FJ Modification - Dashboard Mount for GPS
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:03 am
Sharing the modification that I have done to mount my GPS 276c on the dashboard of the FJ
I removed the Compa$$, Thermometer and the Altimeter from the dashboard, that left a hole on the dashboard! I cut a metal piece, about two inches wide and an inch longer than the two bolts that held the original unit, drilled a hole in the centre and one each at the corner. This was for the GPS mount, it did the job, as the mount was lower and not protruding, I was not satisfied.
After exercising many options, I looked at a signboard outside my office - wondered what plastic is it made of that it stands the Dubai heat and the direct sunlight. I went to the signboard guys and they told me that it is Acrylic - I decided to get one.
I got my hands on a black acrylic board and cut it with the blade; I was not satisfied with the finish so I made a few calls and found one guy in Sharjah who could allow me to work in his workshop for Aed 150. I cut the black acrylic piece to my satisfaction finally.
I found the original dashboard unit almost useless and was always trying to figure out where and how to mount the GPS, I finally have my answer. This is what the final product looks like.
I removed the Compa$$, Thermometer and the Altimeter from the dashboard, that left a hole on the dashboard! I cut a metal piece, about two inches wide and an inch longer than the two bolts that held the original unit, drilled a hole in the centre and one each at the corner. This was for the GPS mount, it did the job, as the mount was lower and not protruding, I was not satisfied.
After exercising many options, I looked at a signboard outside my office - wondered what plastic is it made of that it stands the Dubai heat and the direct sunlight. I went to the signboard guys and they told me that it is Acrylic - I decided to get one.
I got my hands on a black acrylic board and cut it with the blade; I was not satisfied with the finish so I made a few calls and found one guy in Sharjah who could allow me to work in his workshop for Aed 150. I cut the black acrylic piece to my satisfaction finally.
I found the original dashboard unit almost useless and was always trying to figure out where and how to mount the GPS, I finally have my answer. This is what the final product looks like.