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Old 12-10-2014, 10:09 PM   #1
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Default Re: Gauges or switch panel in place of air duct in stock das

Why not put the switch panel where the radio is?
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Old 12-11-2014, 08:57 AM   #2
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Default Re: Gauges or switch panel in place of air duct in stock das

Console has already been eliminated. Trim panel is cut off right below heater control. Switch panel I have from K&R Performance, would fit nicely and look good in center dash hole. Might be easier to reach than radio location, when driver strapped in. Thought below heater controls would be a good place for gauges.
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Old 12-12-2014, 07:24 PM   #3
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Default Re: Gauges or switch panel in place of air duct in stock das

In my 83 I have the K&R switch panel installed where the radio was. Fit was perfect. What year car? Stock uncut/modified dash is required. As for using the vents to mount gauges or switches, fabricate a filler plate to fit in the vent and install the item.

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Old 12-13-2014, 03:36 AM   #4
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Default Re: Gauges or switch panel in place of air duct in stock das

Autometer sells a gauge panel with vents.

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Default Re: Gauges or switch panel in place of air duct in stock das

Mine is a '91 and radio was originally in the console panel that goes up to the dash. Heater controls are mounted in dash itself, just above radio. Heater controls are still there, and all of dash, but all of console is gone. Makes more room for shifter, anyhow. Picked up an AutoMeter catalog at PRI, and discovered they make a three-gauge panel that fits in the Mustang vent opening. Maybe I will look at switch panel options a little more.
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Old 12-13-2014, 10:29 PM   #6
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Default Re: Gauges or switch panel in place of air duct in stock das

Mine's a '90 model...I've opted to keep the console. The shifter up front is just too much of a stretch for me so I will attempt to mount mine in the recess where the parking brake handle resides. I will mount water temp/oil pressure gauges in the radio area. Without a console a traditional gauge mount could easily be mounted under the heater control. I want my 3 switches where I can easily replace them if the need arises. My best option is to mount them on the roll bar driver side tube using something like this... http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...11015/10002/-1

Btw, the most durable switches I have found to date are those found in chainsaws...check your local small engine repair shop.

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