Dude!
that is *almost* exactly what I have in mind(if all of that is polished/brushed aluminum!) ... except I will delete the heater controls altogether, and move the head over there to be closer... also delete the "fasten seat belt light" also, I plan to find some smooth looking hex-head screws to fasten it(along with industrial adhesive...
how think is the metal... I'm thinking 1/16th" or so thick, and rounded at the edges... what can I say?! I have too much time on my hands!