Made up a cool aluminium panel that fits under glove box. I've finally got enough space for all the electronics!

how did u form the strength ridges and the edge? looks like a press job....

Yep, go the press. Essential for strength of such a span. Otherwise I'd have to made it out of 3 or 4mm Aluminium.

The edge was all done by hand. Sharp edge of the bench for long sections then a bit of thick plate in the bench vice and some deft hits with a hammer.

Probably about 15 hours labour in design, prototyping and fit. Lots of sweat so far. I need to shorten the wiring some more too.

nice what do you do for a job? looks pretty good to me. being able to make car stuff in a kitted out workshop rules, now i just have to learn to program the cnc's and im set ...

that will be a nice clean look under the dash and no unsightly wires poking out.. are you going to hing it for easy acess?

I'd like to see another 90 degree bend at the rear of the plate so if the worst was ever to happen; this plate would not become an efficient passenger thigh/knee slicer.

Passengers.. who needs them

I might put a couple more mount bolts at the top edge that connects to the dash, it would crumple in a front ender. I don't envisage too much passenger damage. This is a 1200 though.. I know it's dangerous to begin with, and I'll have all passengers sign a indemnity waiver form before they get a ride

I've thought about the hinge idea, but the stuff up in there doesn't need servicing, so I didn't bother.

Thanks for the tips guys.

As for what do I do for a job..I'm a Unix Storage/Availability Software Tech Support guy. But I've also got the ticket to teach Design and Technology. I'm a jack of all trades pretty much.