{"product_id":"dash-power-center-insert-1988-chevrolet-silverado","title":"Dash Power Center Insert – 1988 Chevrolet Silverado","description":"\u003cp\u003e3D-printed replacement dash power center insert made for the 1988 Chevrolet Silverado: a simple way to replace a cracked, lost or hard-to-find original part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eI need a power center other than the cigarette lighter for my 1988 truck since the cigarette lighter is always powered on and I wanted to have an outlet that the power was switched with the ignition so items attached wouldn't run down the battery. This design provides for several options one of which is a cigarette style power outlet that I can use for my tire pressure guage. I found the USB charge port module that fits a Toyota that are an insert that simply pushes in and locks witch includes a volt meter - Very convenient for charging phones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDashboard insert for the 1U space under the center vent on a 1988 Chevy truck. I used a relay and connected the control line to one of the switched connectors on the courtesy panel under the dash on the drivers side so that all of the items on the panel turn off with the truck ignition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI had to design new locking rings to hold the panel meter and cigarette lighter to the panel since there wasn't enough room to fit the rings that came with these items - I designed them in Fusion 360 and used the thread specification from the menu however I found that when they were printed, they were a little sloppy therefore I scaled them on the print to 99% which took out the slop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The reason I used the Elk relay was that it's a compact size and has screw terminals which makes it easier for wiring. The Elk relay that I used can be substituted for a relay that handles more amps however it would probably need to be mounted outside of the insert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI left a square hole in the back since I have a programmable ECM and I wanted to be able to string the (RJ7) connector through it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI used 8 x 1\" pan head screws to secure the insert from the front - One word of caution, the left screw is accessed through the Toyota power center hole. Once the power center is snapped into place, it's extreamly hard to get to the screw since the release for the power center is from behind. Be sure that you aren't planning on removing the insert without removing the Chevy panel and accessing the screw from behind since it's not gong to be easy (Sorry about that ). Maybe a better solution is to only use the center screw accessed through the opening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is the part number to the screws I used from Panther RV:\u003cbr\u003eSTW-8X1-100 Stainless Pan Head Screw Philips Head White 100 Pk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI just happened to have these screws on my bench and they worked :-) Drill a small pilot hole in the back panel before screwing these through the insert which makes installation easier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'm not going to link to these items since they eventually break so I am putting the specifications and pictures here so that they can be found.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElk Products Relay:\u003cbr\u003eContact Type \tSpdt\u003cbr\u003eCurrent Rating \t10 Amps\u003cbr\u003eMounting Type \tDoor Mount\u003cbr\u003eBrand \tElk\u003cbr\u003eOperation Mode \tElectric\u003cbr\u003eProduct details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No\u003cbr\u003e    Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.5 x 2 x 0.5 inches; 0.01 ounces\u003cbr\u003e    Item model number ‏ : ‎ 912\u003cbr\u003e    Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2010\u003cbr\u003e    Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ ELK Products Inc\u003cbr\u003e    ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002Z8GX92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Best Sellers Rank: #265,329 in Industrial \u0026amp; Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial \u0026amp; Scientific)\u003cbr\u003e        #483 in Electromechanical Relays\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToyota Charge Port:\u003cbr\u003eMICTUNING Upgraded Dual USB Port 6.4A QC3.0 Quick Charger with Blue LED Digital Voltmeter Replacement for Toyota, Compatible with Cellphone iPad PDA Laptop GPS (Surface Size 1.3 x 0.9 inches) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hope you find this design useful - Thanks for looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1988 Chevrolet Silverado\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAlways compare with your original part before ordering. Fitment can vary by trim level and production date.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDash Power Center Insert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilverado\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3D printed to order (FDM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign files\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (STL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAT-6acbabb8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrint settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard FDM printing settings:\u003cbr\u003e- Layer height: 0.2mm\u003cbr\u003e- Infill: 70%\u003cbr\u003e- Supports: As needed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part is in our catalogue and is printed on request. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eSend us a request\u003c\/a\u003e with your vehicle details and we will reply with a price and delivery time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMore Chevrolet parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chevrolet-parts\"\u003eChevrolet replacement parts\u003c\/a\u003e or search the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/parts-catalogue\"\u003e3D-printed car parts catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDesign credit: original design on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:6691824\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eThingiverse\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCC BY-SA-4.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PartsRemade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68015766831336,"sku":"CAT-6acbabb8","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/0252\/6952\/files\/dash-power-center-insert-1_1783512293184_4r5f4p.jpg?v=1793141245","url":"https:\/\/partsremade.com\/products\/dash-power-center-insert-1988-chevrolet-silverado","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}