There are other photos of the Sperry SP50 autopilot modifications before installation, seat construction and upholstery, center control stand construction, etc., but I got tired of re-sizing photos. If there is something you'd like to see not presented here, let me know.
What I started with. $400 for real instrument panel modules from a retired Boeing 727-231:

Placement of gages using MS Panel Studio for MSFS so they would match the instrument panel holes in the panel. This gage package was actually from a different 727 simulator aircraft as the original gage folder would not play nice in a 'detached' window mode. I like these better because of the tape indications and are easier to read.

Gage panel programming complete and refinished gage panel in front of display monitor before installation in the aircraft. Thrust reverser and Thrust Reverser Unlocked indicators were also working and powered by 24VDC

Entirely scratchbuilt throttle quadrant by your's truly. Aluminum, plastic, wood, and rubber was used in construction. All controls worked with the aircraft function.

Overhead control panel for AC, pressurization, pneumatics, de-ice, some radios, all interior and exterior lighting, anti-skid, yaw dampers, transponder, stall warning (stick shaker) test, engine start, etc.

General construction photos:








