I wanted to have something a little "unique" as my friends call it, so I decided to go with a custom made Red Oak dashboard.

My ebay tailgate.

Battery master/select switch, rear brake proportioning valve and hand brake to replace foot operated emergency brake.

I built some custom side boards out of Red Oak to replace the old ones I aquired along the way. I think they will tie in nicely with the Red Oak dash.

Dashboard with some of the gauges mounted for fitting during construction.

Fitting the doors.

A little more progress on the dashboard.

Side boards installed.

Cutting in and installing tail lights.

Tail lights, backup lights, work lights and battery/toolbox installed.

Tool box.

Battery box. Since I am using two batteries I wanted them out of the engine compartment to save space and more to the back for better weight distribution.

Hella headlight conversion.

I think they are more anxious for me to get it running than I am.

Completed axe, shovel and Hi-lift jack holders.