"Project Orangepeel" 52 A.D

[rusty76]

Originally Posted by reaper71

VERY accurate!!! this is the 3rd set I have used (it also measures 1/4 mile time,0-60,elevation,60 ft time and top speed...)

Wow that's awesome.

[reaper71]

In this pic it is showing the adapter sleeve in place and tacked in. This will give a nice surface for the gauge ring to set on.

[reaper71]

Here, you can see how you have your shelf so to speak for the gauge to rest on...

[reaper71]

Pic #1 showing the pieces together. If you notice the black line around the bezel this was transferred from the opening in the dash so I know exactly where I need to put it when ready...

Pic #2 with the ring on and ready to set in place..
Till next time..

Mark...

[reaper71]

Here is a shot of the large bezels in place and tacked in..

[reaper71]

Pic #1 showing the inner sleeve's for the small bezels.
on the left is a finished bezel with sleeve.
Pic #2 this is the finished bezel after welding and metal finish..

[reaper71]

Pic #1 another shot of gauge and bezel..
Pic #2 is the first shot after I tacked the small bezel in place and did my final weld around the large bezels.
Till next time...
Mark...

[Advanced Design]

Looks really good Mark. So the gauge sandwiches on the sleeve in the bezel?

Did you MIG the bezels into the dash? Welds look really good.

Thanks for sharing!

[reaper71]

First question...Yes the sleeve is basically a stop for the gauge.. you can set the depth as you desire.
Question #2 I used a TIG welder for this. It is a scratch start welder, it's not the best unit I have ever used but it does the trick..

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks really good Mark. So the gauge sandwiches on the sleeve in the bezel?

Did you MIG the bezels into the dash? Welds look really good.

Thanks for sharing!

[RockinKees]

Looks like like bezels are weld from the backside?
Dash is looking great!!

[reaper71]

The large bezels had to be welded on the outside..
The plan was to weld them all on the back to keep from doing a ton of clean up but the gaps around the bezel didn't look to nice..as for the small one in the center it was welded from the back..
Thank's again!!!

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Looks like like bezels are weld from the backside?
Dash is looking great!!

[ratty 46]

reaper71 ... you have a serious problem ... in a good way.

I started reading this because the color caught my eye but was I surprised ... great thought out design work. Excellent execution too.

I'll continue to watch ...

[reaper71]

Thank's Ratty!!

Originally Posted by ratty 46

reaper71 ... you have a serious problem ... in a good way.

I started reading this because the color caught my eye but was I surprised ... great thought out design work. Excellent execution too.

I'll continue to watch ...

[reaper71]

Quick pic of the gauges set in place...

[reaper71]

One more with wheel on, so you get an Idea of what it looks like in the seat...

[reaper71]

This is the area I have decided to put the remaining gauges...And again a Gasp of air and I made my hole..

[reaper71]

Just a quick pic of the first one mocked up....here I check the angle depth etc...Then I will mark the bezel so it can be trimmed if needed..

[youngrodder]

Do you love to weld and grind (and repeat)?? I thought I enjoyed it but after looking at all of your metal work....You have issues man.. ha ha

Lookin good

Marc

[reaper71]

I LOVE THE SMELL OF METAL IN THE MORNING!!!
Thanks Marc..

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Do you love to weld and grind (and repeat)?? I thought I enjoyed it but after looking at all of your metal work....You have issues man.. ha ha

Lookin good

Marc

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by reaper71

I LOVE THE SMELL OF METAL IN THE MORNING!!!
Thanks Marc..

Me too...metal grinding is a nice fragrance.

Color's you mention would be good and I like the bare metal concept. Why cover up the bare metal when it looks so good. I don't know the best way to do that...and have been considering doing same on our 35 Chevy that has nice metal.

Apologies for the pic diversion from your awesome build!

[Advanced Design]

That looks so cool! Nice work! What color will the paint be? Curious about contrast with gauges.

[reaper71]

A.D. It's funny you ask that question...I am having a slight dilemma on this topic!!
After having some of my car Buddies come over we kicked around the Idea of silver monster flake or platinum silver metallic. Then another friend suggested the Idea of bare metal with clear over it to show off the metal work!
Any and All comments on this would be Grateful!!
So please Guys feel free to chime in on your Thoughts!!
Thank's again
Mark...

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That looks so cool! Nice work! What color will the paint be? Curious about contrast with gauges.

[reaper71]

Don't even sweat it Brother!! That thing is badass...
That being said, I have a few spray out's I have done to try and get a good perspective on what it might look like..
Pic #1 the panel on the far right was done with a DA sander with flat clear.
The middle was done with a sanding disk and flat, and the blue panel was used for contrast.
Pic #2 same panels diff angle..

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by reaper71

Don't even sweat it Brother!! That thing is badass...
That being said, I have a few spray out's I have done to try and get a good perspective on what it might look like..
Pic #1 the panel on the far right was done with a DA sander with flat clear.
The middle was done with a sanding disk and flat, and the blue panel was used for contrast.
Pic #2 same panels diff angle..

I like the middle panel. Looks like metal and not too swirly on the sanding.

Great tip on the lay out scribe! Gauges look really good too. As does the lettering on the door.

Mark, you are really talented ...thank you for sharing the work and ideas. Does Jim help out in the shop?

[reaper71]

A.D. as always thank you very much for the compliments!!
I still am not sure what direction for the interior...I did one more spray out today with a gloss clear, It doesn't make it look cloudy like the eggshell...
Dad doesn't get out to the shop very much anymore He comes out and helps if I need him to be there. Health issues with Mom keep him sidelined..

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I like the middle panel. Looks like metal and not too swirly on the sanding.

Great tip on the lay out scribe! Gauges look really good too. As does the lettering on the door.

Mark, you are really talented ...thank you for sharing the work and ideas. Does Jim help out in the shop?