Updating Switch Panel(89 Convincor GTX)

[GTStang]

So the 3 switch plus horn button panel(right of steering wheel) on my 89 Convincor was getting a little ratty. You couldn't see the illumination of the switches during the day anymore, the engraving was all faded, and the switches mechanically were worn where it was tough to find what position they were in for the 3 poles.

Sorry I don't have a better picture:


At first I was just going to R&R the original panel with new switches and paint in the engravings but then ran across this panel on eBay which I think gives an updated look could cut a big enough whole to fit in the same area and my 12v socket currently does not work so I would be fixing that also. This panel is obviously a straight from China unit so I was worried about quality but I decided to order it since it was only $45.00 and see for myself.

So the panel came and I'm very happy with the quality even though the panel is plastic it has a nice sturdy weight to it. The switches feel good and have a positive engagement to them. Even came with a gasket to mount against the dash something I could see a cheap unit not thinking to come with.









Now I just need to start cutting up my dash! Wish me luck!

 

[nathan]

good luck. the switch panel is nice.

 

[GTStang]

good luck. the switch panel is nice.

Thanks, no going back now!!! :eek



Ran into a few issues.

1. The new hole is at a slight angle had to do this cause the original was too and couldn't correct it 100% as the new panel isn't much wider just longer and the top needed to raised up to a similar place due to #2.

2. The top of the old panel took some of the red kandy paint off with it so I needed to bring the new panel up higher than planned to cover it.

3. The 1/2 circle cut out on the bottom is where the original 12volt outlet was. The original plan was for the new panel to be mounted low enough to cover that but since I needed to move it up to cover the missing paint spots there will now be a 1/4" gap where the bottom of that 1/2 circle is not covered. I'm not that bummed cause you really can't see it with the panel in place and it looks better than not covering the missing paint spots.

Almost done!

 

[keith4216]

Looks great. now hook up the battery charger.