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Ok, now I think I understand. Thanks for the explanation.
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Ok, advice time, wisdom of the group. Here is a sketch of the opening in the trim for the switches and power point. The openings are as the actually will be made in the trim panel (probably thin metal with a vinyl covering). The only exception might be the power point, I used a small pill bottle as the outer rim is larger than the actual socket.
 Does this look reasonable. I had to separate the heated rear window switch and panel dimmer as both are fairly wide and the dimmer control is asymmetric toward the right side.
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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413 |
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The layout looks good to me.
 The only control I can see reaching for in a hurry, when I can't be looking is the hazard lights. Rear defrost and instrument dimmer seem the sort of thing you don't need to activate while in motion.
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
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Bill - It must just be the difference is size. As I look at it again I can see that the distances are the same but the "feel" is different, and that has to be the size.
However, each is a different shape and is also 3D, which means it'll look different when they are all together than just drawing out the openings. So I don't think you can do any better than what you've done. Go for it!
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Ok here is where I am at currently, this is the internal panel which will have a sheet metal panel with probably Vinyl put over it. Probably 2mm between, and attached with thick 2 sided tape. It will also be retained by the plastic faux wood trim panel. The two angled tabs have clip nuts on them for two retainer screws on the upper portion of the lower opening. The empty space is where the rear window defroster control goes, circle is for the power point which will be mounted to the metal panel only.
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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413 |
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Ok, here are a couple of pictures of the almost finished product, The faceplate is a piece of file folder stock from our primary election back in June, they were giving the ballots in a folder so it was private while carrying it to the counting machine and we were told due to Covid they would not be reused. These were 17" wide so won't fit our file cabinet.
Final faceplate will be metal with probably black Vinyl stuck to it. Empty space on the right will be the power point. First picture is of the panel by itself and the second is the center stack with it installed. As you can see the faceplate will be retained by the faux wood trim.  
Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile
"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413 |
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Looks great, Bill! I think you are going to be very pleased with it.
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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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Plenty of room there!
I like tactile feedback and don't think I could drive a vehicle with just a touchscreen. Looking good Bill!
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
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