. i'm trying to get ideas of things i will need. i always prefer to start planning on 1st.
I see a lot of people that install diamond plate, or some sort of metal dash. keeping it flat. For example found these pictures online:
now it goes look very nice and clean, but also looks like there could be a issue seeing some of the gauges. i have been making test boards using 1/4" wood to get a idea and it does seem like will be more of a issue seeing whole gauge. anyone try a dash like above? if so how do you like it any changes you recomend? i could always fiberglas the dash.. prefer not to bc of all the time etc..but something i can do lol if worst comes to worst.
some items planning on installing in dash.
Gauges:
Speed (0-120)
Tach
Water Temp
Oil pressure
Volt
Air pressure (for compressor)
Amp (so I can see the draw).
Figure these would be only gauges I need unless anyone can think of any I missed.
Warning Lights: Check Engine, Alarm LED, Turn Signal
Don’t know if I need anything else, figure dont need high beams
Other items in dash:
Radio
CB
Heater controls
Lots of switches for lights
Cig Lighter
Main Power Kill Switch
anything i'm missing, should not use? anyone have any ideas?
thanks for any input
I see a lot of people that install diamond plate, or some sort of metal dash. keeping it flat. For example found these pictures online:
now it goes look very nice and clean, but also looks like there could be a issue seeing some of the gauges. i have been making test boards using 1/4" wood to get a idea and it does seem like will be more of a issue seeing whole gauge. anyone try a dash like above? if so how do you like it any changes you recomend? i could always fiberglas the dash.. prefer not to bc of all the time etc..but something i can do lol if worst comes to worst.
some items planning on installing in dash.
Gauges:
Speed (0-120)
Tach
Water Temp
Oil pressure
Volt
Air pressure (for compressor)
Amp (so I can see the draw).
Figure these would be only gauges I need unless anyone can think of any I missed.
Warning Lights: Check Engine, Alarm LED, Turn Signal
Don’t know if I need anything else, figure dont need high beams
Other items in dash:
Radio
CB
Heater controls
Lots of switches for lights
Cig Lighter
Main Power Kill Switch
anything i'm missing, should not use? anyone have any ideas?
thanks for any input