Indicator Light Location

Any suggestions as to where would be the 'best' location for the indicator lights?

Red - Oil Temp
Blue - High beam
Yellow - Turn signal

Cheers,

Jim.

None of the above......I would cluster them in a horizontal line in the center of your vision, between the Speedo and Tach and equi-distant between the temp and oil pressure gauges. That way, they would be the most visible when they illuminate and would get your greatest attention (as they should, after all).

Directionals on the left and right end, high beam and oil temp in the middle.

But that's only what I would do - you have to please yourself.

gn

I'd go with #5 or #4, but, if you have a choice, why not make the turn-signal indicators green? You'll have a tough time seeing yellow lights in the sunshine.
With all those gauges in that configuration, you can pretty much do whatever you want. It's totally custom.

Here's a pic of what I did. I wish I had a better one w/o the steering wheel in the way. I like your pics 4 and 5, as well...

My pick is 5. I think it fits geometrically with the gauge layout. All the others make the lights look like an afterthought.

Jerome

PS. It may be obvious but, be sure to mock-up the locations with the steering wheel on and sitting in the drivers seat one last time before drilling. :)

What ever you decide I'll suggest that you have the high beam indicator lamp a bit out of line of site or defuse the intensity as it can be annoying at night

Thanks for the feedback.

I tried combining Gordon's and John's suggestions.

Jim

Your steering wheel shouldn't interfere with the new placement, but, take Jerome's advice and spot your lights with the wheel in place before you plug in that drill!

I am with Gordo... I like #6 in your file.

Jimbo

I think #6 it is (with a reduced intensity high beam - thanks Alan).

I will test fit the steering wheel to verify before I drill. Although I won't be plugging in any drills - it's Bosch 24V cordless all the way for me! (one of the few perks of working for Bosch is REALLY good deals on powertools)

All I have to decide upon now is where to put the switchgear. Is it headlights on the right and wipers on the left? Or vice versa? I intend to include a starter push button as well. I do like the two up and two down layout as seen on the dash of a friends speedster - what do you think? (Note the lack of floors in the car - it is in serious need of a restoration!)

Cheers,

Jim

Yeah - very NASA-intuitive and attention-focusing while not overwhelming.

I like #4 but put the blinkers above and the warning lights below