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James & Usha (THEByleDuct)
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Has anyone had extra dash pods made up or know of a source for them? The XT is obviously limited with having the shorter 1/3 dash length pod.
Cheers - James
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May 27, 2012 at 5:12 PM Flag Quote & Reply

joseph baz
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James,I'm prety sure Allan have some at OKA parts Australia,if you need some dimensions,my cab is on a stand and it's easy to acces and you're welcome to measure
cheers,Joe
May 27, 2012 at 8:12 PM Flag Quote & Reply

James & Usha (THEByleDuct)
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Thanks Joe - I've been looking for an excuse to come and see your OKA and now I have an excuse I've moved up to Karratha for 12 months I'll contact Allan and see where I go from here.
Cheers - James
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May 27, 2012 at 9:24 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Dandj
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James. I made up a central dash pod with the same dimensions as the RH pod from a sheet of aluminium, hinged at the back with a front panel for controls/displays.
There's tons of space inside and the original plastic tray can be retained.


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David and Janet Ribbans, Oka 148

May 28, 2012 at 12:05 AM Flag Quote & Reply

James & Usha (THEByleDuct)
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Looks great David - pretty much what I want to do. What thickness aluminium sheet did you use?
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May 28, 2012 at 8:34 AM Flag Quote & Reply

Dandj
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James, it was 2mm sheet (you can buy 1200x2400 sheets from Ullrich Aluminium outlets).
It only requires a couple of gentle bends on each side and one at the back for the hinges, plus a few brackets to hold the front panel. I did consider replacing both pods with a longer LT type panel but this was much simpler and more useable.
I originally housed a laptop in it (which drives the 17in monitor) but I've since modified the LH pod for the laptop, which is more convenient.
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David and Janet Ribbans, Oka 148

May 28, 2012 at 9:26 AM Flag Quote & Reply

joseph baz
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James,if the XT pod is what you're after i think i may still have the one from the old cab,will look for it and let you know.
cheers,Joe
May 28, 2012 at 10:18 AM Flag Quote & Reply

James & Usha (THEByleDuct)
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Thanks Joe - that would be great!
Cheers - James
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OKA #072

May 28, 2012 at 11:44 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Dandj
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James, which ever way you go, if you house a lot of electronics or heat sensitive stuff inside, fit some ventilation grilles on the top and some holes at the back to provide air flow.
It can get pretty hot inside from the sun, rising header tank heat plus any self generated heat trapped inside.
For my laptop pod, I also drilled a few holes into the back of the a/c ducting to bleed a bit of cool air into the pod.
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David and Janet Ribbans, Oka 148

May 29, 2012 at 7:53 AM