Here's a little update on the Jeep. I've got kind of burn out there for a bit, but found some motivation tucked away and used it up last week.
Found a CJ Dash for free, compliments of Phil. (thanks)
I was going to use all the old gauges but decided a set of backlit gauges instead of dull old faintly illuminated CJ gauges would be much cooler while still maintaining a flat dash and clean look. I bought some Red 194bulbs instead of using the colored bulb cap. They don't look as good IMO.
Old crotchety dash.
Here is a few of the almost finished dash. I cut out a piece of steel from an old hood and filled in the speedometer hole, then cut 2 new holes for the tach and new speedo, plus 2 additional holes for fuel and water temp. I didn't take pics of all that, but you get the jest. Anyway, ALOT of sanding, primering, little bondo, and some painting... dash is all pretty and installed. Gauges are all working, save for the fuel gauge, I have to drop the tank this weekend to fix issue with sending unit. I'm also going to have to fab up a dash support for the center section of the dash; no big deal, I got the idea in my head and will knock it out this weekend too. also need to figure out something for the defrost vents but am not really concerned about it that much since I have a topless rig. Once done with this I can finally get my cage back in and start on the console.
I plan to build a slightly raised toggle switch panel that will to go over the top of the cutouts to the right of the steering wheel; that I can use for various stuffs.
Glove compartment installed, still have to add the grab handle and clean up some wiring.
This pic don't do much justice, they are really a nice red in the dark.