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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/forum...2014/05/77.jpgIMG_8540 by Bob Howard Photography, on Flickr
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 !!!!!
Top idea :thumbup:
What did you use for the material?
Oops I should read not only look at the pictures
Why?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
I use my ashtray for coins. There's an endless supply for the car wash hahaha.
The mounts broke and with the extra fuel gauge will not fit back in.... thats why princess.
Yeah Coin Tray =] I need to put a lock on mine, it keeps getting raided by my daughter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
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
On a side note I hate my ARB switches..... bloody junk !!!!![/QUOTE]
Do ARB use the proper Carling switches???
X2, but mine would be the wife or my to boys.Quote:
Originally Posted by SupRob
I try to leave my coins at work.:049:
Thanks dude, but I should have read it.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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....lolQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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........
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2014/05/78.jpgIMG_8543 by Bob Howard Photography, on Flickr
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....Quote:
Originally Posted by 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!!!!
Stop smoking dickhead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Don't you smoke?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
That's cause your rough and heavy handed. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121320536219
Sounds like it's your fault.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
off topic but give up for your daughters sake at least,Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
Where did that digital gauge come from?Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I sourced it locally (well Australia, didn't want to wait for one from overseas)......Quote:
Originally Posted by liftlid
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DIGITAL-D...item4ac06d19cb
Cheap as chips IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by liftlid
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Mini-...item35cf433556
Grabbed a water pump switch of this guys today. Thanks for the link. cheapest on Ebay for sure!Quote:
Originally Posted by clubbyr8