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My new 84-85 Stereo/gauge surround - pix

Old Apr 19, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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My new 84-85 Stereo/gauge surround - pix

Well after having this idea for 4 years I did it.

I took the upper 3 hole part and blended a spare I had into the lower deck area so the gauges are set back in the dash and kind of give a factory look, I then molded in the CD Player surround also, bondo'd and sanded it all, then shot it with primer and the gun metal I did the rest of the console in.

This is just a trail run to see if every thing works before I spend the time to make a better looking one. This one has some imperfections and blemishes.



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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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looks hot max, good work
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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looks awesome, im jealous...
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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i like it...i've been tossing the idea of putting something else where the clock is since my head unit has a clock already...maybe compass? i just haven't found one that would fit
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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wow thats hot.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 07:28 AM
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****- it's be cool to make a mold of one and do a limited repro production run.. That's a nice set up!
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Looks great. I sent a PM to Manntis last week, asking if he has any plans to produce something like what you've done there. Haven't heard back yet, but I sure hope he or somebody produces it for mass consumption.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom
****- it's be cool to make a mold of one and do a limited repro production run.. That's a nice set up!
Good idea. Looks great Max.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Very Nice work. I like how you have them all recessed too. That is ALOT more effort.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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hell ya. thats is suave but how heavy is it? just wondering
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Love it Max! Looking foward to seeing you at Rotofest in July!
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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looks awsome better than mine i am jealous
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