axiom dash swap

[matthewblake]

Im stoked to see the finished product! I wish i could do things like this! great work

[vxfocus]

a few pics of the dash with parts on to show fitment of the axiom center part

[vxfocus]

heater control mounted

with bezel over it..tryin to figure out how to cut it

[vxfocus]

then i remembered i still had the gauge bezel that i cut off the vx and used the part around the heater control as a rough shape guide



then set the center axiom bezel on and scabbed it in..a little fiberglass and filler and some paint and it will be ready to go

[rwolf15241]

Can I see it, LOL, I will be in your area next WEEK

[vxfocus]

i am 1 mile from the madison post office(its between irwin and new stanton).
what day are you out this way

[rwolf15241]

I Thursday or Friday

[rwolf15241]

If your around this Sat, I will be buying parts in your area

[vt_maverick]

Are you planning to repaint the HVAC bezel to match the silver from the Axiom? Also, are you sure you don't want to try and put them in the lower section of the dash? I realize you can fit a larger screen in the lower section, but the manual HVAC controls (IMO) look kind of funny up that high. Also, I believe the 99 controls were mechanical so you may have issues extending them that high.

Like everyone else watching this thread, can't wait to see it installed!!!

[vxfocus]

i think i will paint it,i took the stupid "stainless steel"trim decal off.
as far as moving them..i have to i sold my flip up and got a double din touch screen so i am already too far into it to put it low.
i ordered longer heater control cables to accommodate the higher position

[vxfocus]

ok here is the glass

and the filler

[vxfocus]

had to cut the heater duct for the original center vents off because it was in the way of the hvac control which will be mounted right in front of it

and then plug the big opening it left with plastic and wire mess melted in then some silicone to seal it up

[vt_maverick]

So are you losing the center vents completely, or are you moving them lower?

[vxfocus]

they will be where they are in the axiom center piece above the hvac controls

[vxfocus]

had to do some brain stormmin to try to figure out how to make ducts for the center vents in the higher location..
came up with this





looks ugly but it will never be seen
just hope it works