1st Trans Am Dash Gauge Pod Ever?
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1st Trans Am Dash Gauge Pod Ever?
Well i figured id try my hand at fiberglass and try something different.I was tired of the A-pillar and did a search but nobody sold or has made a dash pod from what i could find.So i thought id try.I couldnt find vinyl exactly the interior color so i went with black.I still need to mount it securely but it stays fine on the dash while driving around.Yes,its not perfect,but its my first time at fiberglass,and im happy with it.It actually sits pretty flush on the dash and its SO much easier to see in my peripheral vision or glace over.
Started with this
now fiberglassed
Finished
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Started with this
now fiberglassed
Finished
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good idea, but I think you need to spend a little more time on it. the vinyl wrap job looks pretty bad, the gauges don't look even and it doesn't seem to fit very flush to the dash.
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Our dash's don't really seem to encorporate the look of those too well. I think it looks out of place. On a WRX or GTO they look very good becuause their dash's aren't 82123098 miles long. However, it was a good idea.
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Good idea, I think it looks to bulky though. That's the one thing I like about the the 99-04 mustangs was that gauges looked great there. I think you can do that with the GTO also?
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i would suggest making yours extend back onto the dash about 8" deeper and using body filler to make it fit the contour of the dash better. finally, have it vinyled at an upholstery shop so they can make the seam look more professional.
I must commend you on the work done so far. I know it can be discouraging to see all of the negative feedback, but please dont let it discourage you, i wanna see this done, it has potential.
I must commend you on the work done so far. I know it can be discouraging to see all of the negative feedback, but please dont let it discourage you, i wanna see this done, it has potential.