Cubbyhole Continued

Joe made a little more progress on the cubbyhole. The cover folds down on a short piano hinge, and is secured closed via two 1/4-turn Dzus fasteners. Welded on nuts on the back of the unit will be used to afix the ECU, fusebox, and relays.

Electronics Cubbyhole

We're making progress on the recessed "cubbyhole" built into the rear firewall (behind the seats). This will hold the fuse box, OEM ECU, and a handful of relays that control things like the fan, fuel pump, and such. Joe does amazing work.

Electrical Update

Progress on the electrical system. This is the EZ-Wiring kit that will form the backbone of the electrical system. Also in the box (on the right) is the control unit for the Dakota Digital dash.

Here's the rear cubbyhole for the engine ECU (shown) and the fusebox and various engine control relays (not shown). A hinged cover plate that will be held closed via Dzus-type fasteners is in work:

And finally, a shot of the Dakota Digital VHX-1018 gauges cluster temporarily installed in the dashboard. I *really* like the looks of this unit; it seems to fit the character of the car perfectly: