This ain't right, Rodney, as I don't deserve billing in the same breath, considering that I've outsourced where Ron truly is a craftsman, even though he won't admit to it.
There are people outside of this forum that do not frequent Mud or know what Mud is, that know exactly what I mean when saying "scrapdaddy style", so I'm watching from the same cheap seats you are.
The dash debacle has had me considering all different configurations on the '76, down to cutting out the steel and sectioning in a modern version, mostly for the why not factor, I guess, since I can't find a real reason the utilitarianism of the OE won't work.
Even thought about a 60 or aftermarket AC to interest to a mid nineties Toyota truck dash, which is the only Toyota that appears to fit, but it'd be a monstrous task, gauges pose issue since it's a panel in modern, not individual round gauges.
Know Ron's running exposed, which probably makes the most sense, but if building on to attach to the OE steel, think the benefits of fiberglass may be the cleanest way to approach, especially transitioning around heat/AC controls from a modern vehicle.
Anyhow, something to consider.
Worked (nagged) with Jim at OTRATTW for many months on custom Carling Contura rockers that he can now custom etch, completely cover the bright LEDs, and fit the Carling offering that has a back lit feature.
At that time, my intent was specifically creating a new panel for the FJC, one that appeared OE, but since, have seen all kinda of panels and configurations that are very cool.
Something to possibly consider for y'alls switches, if nothing else has yet. To give an idea of what's possible.
