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Re: Dashboard dials
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:17 pm
by Sparticus
This is my 1st attempt. I'm going for the 'rustic put together in rage using super glue' effect

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Re: Dashboard dials
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:49 pm
by les
How did you shape the timber----with your teeth?

Re: Dashboard dials
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:53 pm
by welshrat
les wrote:How did you shape the timber----with your teeth?

A bit harsh Les, probably scared this young chap for life. Good first attempt I say, keep up the good work!
Re: Dashboard dials
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:59 pm
by welshrat
Back to the future with this one, have a look at the dashboard ideas from the 80's.
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=38964
Re: Dashboard dials
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:15 pm
by les
Perhaps I'll be kinder on his second attempt!

Re: Dashboard dials
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:33 pm
by lowride stepside
C6Dave wrote:Don't want this to sound negative but, the more dials you have, the more you end up worrying about.......
The car never actually had, or needed them and works fine without them

the Ignorance is bliss concept
Re: Dashboard dials
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:44 pm
by Sparticus
les wrote:Perhaps I'll be kinder on his second attempt!

Haha well i used a precision tool known as a blunt hack saw
I know this is a shoddy job but i was just glad to get it to stay there really, when i change my wood i will re-do it and update you ;)
Re: Dashboard dials
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:04 am
by mike.perry
Mount the wood behind the panel
