Billet Aluminum Dash Bezel
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Billet Aluminum Dash Bezel
Got the gauges picked out I think for the dash project. . I downloaded the ones I want off the net, sized em' to the specs on the site & printed the faces out on the printer. Then I cut some PVC gauge housings on the CNC. They are a little deeper than the actual gauges but that'll insure I have ample room for the real deals down the road. Now I can make a bezel. That outta' keep me busy for awhile.
Cut the bezel out on the CNC. There's a bunch of steps to get this thing cut. I keep thinkin' one BooBoo & it's scrap.
Got the bezel off the table. Now comes the task of bending it in the right places & at the correct angles to fit the dash.
Got it roughed into the dash cover. Still rough but close enough that I know it will fit. The right wing is 1/2" longer than the left wing, so angles are different. I think I got it purdy' close though. Next is to cut the contour in the fiberglass for the oversized tach & speedo.
{that's a relief}
Cut the bezel out on the CNC. There's a bunch of steps to get this thing cut. I keep thinkin' one BooBoo & it's scrap.
Got the bezel off the table. Now comes the task of bending it in the right places & at the correct angles to fit the dash.
Got it roughed into the dash cover. Still rough but close enough that I know it will fit. The right wing is 1/2" longer than the left wing, so angles are different. I think I got it purdy' close though. Next is to cut the contour in the fiberglass for the oversized tach & speedo.
{that's a relief}
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Got a little further on the dash yesterday. I made plugs out of PVC to form the gauge wells, since these gauges are too big for the original bezel opening.
I did the kitty hair "form the bezel to the dash deal" again. Used vinyl & spray Pam as a release agent.
I welded some strap aluminum to the top & bottom to stiffen up the bezel & to provide a place for rubber mounting grommets.
Got the bezel just setting in place. It's being held in by the dash bar. Close enough to see what it'll look like.
I did the kitty hair "form the bezel to the dash deal" again. Used vinyl & spray Pam as a release agent.
I welded some strap aluminum to the top & bottom to stiffen up the bezel & to provide a place for rubber mounting grommets.
Got the bezel just setting in place. It's being held in by the dash bar. Close enough to see what it'll look like.
Good job on the gauges, that car is going to be a beast.
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I got a chance to work on the "Z" for awhile today.
Got the dash bezel mounted. It was a pain since I had to tack weld the mounts in with the dash cover in place to keep the bezel in the right location. But, I got-r-done. Might work on the steering column next.
Got the dash bezel mounted. It was a pain since I had to tack weld the mounts in with the dash cover in place to keep the bezel in the right location. But, I got-r-done. Might work on the steering column next.
