I found this at MCM Electronics today, thought you might be interested in it:

part # 28-4766

Two line x 16 character display is fully programmable and stores up to 14 alpha numeric messages. Backlit display allows viewing in any light. Messages can be individually displayed by closing specific contacts on terminal strip mounted to the board. Programming is easily done via a menu programming, similar to that of VCR or camcorder text. Data can be sent between multiple units to allow fast programming of a many units. Board dimensions 90mm x 65mm x 25mm. Display board dimensions 122mm x 44mm x 15.7mm. Screen dimensions 99mm x 24mm. Requires 12VDC, 300mA.



http://www.mcmelectronics.com/

I am thinking of eliminating some of my "idiot Lights" and replacing them with one of these. What I would do is install this display, and close to it have different color lights to turn on at the same time. It would clean up the Firebird dash...

John