Help with panel upgrade

I am not the builder of my -9A although I like to think I know my way around mechanical projects. I've rebuild and restored boats and cars and am having a great time learning my -9A over the past year. She came with a very nice, albeit VFR, panel. I would like to upgrade to IFR and have decided, with Stein's help, on a Garmin system. I'm going "all in" with a new panel cut and nearly everything getting replaced. (There will be items for sale at some point). Since I'm still new, is there anyone around the Sacramento/Lincoln area that would like to lend a hand, guidance, teach, etc.? I'm open as to when I start this but having an experienced soul around would go a long way to easing the butterflies.
Thanks in advance,
David

Randy Thorne. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/member.php?u=3908

Thanks, sent off an email.
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panel help

You should stop by the EAA hanger at Lincoln- hanger S12 on the north end of Lincoln. There are a lot of pilots who have built or are building various RV's who I am sure would be interested in what you are doing. The EAA web page lists upcoming events and meetings http://eaa1541.org

The next chapter meeting is May 18 at 6:30 at the EAA hanger. All are welcome.

I'm working on an RV-14 but I'm only in the preliminary planning stage for the panel. Right now I'm planning on building an IFR panel built around a GTN-650 and at least 1 G3X touch panel and one of the new G5 backup displays. I would be interested to see what you are planning and compare notes.

David,

I'm available to give you a hand.

Considering a panel upgrade as well. I thought it best to wait for Oshkosh to hopefully save some money.

When time permits, checkout the STEINAIR AVIONICS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzuY_lry21b9bd2h0MHqdp8lReIJ0XBw

Lincoln Hangar B6.