I started out wanting to add USB power ports to the passenger seat area for the growing list of items needed to be powered during a trip by Debbee. Phone, kindle, IPod, etc.
So I started to look at my options and settled on the information center above her, I figured there must be 12 VDC there I could use.
Also there was a Stereo switch that was not being used any longer by the latest system, so it could be removed. And it had 13 VDC, so this could work. So the plan was to remove the old Stereo Switch and replace with a USB power center.
But what I did not expect was that the instrument panel would break apart in my hands when I removed it. Someone had previously tried to remove it without removing the door and hinges and broke it in half. So now I had re-place the panel.
So with a drawing in hand off I go to Tap plastics. They made a panel for me out of 1/4" thick Black ABS plastic. I also decided to update the other panel so they would match. At the same time I updated the antenna booster with the latest Wineguard Antenna booster which also helps locate the strongest signal. I had recently updated the Wineguard antenna on the roof.
Included are photos of the panel and the final installation. I really like how it came out.
Just though I would share my little project.
