Instrument Panel

The instrument panel is made out of 1/8" plywood. It is 3/8" all the way around larger than the cut out for it on the front deck. When the panel is done there will be a 3/8" foam cushion installed to cut down on engine vibration. The instruments are duel CHT - duel EGT - ASI ( 0 to 80 ) - 12,000 ft. ALT. The only instrument not shown is a Tiny Tach. It will be installed just above the cht & egt.

 

Here is the instrument panel installed. On the left side i installed a key ignition switch. Below that I installed a toggle switch for strobes. The panel is held in position with bungee cords as you can see in this photo.

My new and improved instrument panel. I wanted to add my GPS mount to the panel and this is the only way I could get it to fit. The toggle switches are the kill switches. Two were advised by 2si. Also the tiny Tach is installed in its permanent position. There is only one instrument not shown and that is the compass. It will be placed right above the tiny Tach at final assembly.

Finally I finished the pannel. It looked pretty plain so I bought some spray paint that would wrinkle up when heat was applies. I think it
looks great !

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