This page outlines the installation of a Custom KWS Dashboard.
Having suffered from far too many engine & drive train failures I decided to
have a totally custom dashboard built for the Bronco that would have space for
gauges to monitor Everything that is going on in the truck.
The factory OEM gauges were next to worthless so a full set of Autometer Phantom
gauges was in order.
This new dash houses..
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First step was to remove the OEM gauge cluster and cut away most of the top of the plastic from the OEM dash. |
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Then we wired in the electrical hookups for power and framed the basic enclosure for the new panels. |
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Power lines were brought in for all of the external lights. Air lines for the RS9000 Shocks & Gauges, and ARB control lines were all routed in for panel #2. |
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Panel #2 was laid out and wired |
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RS9000 pressure gauges, Inflator & Deflators on Left. ARB controls and line pressure in center. External light toggles on right. Red switch in master panel power. |
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Panel #1 is laid out and wired |
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All gauges
are Autometer Phantom Fuel Gauge, Fuel Pressure Gauge Tranny Temp, Water Temp Oil temperature, Oil Pressure Volt Meter, Cylinder Head Temp Exhaust Gas Temp, Manifold Vacuum Speedometer, Tachometer Gotta find a place for Differential and Transfer case temp... |
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Panel #2 is installed on the new dash. |
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The final new KWS Custom Dash in bare metal. |
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Final dash before removal for powder coating. |
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