Custom Dash
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Topic: Custom Dash
Posted By: fourpoint9
Subject: Custom Dash
Date Posted: 06 July 2010 at 8:37pm
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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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Posted By: Fire451
Date 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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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 06 July 2010 at 11:10pm
I'm amazed, brother. Keep this one updated - frequently.  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date 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 ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: beken
Date 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. -------------  Beken (aka Ken) - bekentech@westcoastfieros.com Original and still the owner of an 85SE 2M6 4spd |
Posted By: Dawg
Date 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 ------------- You dream it up....I'll make it |
Posted By: fourpoint9
Date Posted: 07 July 2010 at 1:55pm
| 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. |
Posted By: Romeo
Date 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! ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: fourpoint9
Date 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.  |
Posted By: fourpoint9
Date Posted: 07 July 2010 at 4:14pm
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Might have to buy some warning lights too. http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/warning-lights-441-c.asp - http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/warning-lights-441-c.asp |
Posted By: Fire451
Date 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 wrote:Posted By: fourpoint9
Date Posted: 07 July 2010 at 10:21pm
| 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 ? :) |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 07 July 2010 at 11:44pm
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They had all those on that site you posted. =) ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: fourpoint9
Date Posted: 11 July 2010 at 7:56pm
Did some work on the gauge pod and test fit it into my parts car
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Posted By: Fire451
Date Posted: 11 July 2010 at 7:58pm
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looks good steve
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Posted By: fourpoint9
Date Posted: 11 July 2010 at 9:26pm
Here's a photochop of the direction I'm headed with it
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Posted By: Fire451
Date Posted: 11 July 2010 at 10:08pm
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that will totally suit your car
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 11 July 2010 at 11:19pm
GASP! No glovebox? What are you doing Steve? Where are you going to keep all your tickets, receipts and insurence?  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Fire451
Date 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 By: Dr.Fiero
Date 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. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 10:53am
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Who drives their Fiero with the steering wheel tilted up, except for perhaps retired bus drivers?
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Posted By: fourpoint9
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 10:54am
| I did tilt it up and could still steer with out hitting. But I may recess the pod a little to get some more room there. |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 11:14am
As low as it goes. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 12:05pm
Is that comment in regards to my question or to the angle of your steering wheel?
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 11:06pm
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Both. And neither.
Woah, mind explosion imminent. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: fourpoint9
Date Posted: 18 July 2010 at 10:13am
Made covers for the holes in the pods, glued everything together and started on the center section.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 18 July 2010 at 2:11pm
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Lookin' fab, brother. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Fire451
Date Posted: 18 July 2010 at 5:40pm
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yep definatly looking good
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