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fourpoint9 
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I posted this on Pennocks but I know you guys will have good input so I'm doing a thread here too. My plan for a custom dash using the stock speaker and defrost vents:  I'm creating a plug to make a mold from.  The gauge pod is still very rough and needs alot of work still  The vents are from a Taurus X  The vent pods are modified Home Depot Plumping section 90 degree bends  |
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Fire451
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Posted: 06 July 2010 at 10:27pm |
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that looks good can't wait to see it when you have a finished shape
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Romeo
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Posted: 06 July 2010 at 11:10pm |
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I'm amazed, brother. Keep this one updated - frequently.
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 8:22am |
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I really like the concept as as the others, keep us posted with updates |
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 10:15am |
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That is very cool.
Just make sure the two secondary gauges below the main one (speedo and Tach I presume) are in your line of sight and not blocked by the steering wheel or signal lever. Would love to see the finished product. |
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 11:22am |
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I also like the concept. It's clean. I've made several molds over the years and I'm concerned about the "vents". If it was me, I would make them bolt-on's. It looks like you're planning on classing them in.
Even if this is a one off, you'll have one hell of a time digging out the insides after applying the first skin. Same goes for the dash pod. DG |
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You dream it up....I'll make it
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fourpoint9
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 1:55pm |
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I'm going to put the plug dash into my parts car to make sure the gauges are in the correct line of sight. The vent pods and small gauge holes will be filled and the two large gauge pods will have plates inside to put the gauges at the correct angle. I can make the mold multiple parts that bolt together. I'll take more pics when I get it in the parts car. Thanks for the input.
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Romeo
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 2:40pm |
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It's going to look so modern, and nice... What gauges are you intending to use? I know I've brought them up probably four and a half dozen times already, but Autoloc will make you a set with any backgrounds, colors, needles, fonts and trims that you want. You could get a sexy Pegasus put in them!
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 2:56pm |
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I have speedhut overlays, oil press and volts gauges already, so I bought matching gauges from them.  |
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fourpoint9
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 4:14pm |
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Fire451
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 7:47pm |
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you bad bad man, that place is like a candy store... soo many ideas so little money. lol |
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fourpoint9
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 10:21pm |
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The temp and fuel gauges have warning lights but I'll need turn signals, high beams, check engine, oil, and brake. (I think that covers it) maybe a door ajar light ? :)
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Romeo
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Posted: 07 July 2010 at 11:44pm |
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They had all those on that site you posted. =)
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fourpoint9
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Posted: 11 July 2010 at 7:56pm |
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Did some work on the gauge pod and test fit it into my parts car
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Fire451
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Posted: 11 July 2010 at 7:58pm |
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looks good steve
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fourpoint9
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Posted: 11 July 2010 at 9:26pm |
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Here's a photochop of the direction I'm headed with it
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Fire451
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Posted: 11 July 2010 at 10:08pm |
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that will totally suit your car
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Romeo
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Posted: 11 July 2010 at 11:19pm |
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GASP! No glovebox? What are you doing Steve? Where are you going to keep all your tickets, receipts and insurence?
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Posted: 11 July 2010 at 11:28pm |
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hey brother take a look at the last pic again, there is a glovebox in there |
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Posted: 12 July 2010 at 6:54am |
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Check your finger clearance between the lip of the main gauge pod, and the front of the wheel.
Looks like the tilt isn't tilted - if it was up a bit, you might not be able to turn if your hand was in there. |
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