faceplate for storage cubby?

02blkram47 · Dec 14, 2011

I'm not sure what to call it but in my 02 I don't have the dual zone heat system or the heated seats so I have the large opening for my cubbyhole. I'd like know where I can find the insert or whatever it may be where I can make that opening smaller so I can use that space for installing heated seat switches.

Badger · Dec 14, 2011

Got a pic of the area? Something can always be made

TheMaddog · Dec 14, 2011

How many do you have? I'm my truck I have a total of 6 holes. The 5 regular holes for 2wd and a single din head unit. You can get a cover for them. But insert I'm not too sure if you can get one

02blkram47 · Dec 15, 2011

Well I only have 1 storage area on the dash really. I have the radio oval, then I have the HVAC controls area, and then below that I have a large oval storage area. This is the place where some of you have your 4x4 switch or heated seats switches. Mine is just open for storage. Id like to find a cover or an insert to make it look like others trucks so I can put some heated seat switches in there. I'll find a picture of that area later.

here is a link to another thread in this forum. The Original Poster has a picture of his dash, click on that and you will see the area I'm talking about. I want my lower section to have that plate where he has his 4x4 switch and heated seats switches.

http://www.ramforum.com/f49/changing-gauges-blue-11550/

quietpeen · Dec 15, 2011

i could be wrong but i haven't seen anything that can be purchased to fit in there.

Badger · Dec 15, 2011

If your any good at cutting metal you could cut a piece of steel or aluminum that would fit it there with whatever switches you want.

02blkram47 · Dec 15, 2011

I could probably come up with something but would like to explorer stock pieces first.

Badger · Dec 15, 2011

Well stock its either the cubby or that switch panel, which is set up for the options that are there. I'd cut a piece of metal and install my own switches for my accessories if it were me. And i would make the panel easily removable with velcro so I could still put small items in the cubby and no one would know. Like a spare key and an emergency can of dip if it were mine.

UberRam · Jan 2, 2012

I have the part number for the 4x4 one. It's 56045624AB. Not sure what the one would be for a 2x4.

02blkram47 · Jan 2, 2012

UberRam said:
I have the part number for the 4x4 one. It's 56045624AB. Not sure what the one would be for a 2x4.

Thank you. I checked out that part. Looks good and not expensive at all. Now I"m wondering if I can hook up an aftermarket Heated seat kit to the stock heated seat switches.

thanks again

weedahoe · Jan 3, 2012

I made this one from lexan or plexi and painted the backside black

Rogan68 · Jan 3, 2012

you can get a 12" x 12" sheet of ABS textured plastic from most stereo shops, for a few bucks. The you can cut to fit, making your own panel. I used to use this stuff (albeit I bought 4' x 8' sheets) when I was doing custom mobile audio/video installations..)

weedahoe · Jan 3, 2012

Chit....I still buy those and use them.....LOL

Rogan68 · Jan 3, 2012

weedahoe said:
Chit....I still buy those and use them.....LOL

LOL I still do, too, but I buy the small pieces.. Little odds and ends, making stuff like the OP is looking for, or whatever.. It's so versatile.

I was an MECP Certified Master Installer, about 10 yrs ago.

weedahoe · Jan 3, 2012

no chit? I was MECP about 13 yrs or so ago. Only kept it for 2 years though. Doesnt pay for much unless you are big into it and get some sponsors to back you up.

02blkram47 · Jan 3, 2012

weedahoe said:
I made this one from lexan or plexi and painted the backside black

That looks nice.

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