To start, I apologize for the low-rez pictures, this is from my camera phone. Until I get everything 100% installed, I figured I would tease with some 'in-progress' pictures first. This is a 2006 Ford Taurus SE (base model). I recently purchased this after driving a Crown-Vic P/I model sedan. I vowed to attempt a much better job with the install than what I had with the CV. The console is a Jotto Desk standard 9" model.
The stack configuration is as follows:
2 lighted switches for control of front and rear lighting on vehicle.
1 RadioShack Pro-2096 digital scanner
1 Kenwood TK-760g VHF mobile
1 Kenwood TK-860g UHF mobile
The switches will eventually be replaced with black illuminated switches from Carling. The other two switch holes will be covered with blanks. The switches control lighting to the front and rear of the vehicle. There are currently two 911EP LS12 mini-lightbars mounted at the front and rear in amber. I will later be adding LED hide-away modules to the front turn marker lens housings and the rear reverse light housings.
The console was too large to fit with the armrest bolted down. I ended up removing the center armrest (it was rather simple, just pop the coin tray out to gain access to the bolts, and the entire armrest will come up) and moving it back about 4". I then secured both the armrest and the console with metal zip screws. I also placed a piece of foam between the console and the front dash where they made contact to prevent excessive rubbing. Wiring comes direct from the fuse panel, where I used fuse-taps for each radio (except the lighting, all on one fuse due to the low wattage of the application...fuse taps replace the original fuse and also adds another fuse solely for the radio). Radios are on an accessory fuse while the lighting is on an 'always-hot' fuse. Antennas have not yet arrived, but there will be a standard VHF whip, a phantom UHF and 800MHz antenna installed on the trunk.
DISCLAIMER: I use amber lights for my duties on fire department. I conduct building inspections, and one of my job functions is to inspect fire hydrants nearest the building I am inspecting to ensure water flow and pressure. I did not equip with red lights since I live in town and do not respond directly to the fireground with my vehicle, amber lighting is primarily for traffic safety.
(My friend has dubbed me "the evil technician" because of the last picture with the red-eye, lol)
I will post higher res pictures when I get my camera back, and when the project is finished. Enjoy!
