I've been trying to finish up the last bits of wiring before getting into the body work and paint (which I dread). I got my new Tuffy console in the mail and as soon as I had the switches I wanted, I started cutting it up. ...this was a little scary.
First off, the Tuffy console with the radio compartment is not really a good fit between the FJ40 seats. I really have to squeeze it in there and I'm pretty sure the driver's seat won't slide easily now.
I decided to mount my aux switches and seat heaters to the front of the console as opposed to the dash. There was a lot of "measure three times, cut once" involved in this. I also added a 12v socket and a dual USB charger as well just for grins.
The cupholder will likely be mounted directly to the transmission tunnel, just aft of the shift lever.
Oh, speaking of shift lever... I also had to take my newly powdercoated lever and put an elbow mid way down the shaft to work with the Tuffy console. Bummer.
Anyway, here are some photos:
Scribed and ready to cut. Notice I positioned everything where it will cover or remove the existing cup holder holes. Also, I used a sheet metal punch to cut the holes for the chargers:
I used the modular carling switch brackets from Air On Board for the switches:
The rear light switch will control the spare tire mounted flood light I'm planning to use. I'm adding two interior lights using red LED lights. This will preserve night vision and since it'll look a bit like a battle ship CIC, I figured "zombie Lights" wasn't too far off. I also used nut-serts to hold the charger faceplates, which I thought was a nice touch.
Heater switches mounted up and all done!

Also, my 55mm hole saw arrived today so I made good use of time and buttoned up the harness. Here's how it looks:
With the blower ducting in place you can barely see the added grommet:
Now that the majority of the "how am I going to do this" stuff is sorted, it's time to take the tub back off the frame and begin the dreaded body work.
I also whipped up a dolly to facilitate work on the tub: