lets see your dashes!!!

m007gunit · 11-12-2005, 10:06 AM

i am looking for some cool ideas for a custom dash. lets see some pictures of your custom dash work!

ladyexplicit · 11-12-2005, 01:48 PM

nothign was fiberglassed. it was sanded down smooth, primered until it was smooth and strong. then painted and cleared.

i wouldn't suggest using this method if u like pressing down on ur dash alot!!!! hahaha.

crazy91s10 · 11-12-2005, 07:40 PM

heres mine. some didnt like it and some did. it was cool when i had it but i probably wont do a dash like that again

ladyexplicit · 11-12-2005, 09:27 PM

:O i love your dash! just like me.. you took the time to take the instrument cluster apart and paint everything. I took mine apart, and got right down and painted the background of the gauges.. and the needles.. and i may have set the odometer back while i was at it

.. but shhh.. dont tell my insurance company!

lowNslow69 · 11-12-2005, 09:45 PM

any one got a pic of a red interior? i dunno what to do with mine

YellowDime · 11-13-2005, 01:28 AM

cool dash's, still working on mine one project turns into 12 lol i'll get it done one of these days

lowriderbowtie · 11-13-2005, 01:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by lowNslow69

any one got a pic of a red interior? i dunno what to do with mine

sanded the dash bezel smooth, painted vents, sanded/painted the a-pilars. im gonna redo some of the interior soon tho.

oranges10 · 11-13-2005, 02:56 AM

hey wicked what color is that orange. it looks like the color or my truck. i''m going to color match my dash orange.

m007gunit · 11-13-2005, 10:55 AM

looks great keep them comming!

xtremebudman · 11-13-2005, 10:59 AM

i will get a better pic latter this is all i had

camberbrandt · 11-13-2005, 11:03 AM

Not in a S10 but here is mine.

YellowDime · 11-13-2005, 01:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by oranges10

hey wicked what color is that orange. it looks like the color or my truck. i''m going to color match my dash orange.

krylon popsicle orange

SHROPIE · 11-13-2005, 01:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by camberbrandt

Not in a S10 but here is mine.

wow...i want one.. that must have taken forever

oranges10 · 11-13-2005, 04:33 PM

is that paint rattle can or car paint? it looks like car paint.

camberbrandt · 11-13-2005, 04:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by oranges10

is that paint rattle can or car paint? it looks like car paint.

Who are you asking? Mine is auto paint.

m007gunit · 11-13-2005, 05:03 PM

any one know how to do the smooth look? is it fiber glass? did they make a dash from all sheet metal and relocate the gagues or is it something else? i love that smooth look. thanks

camberbrandt · 11-13-2005, 08:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by m007gunit

any one know how to do the smooth look? is it fiber glass? did they make a dash from all sheet metal and relocate the gagues or is it something else? i love that smooth look. thanks

Mine is all sheet metal.

xtremebudman · 11-13-2005, 08:26 PM

most people sand them down but it can take a while and a lot of sand paper

Lowsonoma03 · 11-13-2005, 08:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by camberbrandt

Mine is all sheet metal.

how do you make all the bends, hammer, brake???? and do you use a filler to make sure its all smooth before you shoot it with paint?

lowriderbowtie · 11-13-2005, 08:37 PM

ya just my bezel took me about 7hrs

BADASSGRAPHICS · 11-13-2005, 09:06 PM

what kinda of paint are you guys useing to paint on the plastic??? what brands are you useing??? do use clear coat?? or is it enamel??? let me know i need help on my dash, thanks

wade

xtremebudman · 11-13-2005, 09:19 PM

this web page should help you out with all the questions you have
http://www.trueambition.net/tips.html

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/251136 that is his cardomian page if you want to talk to him i think he is on this page also but i dont know his name but that is where i got my info

xtremebudman · 11-13-2005, 09:20 PM

no that is not my truck i got it from his web page

camberbrandt · 11-13-2005, 09:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lowsonoma03

how do you make all the bends, hammer, brake???? and do you use a filler to make sure its all smooth before you shoot it with paint?

There is a million ways to do it. Heres my dash in mock up.

97v8 · 11-13-2005, 10:18 PM

wow, camber that's a awesome dash. Also for the guy lookin for dash ideas check out the thread of the 56 bel air dash swap into a first gen s10

YellowDime · 11-13-2005, 11:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BADASSGRAPHICS

what kinda of paint are you guys useing to paint on the plastic??? what brands are you useing??? do use clear coat?? or is it enamel??? let me know i need help on my dash, thanks

wade

i sanded mine down and used krylon paint and alot of clear coat, you could also use automotive paint at a higher price or even vinyl dye would work on softer surfaces without cracking, the key is in the prep work if you dont prep it correctly it will show in the end so sand it till your fingers go numb lol, good luck!

97v8 · 11-14-2005, 12:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by xxWICKEDxx

i sanded mine down and used krylon paint and alot of clear coat, you could also use automotive paint at a higher price or even vinyl dye would work on softer surfaces without cracking, the key is in the prep work if you dont prep it correctly it will show in the end so sand it till your fingers go numb lol, good luck!

I've seen some awesome rattle can paint jobs that they went over again with a clear coat. With good prep work you can make up for slackin on the paint quality.

SPRKSHW · 11-14-2005, 12:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 97v8

wow, camber that's a awesome dash. Also for the guy lookin for dash ideas check out the thread of the 56 bel air dash swap into a first gen s10

If I am thinking of the same truck as you I think it was a '56 ford dash.

97v8 · 11-14-2005, 01:00 AM

nope it was a bel air, i had a conversation with the guy who did it about the dash. He's like 17 he did it at his Highschool metal shop.

I'll see if i can find the thread.

m007gunit · 11-14-2005, 11:45 PM

all are bad ass i like the smooth sheet metal keep em comming!

SlammedWhitey03 · 11-15-2005, 08:25 AM

Here's a pic of mine in it's semi complete form. I still need to paint it and add some to the bottom, but hey it looks good for now.

m007gunit · 11-17-2005, 12:37 AM

wow that is really clean what did you make it out of? sheet metal?

SlammedWhitey03 · 11-17-2005, 08:20 AM

yeah it's made out of sheet metal. Framed it out of 1" square tubing, then covered it with 16g. metal. Took about 20 hours or so to build, but all in all not that hard.
Chris

11-12-2005, 10:06 AM	#1
m007gunit Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 478 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	lets see your dashes!!! i am looking for some cool ideas for a custom dash. lets see some pictures of your custom dash work!
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11-12-2005, 01:48 PM	#2
ladyexplicit LadyExplicit Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 527 Location: Vernon, BC, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! nothign was fiberglassed. it was sanded down smooth, primered until it was smooth and strong. then painted and cleared. i wouldn't suggest using this method if u like pressing down on ur dash alot!!!! hahaha. Last edited by ladyexplicit : 11-12-2005 at 01:49 PM.
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11-12-2005, 07:40 PM	#3
crazy91s10 Registered Asshole Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4,995 Location: Moscow, PA / Mansfield, PA User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! heres mine. some didnt like it and some did. it was cool when i had it but i probably wont do a dash like that again
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11-12-2005, 09:27 PM	#4
ladyexplicit LadyExplicit Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 527 Location: Vernon, BC, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! :O i love your dash! just like me.. you took the time to take the instrument cluster apart and paint everything. I took mine apart, and got right down and painted the background of the gauges.. and the needles.. and i may have set the odometer back while i was at it .. but shhh.. dont tell my insurance company!
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11-12-2005, 09:45 PM	#5
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11-13-2005, 01:28 AM	#6
YellowDime Comitted Suicide Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 444 Location: Muskegon, MI User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! cool dash's, still working on mine one project turns into 12 lol i'll get it done one of these days
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11-13-2005, 01:37 AM	#7
lowriderbowtie 2LO4BC Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,861 Location: Kamloops, BC CANADA! User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by lowNslow69 any one got a pic of a red interior? i dunno what to do with mine sanded the dash bezel smooth, painted vents, sanded/painted the a-pilars. im gonna redo some of the interior soon tho.
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11-13-2005, 02:56 AM	#8
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11-13-2005, 10:55 AM	#9
m007gunit Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 478 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! looks great keep them comming!
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11-13-2005, 11:03 AM	#11
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YellowDime Comitted Suicide Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 444 Location: Muskegon, MI User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by oranges10 hey wicked what color is that orange. it looks like the color or my truck. i''m going to color match my dash orange. krylon popsicle orange
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11-13-2005, 01:41 PM	#13
SHROPIE Omaha Draggers Assoc. Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,081 Location: Bellevue Ne User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by camberbrandt Not in a S10 but here is mine. wow...i want one.. that must have taken forever
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camberbrandt Photoshop Guru Age: 29 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 845 Location: Schwenksville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by oranges10 is that paint rattle can or car paint? it looks like car paint. Who are you asking? Mine is auto paint.
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11-13-2005, 05:03 PM	#16
m007gunit Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 478 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! any one know how to do the smooth look? is it fiber glass? did they make a dash from all sheet metal and relocate the gagues or is it something else? i love that smooth look. thanks
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camberbrandt Photoshop Guru Age: 29 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 845 Location: Schwenksville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by m007gunit any one know how to do the smooth look? is it fiber glass? did they make a dash from all sheet metal and relocate the gagues or is it something else? i love that smooth look. thanks Mine is all sheet metal.
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11-13-2005, 08:26 PM	#18
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11-13-2005, 08:36 PM	#19
Lowsonoma03 Registered Asshole Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,265 Location: Erie, PA User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by camberbrandt Mine is all sheet metal. how do you make all the bends, hammer, brake???? and do you use a filler to make sure its all smooth before you shoot it with paint?
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11-13-2005, 08:37 PM	#20
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BADASSGRAPHICS Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 68 Location: everett,wa User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! what kinda of paint are you guys useing to paint on the plastic??? what brands are you useing??? do use clear coat?? or is it enamel??? let me know i need help on my dash, thanks wade
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11-13-2005, 09:19 PM	#22
xtremebudman Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 148 Location: GA User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! this web page should help you out with all the questions you have http://www.trueambition.net/tips.html http://www.cardomain.com/ride/251136 that is his cardomian page if you want to talk to him i think he is on this page also but i dont know his name but that is where i got my info
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11-13-2005, 09:20 PM	#23
xtremebudman Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 148 Location: GA User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! no that is not my truck i got it from his web page
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11-13-2005, 09:36 PM	#24
camberbrandt Photoshop Guru Age: 29 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 845 Location: Schwenksville, PA User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by Lowsonoma03 how do you make all the bends, hammer, brake???? and do you use a filler to make sure its all smooth before you shoot it with paint? There is a million ways to do it. Heres my dash in mock up.
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11-13-2005, 10:18 PM	#25
97v8 Tommy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,209 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! wow, camber that's a awesome dash. Also for the guy lookin for dash ideas check out the thread of the 56 bel air dash swap into a first gen s10
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11-13-2005, 11:50 PM	#26
YellowDime Comitted Suicide Age: 25 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 444 Location: Muskegon, MI User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by BADASSGRAPHICS what kinda of paint are you guys useing to paint on the plastic??? what brands are you useing??? do use clear coat?? or is it enamel??? let me know i need help on my dash, thanks wade i sanded mine down and used krylon paint and alot of clear coat, you could also use automotive paint at a higher price or even vinyl dye would work on softer surfaces without cracking, the key is in the prep work if you dont prep it correctly it will show in the end so sand it till your fingers go numb lol, good luck!
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11-14-2005, 12:14 AM	#27
97v8 Tommy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,209 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by xxWICKEDxx i sanded mine down and used krylon paint and alot of clear coat, you could also use automotive paint at a higher price or even vinyl dye would work on softer surfaces without cracking, the key is in the prep work if you dont prep it correctly it will show in the end so sand it till your fingers go numb lol, good luck! I've seen some awesome rattle can paint jobs that they went over again with a clear coat. With good prep work you can make up for slackin on the paint quality.
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11-14-2005, 12:35 AM	#28
SPRKSHW Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 383 Location: Tacoma, WA User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Quote: Originally Posted by 97v8 wow, camber that's a awesome dash. Also for the guy lookin for dash ideas check out the thread of the 56 bel air dash swap into a first gen s10 If I am thinking of the same truck as you I think it was a '56 ford dash.
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11-14-2005, 01:00 AM	#29
97v8 Tommy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,209 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! nope it was a bel air, i had a conversation with the guy who did it about the dash. He's like 17 he did it at his Highschool metal shop. I'll see if i can find the thread.
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11-14-2005, 11:45 PM	#30
m007gunit Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 478 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! all are bad ass i like the smooth sheet metal keep em comming!
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11-15-2005, 08:25 AM	#31
SlammedWhitey03 Body Draggin Member Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 576 Location: Queen City, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! Here's a pic of mine in it's semi complete form. I still need to paint it and add some to the bottom, but hey it looks good for now.
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11-17-2005, 12:37 AM	#32
m007gunit Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 478 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! wow that is really clean what did you make it out of? sheet metal?
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11-17-2005, 08:20 AM	#33
SlammedWhitey03 Body Draggin Member Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 576 Location: Queen City, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: lets see your dashes!!! yeah it's made out of sheet metal. Framed it out of 1" square tubing, then covered it with 16g. metal. Took about 20 hours or so to build, but all in all not that hard. Chris
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