09 MAJOR DESIGN PROJECT-CUSTOM F/G DASH #2

[CMF_Marshal]

hey guys
the other thread was getting a bit chocka block and taking forever to load sooooo heres part 2 of the build.
ive done a bit since i last updated.
- i made up the brackets to mount the aircon in, simple bit of metal cut to shape and tapped so that the a/c unit screws into the bracket. the bracket was then fiberglassed in.
- amde up some plates to block the 2 centre a/c vents cuz there not being used.
- trimmed up the clster visor, still to mount it.
- put the storage compartment in under the steering column.
- brought some lcd screens and put them in
- and started the body filling and snading stage.
enjoy

 

[cisco]

OMG you're kidding, that's amazing. Awesome effort.

Can't wait for finished pics.

 

[CMF_bigstick]

marsh...pm'd

 

[CMF_Marshal]

kkkkk

 

[CMF_Marshal]

hey there guys
well long time no update, ive been up on the gold coast but got back yesterday and got stuck into it today...sorta, my angle grinder broke so i was limited in what i could do.
i got it in and gave it a test, the screen was off axis by 3mm so i will have to fix that but no grinder, im still struggling withthe cluster visor its being annoying! either than than it all went well all fits. went to wire up the screen but i run into trouble
on the screen cable there is the yellow which is the positive, black which is ground, then red whcih is the acc, where does this wire up to?
cheers!

 

[mik]

how heavy is all that fibre matting? looks a bit heavier than the stock one?

 

[CMF_33driver]

hey mate,

Cable wiring:

Yellow - Constant 12V for memory retention
Black - Ground
Red - Switched 12V, so thats what turns the screen on and off (wire to ignition)

 

[CMF_Marshal]

got the screen bracket cut out repositioned on the right angle and then reglassed it back in, put one layer on grinded down where the material met the previous glassed spot to make it smooth and flat and put some more glass on that should be my last bit of fiberglassing. other than that more filler, the yellow filler is plastic filler.
only 6 weeks til its due :shok:
enjoy!!

 

[CMF_Marshal]

hey guys
more sanding and shaping today.... also got the screen trimmed and shaped up ready for filler.
cheers

 

[smidge]

great work mate, 33driver is right with the wiring, if you need any advice on that part just yell (or make a thread... internet equivalent!)

 

[CMF_Marshal]

yeah i got it all figured out im preety sure this is what im doing with the wiring

 

[CMF_NeX]

might be worth getting a fused distribution block, they are easy enough to come by

 

[CMF_Marshal]

i was thinking that but im making my own custom distro block cuz im going to have one block to run the amps, downlights, swithces, gauges, and screens and im putting it on display somewhere in the car

 

[CMF_NeX]

Marshal WROTE:

"i was thinking that but im making my own custom distro block cuz im going to have one block to run the amps, downlights, swithces, gauges, and screens and im putting it on display somewhere in the car

sounds awesome, i have seen some people make their own blocks by machining solid aluminium it looks amazing. but i was also looking at some blocks by mutant and they come with a blue digital volt display that also looks awesome.

i really cant wait to see the finished product, are you going to spray the dash or flock it?

if you are thinking of spraying it, be warned that gloss finish, (which i had on my dash) reflects horribly off the windscreen, it gets very anoying thats why all dashes are a matt or textured.

 

[CMF_Marshal]

hey guys
got a bit done today, sanding wise!
got filler on the screen today so now the whole dash is in filler
oooo and i broke a sander, first it started slowing down and then smoking and then it was rooted lol
enjoy guys

my sanding station

 

[CMF_Marshal]

today just bogged up the lines where the glove box meets the dash to get it nice

 

[CMF_Marshal]

the pictures are all seeming the same atm
but here more filler and sanding work, got the line where the glove box and dash meet nice and smooth
enjoy

 

[CMF_Marshal]

got the glove box sanded up to some nice lines, still a few little spots to go but mostly right, also got the gauges and screen fitted in
enjoy

 

[CMF_micratech]

Lovin this thread and the effort you put into that dash Marshal, thumbs up!! Makes me wonder what the rest of the interior will look like once you get to it..

 

[CMF_Marshal]

thanks for that micratech!, got big plans for the rest of the car!
got the dash in for a test fit today, and after trying to make the cluster work i gave up and decided to make a new one, properlly after more reasearch. made a rough shape out of cardboard and sprayed expanda foam in. all up its looking nice im really loving it! note the glove box isnt shutting properly cuz the latch broke
enjoy!!!

 

[CMF_Marshal]

well yesterdays update cuz i lost my camera and now found it
i got the cluster glassed up and figured how to mount it, im going to glass the external shell to the dash and have an iside part that is removable. got the inside of the glove box in primer and made up some blocks that block the vents off and filled them up with filler
enjoy, todays update later tonight!

 

[CMF_Marshal]

well todays work, trimmed up the cluster visor and final sanded the glove box and gave it a shot of spray putty
enjoy

 

[CMF_Marshal]

got the visor secured on today and some filler on it. now to make the inside cover and its done
enjoy!

 

[CMF_Marshal]

hey guys a bit got done today!
i got the visor sanded back and slim with the dash now it looks sweet!!! sprayed a coat of spray putty over the dash to, it looks preety good nothing big that i see i will have to fix up before the trimmers
enjoy!

 

[CMF_micratech]

So cool!
Looking forward to see the dash after retrim..

 

[CMF_NeX]

just keeps getting better