SMonty

So I decided to make a new dashboard out of fibreglass. I didn't have any prior experience which is probably why its taken me so long, I also am not keeping the heater core or vents which made it easy. anyways here are the pics in order.

scathcart

Why?

saywhat??

i would assume weight difference. also since he's not keeping the vents he's not keeping the heater and all of the other stuff that can be removed behind the dash. i like it. cant wait to see final product.

SMonty

I bought this car as a learning tool. Its been stripped and I'm only keeping what I need. I have rewired the entire chassis, color changed the interior with the custom dash, new suspension and brakes, 500+hp ls1 swap, no more pop-up lights. Thisis a project car and I doubt I will have the space and tools to do something like this for a while so I'm trying to get it all out of my system. Plus I wasn't a huge fan of the original dash.

88durel

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hey if u get bored make a couple extras, primed... i could be interested... looks like a good setup for a nice big lcd on the passangers side...

+1

SMonty

The only problem with making more is that nothing from the old dash transfers over except the metal support frame. no switches or gauges, nothing, everything has to be custom.

dole2000

have you considered drinking heavly or smoking pot as something to do? Dude

Sideways7

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Many people like to be productive with their spare time....

My5ABaby

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Whether it turns out good or not, I commend him on his work and dedication. He's teaching himself to fiberglass, which even if the project turns out to be useless (), it's a useful skill to have for future applications.

xthephilx

Wow, some people are harsh.

SMonty: What are you doing to the LS1? H/C only or something with the shortblock? I'm assuming you're going to be putting aftermarket gauges in the cluster, is this correct?

When you're done, get weight numbers for this dash and the old dash.

-Phil

87 t-66

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looks good for not having any prior experience

cmanns

should do a 3rotor... =[

looks pretty ggood, I like the stock dash myself though, just need to repair mine somereason above the middle heaterven/center console its all bent down

DC13B

nice, brings me back to my roots in minitruckin

rotarygod

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I don't see what the problem with making a new dash is? The original one could definitely be improved on. Looks cool to me.

JWteknix

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^neither do i i want one

cool_as_crap

nice work. id also be interested to hear what the weight difference is. i also like the fact that you can place gauges wherever you want and it will still look clean after paint.

Funkspectrum

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isn't there a CF dash for the FC out there?

SMonty

Thanks for the comments guys,
the ls1 has the prc ls6 heads and an ms4 cam, ls6 intake, ported tb, ported oil pump, pulley, larger injectors, and hopefully i'll pick up a nice exhaust set up.
I'm not sure what the old dash weighs I will weigh this one when its all finished though.
most of the weight savings are in the fact that I removed all the stuff under the dash board.
I'm going to be using autometer ultralite's

cezonetheillest

any progress??? im interested to see how this turns out.

1987mazdarx7

i like it so far. i think it looks sharpe

SMonty

update on progress, I just need to cut out and mount the radio and a storage section. sand down the gauge cluster and then off it goes for vinyl

misterstyx69

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DAMN!..Good Work Monty!..I have No patience when it comes to Stuff like that ,so I really Commend you..Taking your time to achieve what you what is a Good quality.Who cares about what is under the Hood!..Looks alone are gonna Win you Points!..

SMonty

It wont let me edit my previous post, I forgot a pic

thompsonrx7

That is exactly what i am trying to do...is something along that line...yes yes man that is a awesome dash....shoot i would amost buy one from you like that...so about wiring the gauges and stuff...you figured out all that yet? and did you just lay the matting over the stock dash and what not and then just fiber glass that is good work man... i cant wait to see it done.

SMonty

All but finished on this, I still need to bolt in the radio and gauges and then do a little wiring then I'm all done, camera was outta batteries so its all black and white, thompsonrx7 I put on the pics of how I mounted it, It looks kinda shady but its solid as a rock