Like it says, if you got a good dash or idea, let me steal, ummmm see it

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the electrical box worked out good for me with a few modifications

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I like how that opens up too. Trying to put a mud proof phone mount in it for the GPS.

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If you are using 4 point seat belts, make sure everything is reachable while you are strapped in the seat.

I kept mine very simple. A couple switches, a horn and an ignition switch. Rather than using fuses, I put marine breakers on the side of my dash.

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i just started my new dash board, im about halfway done. the main purpose with this dash board is easy access, i have a hindge on the back so i can flip the lid open so i'll be able to get to everything real easy. I used to have a dashboard on the floor like a consult, it looked cool, but i always got alot of water and mud in there, my gages always got alot of mud on them, i couldnt see them, and when i did have an electrical problem, it was hard to get to, there was so much wires and stuff crambed in that little box, it was hard to figure out what went where, thats why the winter project for me was redoing the electrical and making up this dash board, i used some poster board and cut and bent it just like i would sheet metal, to make what i want, and i drew the gages and switches on there, to make sure everything fit before i bent one out of sheet metal. when im done with it, im gonna wrap it with carbon fiber vinal to make it look cool.
Dave

Mines pretty simple, you can buy the dash plate for about twenty bucks or so then you have to make a box for the wiring (pic sucks). Iv always preferred my electronics up high.

[quote="afterburnt"]i just started my new dash board, im about halfway done. the main purpose with this dash board is easy access, i have a hindge on the back so i can flip the lid open so i'll be able to get to everything real easy. I used to have a dashboard on the floor like a consult, it looked cool, but i always got alot of water and mud in there, my gages always got alot of mud on them, i couldnt see them, and when i did have an electrical problem, it was hard to get to, there was so much wires and stuff crambed in that little box, it was hard to figure out what went where, thats why the winter project for me was redoing the electrical and making up this dash board,

Dave that was my exact reason for doing the same. I think I may put the switches up top and the gauges and some other things in the dash.

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nice job on the dash............can i interest you in a good camera

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Good idea bill, where do i find these? The switches not the camera

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that fuzzy look like thats built in.that way after a few good beers he starts to see it clear as a day. lol.this is something i need to do also is my dash and you all have done a great job.what about the flat panel switches like kyle(use to run) and wild willie runs have you seen them nitro,i may try them myself.chad

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Well I want 8 switches total counting ign and start and all my lights, I like my lights Soooo that switch panel is like $240, but I do like it.

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throw an extra 100.oo in and get the 12 switch. .they do look good.just wandering the longivity of it.chad

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8??? or 12??? switches .....find you a retired DC10 and transplant the dash.

Know where one is?????

I know it sounds like alot, but I don't ride at D&K so we use lights, and ya I know they must add weight to my tankish buggy

1 Ign
2 Start Button
3 Acc
4 Headlights - Street
5 Offroad lights
6 LED Floodlight - I love this light
7 reverse light - I like it switched for when you just roll off a hill
8 turn signal - on/off/on

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I've rode more hours at night than you have day plus night. And I only got one headlight.

I never said yours was a tank, you did.
I made my switch box out of waxpaper, then drilled holes in it. Aluminum is too heavy.

I was gonna say something about that reverse lite for backin off a hill, but I wont.

Yaaa, I have 7 months worth of seat time total, lol. So I agree you have driven at night more, trust me though, the lights are nice to have. Koko made the tankish comment on his build thread, not directed at me. But if it makes you happy, I plan to use aluminum and I'll ise a file to tr im some weight on them switches.
p.s. QUIT HIGHJACKING!!! - t

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Knew I'd hear it about 8 switches

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Yaaa, I have 7 months worth of seat time total, lol. So I agree you have driven at night more, trust me though, the lights are nice to have. Koko made the tankish comment on his build thread, not directed at me. But if it makes you happy, I plan to use aluminum and I'll ise a file to trim some weight on them switches.
p.s. QUIT HIGHJACKING!!! - thats my job larry :p

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get rid of the start button and use a off-on-start switch. now your down to 7
turn signals???????? you trying to be politically correct on the trails?

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It's street leagle, and fun to drive on the road, but I dont do it often. I'm ussually to lazy to change the tires or busy modifying something

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Sooooo where do I find the switches bill?

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i didnt use the sealed switches, i used the rubber toggle covers and they have worked fine. i bought my switch panel from summit racing, its made by painless wiring. i like the red indcator lights over the switches. most auto parts have toggle switches and covers or just google it.

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Ebay has an assortment of marine toggles. Several months I bought 2 Marine control consules that had 6 20 amp toggles with the switchs boost and inline fuse holders already wired to the switchs. They were 20 bucks a piece. A single switch will cost you 10 to 15 bucks with thew rubber cover. Try and fine the panels and remove the switchs. Also the less switchs, relays, gauges, devices and wiring you have the less problems you will have. Food for thought. Yea I know this is coming from Mr. Captain Overkill!

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I cant believe you even recognize the word LESS

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