Assembling the dash with custom bezels

Custom screen switch making off: started with a V70 mirror switch for previous/next page on screen but does not match the Amazon style.

1692945125 784 Custom screen switch making off started with a V70 mirror
1692945125 302 Custom screen switch making off started with a V70 mirror

Decided I wanted all visible switches to look like stock. Bought a 3 position spring return switch and made an adapter and axle extension on the lathe.

Custom screen switch making off started with a V70 mirror
1692945123 10 Custom screen switch making off started with a V70 mirror
1692945124 368 Custom screen switch making off started with a V70 mirror
1692945124 728 Custom screen switch making off started with a V70 mirror
1692945124 467 Custom screen switch making off started with a V70 mirror
1692945125 528 Custom screen switch making off started with a V70 mirror
1692945125 926 Custom screen switch making off started with a V70 mirror

For the bezel I tried making a mold so I could metalshape them and polish but ended up having them 3D printed. One for < screen > , one for ‘rackvidd’ =range (standard or long) and one for ‘backrutan’ =rear window (heating). Thanks to Robert for the translations to Swedish.

For the bezel I tried making a mold so I
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1692945004 500 For the bezel I tried making a mold so I
1692945004 902 For the bezel I tried making a mold so I

Front wiring almost ready so time to install the dash. Had to add a ring with two locking pins to prevent rotation. Furthermore I discovered that the speedo is behind the dash where I planned to put a switch and they interfere, hmmm.

Front wiring almost ready so time to install the dash
1692945363 51 Front wiring almost ready so time to install the dash
1692945364 27 Front wiring almost ready so time to install the dash
1692945364 129 Front wiring almost ready so time to install the dash

Interference fixed! “Skarm” (screen) switch in place. Have taken a corner out of the speedo since there is no meter anymore anyway. Now wiring the Ampseal connector for the main screen.

Interference fixed Skarm screen switch in place Have taken a
1692945243 108 Interference fixed Skarm screen switch in place Have taken a
1692945244 47 Interference fixed Skarm screen switch in place Have taken a

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