Made switch panel and ripped out interior. - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

Just thought I'd post some pictures up. I wanted a completely useless mod to do since I have been bored in the down time here. I decided to fab up a swtich panel, just so I can flip the IGN and START switch like I see them do in Nascar every weekend. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Made with all low quality parts from Radio Shack, and some neato .125" 5052 aluminum sheet metal from www.onlinemetals.com.

So far I have the start, ignition, master power working. Still haven't gotten the fuel pump and fans hooked up yet. It will be useful to be able to flip the fans on high and low whenever I want though. I also left two extra for the gauges and gauge lights whenever I get them put in.

Also ripped out the interior. Bare metal is so much nicer. Also, if you haven't seen the marble like roof without the headliner in a hard top car, it's quite interesting. No more door panels, no more center console getting in the way when shifting. I like the whole racecar feel, even though it's still slow. However, since I do drive it places, I'm sure most people think it looks like a theft recovery vehicle...

Lastly, for those who say "I can't live without the radio," without the center console being there, I zip-tie the headunit under the A/C controls whenever I need music. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

(IMG:http://bervickbradstreetracing.com/temp/switchpanel1.jpg)
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SuperCricket View Member Profile	Feb 22 2004, 01:33 AM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 176 Joined: 23-January 04 From: Fort Worth, Texas Member No.: 149	Just thought I'd post some pictures up. I wanted a completely useless mod to do since I have been bored in the down time here. I decided to fab up a swtich panel, just so I can flip the IGN and START switch like I see them do in Nascar every weekend. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Made with all low quality parts from Radio Shack, and some neato .125" 5052 aluminum sheet metal from www.onlinemetals.com. So far I have the start, ignition, master power working. Still haven't gotten the fuel pump and fans hooked up yet. It will be useful to be able to flip the fans on high and low whenever I want though. I also left two extra for the gauges and gauge lights whenever I get them put in. Also ripped out the interior. Bare metal is so much nicer. Also, if you haven't seen the marble like roof without the headliner in a hard top car, it's quite interesting. No more door panels, no more center console getting in the way when shifting. I like the whole racecar feel, even though it's still slow. However, since I do drive it places, I'm sure most people think it looks like a theft recovery vehicle... Lastly, for those who say "I can't live without the radio," without the center console being there, I zip-tie the headunit under the A/C controls whenever I need music. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://bervickbradstreetracing.com/temp/switchpanel1.jpg) (IMG:http://bervickbradstreetracing.com/temp/switchpanel2.jpg) (IMG:http://bervickbradstreetracing.com/temp/switchpanel3.jpg) (IMG:http://bervickbradstreetracing.com/temp/switchpanel4.jpg)