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Old 09-11-2010 | 11:21 AM
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I must say that is looking damn good. First post I thought not so sure about it but damn it looks good man!
Old 09-11-2010 | 11:38 AM
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That looks like very good work man, congrats on a nice piece!
Old 09-12-2010 | 02:51 PM
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yeah i remember your thread for the pass side, but i mean a way to retain the airbag, and have it lets say, half as clean as that is. Id be happy with that. lol
Old 09-12-2010 | 03:33 PM
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Oh my, THAT. IS. AMAZING.!!!!!! I want to do my dashes just like that, have 3 gaguges above the ac vents and 1 gauge above the headlight switch. Gives me chills when I picture it and looking at what you have done I'm glad that it is possible to get it done and look so damn official
Old 09-12-2010 | 03:56 PM
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That looks really good, nice work.
Old 09-19-2010 | 08:44 AM
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Well I am unsatisfied with the gauge section of the bezel. I dont like the negative curve near the bottom of the gauges. It just does not match the rest of the bezel. I also do not like the downward slope of the gauges. So I am adding material to bring it out with a positive curve, more closely matching the other side. I added about a 1/2" of material to the section to bring it out and will be better able to change the angle the gauges sit.





Old 09-19-2010 | 11:10 AM
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Better to realize this now than after its painted and in the car!!! Keep up the good work
Old 09-19-2010 | 11:53 AM
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Looks good!! Cant wait to see the finished product!
Old 09-20-2010 | 04:22 AM
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keep up the good work. Its messy as hell sanding all that **** over and over again.
Old 09-23-2010 | 05:31 PM
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Updates:

New design matches the opposing side more closely. I still need to fit it to the car and dremel out the exact angle of the gauges. Someone needs to pull some molds from this thing - it's getting way to heavy








on the back burner - shaved driver kick panel


Old 09-23-2010 | 05:33 PM
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Looks good. Are you happy with the result?
Old 09-23-2010 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by White.Lightning
Looks good. Are you happy with the result?
So far, so good. I still have a bit of fine sanding to do before it's ready for paint. How are your projects coming along?
Old 09-23-2010 | 05:43 PM
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So are you really gonna get mods made of this?

How much heavier is it than the stock dash?
Old 09-23-2010 | 07:42 PM
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I think you've done a real nice job! Lookin foward to seeing it in the car...
Old 09-23-2010 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by InsaneAuto86
So far, so good. I still have a bit of fine sanding to do before it's ready for paint. How are your projects coming along?
They're coming!
Old 10-18-2010 | 06:42 PM
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VHT wrinkle black. Looks a bit blotchy thought.





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I agree @ blotchy. That is too large of an object to spray bomb. I'd sand it flat and pay a friend with a HVLP gun a few bucks or a few cans of beer to paint it. Ask around. The result will be much better.

I love the finished product though!!!!
Old 10-18-2010 | 09:06 PM
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you have to get a relatively thick and even coat of that wrinkle for it look right.
Old 10-27-2010 | 10:21 PM
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dude I've been gone for a half a year on this site and now coming back and visiting your threads I'm really happy that you've been trying all these ideas. It's real badass. keep it up!
Old 10-28-2010 | 02:12 AM
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Looks 10 times better now that it looks like the gauges will be recessed into the holes vs sticking out. Great work.


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