Hey guys,
So i have many switches currently scattered around in the cab of the LX, and many more planned...
At the same time, when getting into it, i broke the 25 year old grab handle on the A-pillar. Rest In Piece handle, you will be missed. When i removed it, i noticed the nice stout mounting it had, and it made me think that would be a cool spot for switches. So i started drafting.
Main hurdles:
1-no space for wires in the back of the stock A-pillar
2-tough to feed a big wire loom between the dash and the A-pillar/windshield interface.
I decided to overlook those issues for now, and just model something to see how it would look. Here are some pics of a pod that would bolt to the stock holes. This design would mean a hole would need to be cut to the A-pillar to feed the wires, which i'm not a fan off. Nonetheless, i will 3D print it and mock it up.
My other idea is to replicate the A-pillar trim, offset into the cab and taper it upwards to allow for wiring to pass behind, and incorporate the switch panel into it. This will probably require a 3D scanner and lots of effort because that little plastic piece is damned complex! here are my 1/10 of the way there attempts lol.
Main hurdles:
1-damned complex structure to model/measure in software with just a caliper on hand
2-my computer can't handle photogrammetry software because it has a crappy graphics card... considering buying one to make this easier.
Anyways, i'm pushing through, and just wanted to show you guys how i spend my free time . Let me know if ya'll have any thoughts or recommendations! i am committed to a pillar switches (or overhead) for the cool factor and its something i never see on LC's. Or anything other than a Heep for that matter.
So i have many switches currently scattered around in the cab of the LX, and many more planned...
- Air Compressor
- Rear Locker
- Fridge
- Spot Lights
- 2nd Tank Pump
- Front Locker (planned)
- Rear Lights (planned)
- winch power (planned)
- Winch controls (planned)
- Inverter (planned)
- etc....
At the same time, when getting into it, i broke the 25 year old grab handle on the A-pillar. Rest In Piece handle, you will be missed. When i removed it, i noticed the nice stout mounting it had, and it made me think that would be a cool spot for switches. So i started drafting.
Main hurdles:
1-no space for wires in the back of the stock A-pillar
2-tough to feed a big wire loom between the dash and the A-pillar/windshield interface.
I decided to overlook those issues for now, and just model something to see how it would look. Here are some pics of a pod that would bolt to the stock holes. This design would mean a hole would need to be cut to the A-pillar to feed the wires, which i'm not a fan off. Nonetheless, i will 3D print it and mock it up.
My other idea is to replicate the A-pillar trim, offset into the cab and taper it upwards to allow for wiring to pass behind, and incorporate the switch panel into it. This will probably require a 3D scanner and lots of effort because that little plastic piece is damned complex! here are my 1/10 of the way there attempts lol.
Main hurdles:
1-damned complex structure to model/measure in software with just a caliper on hand
2-my computer can't handle photogrammetry software because it has a crappy graphics card... considering buying one to make this easier.
Anyways, i'm pushing through, and just wanted to show you guys how i spend my free time . Let me know if ya'll have any thoughts or recommendations! i am committed to a pillar switches (or overhead) for the cool factor and its something i never see on LC's. Or anything other than a Heep for that matter.