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Dash brainstorming
Still brainstorming (or not). Issue is how to get gauges in the dash, with a minimalist look, and still have some kind of style continuity with the curved lines.
Here's one...
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And another (the bezel will be machined aluminum)...
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Or... which could give me a hiding place for air gauges, switches, etc. if I did a flip face on the long part.
Go ahead... tell me what you think (duck and cover)... Kenneth
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How about a bow-tie? Gauges in each branch or something
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Since you seem to know how to do custom bodywork (or is it a photo hack) How about sinking it in and having a smooth gauge cluster, kinda like modern cars have.
Also how about a custom instrument panel (with radio ac controls), kinda in a modern look to it. IMO it would add a lot to the dash
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Big ass chunk of plywood, bit of fiberglass, and some cheapo guages from pep boys:p
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Take your top picture (stock look) and extened it out like your third. Dunno, but it seems to not have a fulid or balanced look with the guage pod sides going the same way. The one idea sound pretty good to me also May get a dash panel from like my 96 GMC, flat & smooth and adapt it in.
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The only pshopping is of the gauge bezel parts. The actual dash looks like this right now...
![]() So... that's what I'm working with, and again, the object is minimalist. Thanks all, Kenneth
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i would smooth it all, screw the bezel. the french my guages. i have seen some older hotrods put all their guages in the center of the dash, but since these dashes are really big i would just keep them to one side. make sure to put your switches in a comfortable spot. nothing worse than having reach mile to adjust your ride height.-
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