Utilising Ashtray space....

[clubbyr8]

Being non-smokers we decided to get rid of the ashtray and it turned out to be a good place to put the voltmeter and a few switches. Used ply as the base (which was a mistake as it chipped easily) and painted it black. My scroll-sawing leaves a lot to be desired, but it turned out reasonably well. If I decide to redo it, I'll use MDF, but this will probably do.....lol


http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2014/05/77.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nKppTv)IMG_8540 (https://flic.kr/p/nKppTv) by Bob Howard Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/49184860@N05/), on Flickr

[Bloodyaussie]

Good work.. I had to remove my ashtray but have not made use of the space as yet.

On a side note I hate my ARB switches..... bloody junk !!!!!

[jay see]

Top idea :thumbup:
What did you use for the material?

Oops I should read not only look at the pictures

[Winnie]

On a side note I hate my ARB switches..... bloody junk !!!!!

Why?

I use my ashtray for coins. There's an endless supply for the car wash hahaha.

[Bloodyaussie]

The mounts broke and with the extra fuel gauge will not fit back in.... thats why princess.

[SupRob]

Why?

I use my ashtray for coins. There's an endless supply for the car wash hahaha.

Yeah Coin Tray =] I need to put a lock on mine, it keeps getting raided by my daughter.

[threedogs]

As a new non smoker, probable over one year now, this looks like a great idea.
Will see what I can come up with, thanks for sharing.
@ jay see ply wood but MDF would be better

[threedogs]

On a side note I hate my ARB switches..... bloody junk !!!!![/QUOTE]

Do ARB use the proper Carling switches???

[jay see]

Yeah Coin Tray =] I need to put a lock on mine, it keeps getting raided by my daughter.

X2, but mine would be the wife or my to boys.
I try to leave my coins at work.:049:

[jay see]

@ jay see ply wood but MDF would be better

Thanks dude, but I should have read it.

[clubbyr8]

As a new non smoker, probable over one year now, this looks like a great idea.
Will see what I can come up with, thanks for sharing.
@ jay see ply wood but MDF would be better

Yep hindsight is a wonderful thing .... lol. MDF would definitely be better, it chipped some more taking it out to wire it all up. I made it a very tight fit, but I don't think I can be bothered doing it in MDF now (unless it breaks) and the scroll saw makes very fine dust, would have to wear a mask with MDF....lol

[clubbyr8]

Wiring half done (bit to the switches). This is a pic of it being tested. Small rocker switch in position 1 to indicate main battery, dash lights on so the three switches are illuminated, reverse camera switch on to indicate camera turned on. Put in a 12 pin auto plug/socket to facilitate easier removal. Pretty pleased with it........



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[threedogs]

Yeah gotta be happy with that , I take it the rocker switch is to monitor both batteries.
I've only just purchased one of those Volt meters and was going to drill into my centre dash.
Now I have a sort of no drill policy so this may be the answer

[clubbyr8]

Yeah gotta be happy with that , I take it the rocker switch is to monitor both batteries.
I've only just purchased one of those Volt meters and was going to drill into my centre dash.
Now I have a sort of no drill policy so this may be the answer

Yep, the rocker switch is to monitor two batteries. The second battery is on the to do list....

[AB]

For non smokers in a gq, the ashtray is a brilliant spot for a small UHF.

Unfortunately I am a silly smoker but its great to have a decent ash tray.

Unlike the gu utes ashtray which fit a whole 4 cigarette butts!!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

For non smokers in a gq, the ashtray is a brilliant spot for a small UHF.

Unfortunately I am a silly smoker but its great to have a decent ash tray.

Unlike the gu utes ashtray which fit a whole 4 cigarette butts!!!!

Stop smoking dickhead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lucus30]

Stop smoking dickhead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't you smoke?

[MudRunnerTD]

On a side note I hate my ARB switches..... bloody junk !!!!!


The mounts broke and with the extra fuel gauge will not fit back in.... thats why princess.

That's cause your rough and heavy handed. ;)

You can buy a new switch cover for $5. I reckon they are the best switches you can buy and I have 14 of them in the GQ.

[clubbyr8]

That's cause your rough and heavy handed. ;)

You can buy a new switch cover for $5. I reckon they are the best switches you can buy and I have 14 of them in the GQ.

I bought mine from this guy. Not genuine Carling or ARB, but the switches are $10 each and the covers are $3 each.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121320536219

[Winnie]

The mounts broke and with the extra fuel gauge will not fit back in.... thats why princess.

Sounds like it's your fault.

[threedogs]

For non smokers in a gq, the ashtray is a brilliant spot for a small UHF.

Unfortunately I am a silly smoker but its great to have a decent ash tray.

Unlike the gu utes ashtray which fit a whole 4 cigarette butts!!!!
off topic but give up for your daughters sake at least,

[liftlid]

Yeah gotta be happy with that , I take it the rocker switch is to monitor both batteries.
I've only just purchased one of those Volt meters and was going to drill into my centre dash.
Now I have a sort of no drill policy so this may be the answer

Where did that digital gauge come from?

[clubbyr8]

Where did that digital gauge come from?

I sourced it locally (well Australia, didn't want to wait for one from overseas)......


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DIGITAL-DISPLAY-VOLTMETER-VOLTAGE-BLUE-LED-PANEL-METER-0-100V-3-WIRE-gauge-/321055955403?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac06d19cb

[threedogs]

Where did that digital gauge come from?

Cheap as chips IMO
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Mini-DC-0V-To-99-9V-Red-LED-Digital-Panel-Volt-Voltage-Meter-Voltmeter-/231110554966?pt=AU_Gadgets&hash=item35cf433556

[MudRunnerTD]

I bought mine from this guy. Not genuine Carling or ARB, but the switches are $10 each and the covers are $3 each.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121320536219

Grabbed a water pump switch of this guys today. Thanks for the link. cheapest on Ebay for sure!