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Old November 29th, 2023, 08:39 AM
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You bought that new? Where did you get that?

Yes. Here you go...

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Old November 29th, 2023, 09:04 AM
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Thanks! I did not know they could be purchased new. I'm definitely calling them. Best wishes, Brad
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Old November 29th, 2023, 10:01 AM
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No prob. Glad to help!
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Old November 29th, 2023, 12:35 PM
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How difficult was removal pf the old padded section. And re-installation of the new one?
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Old November 29th, 2023, 07:08 PM
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How difficult was removal pf the old padded section. And re-installation of the new one?

Removing the old dash, gauges and lower portion was a PIA. Haven't yet re-installed it. The new wiring will be first.
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Old December 9th, 2023, 03:13 PM
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Old December 9th, 2023, 03:15 PM
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All labeled up, and (almost) ready to start connecting it to the gauges/dash, under hood/engine, and front and rear lights!


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Old December 11th, 2023, 10:07 AM
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The organized mess is slowly coming along! More to report in a few days...
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Old December 11th, 2023, 10:14 AM
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When you finish that I'll fly you up to Maine and help me with mine
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Old January 10th, 2024, 10:47 AM
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Guys,
Ordered up some nice wiring connectors to get the dash/gauges finalized. Will post some new pics soon.
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Old January 15th, 2024, 08:55 AM
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Guys,
Some wiring and dash updates. First pic is showing the alignment tape markings for the harness attachment behind the dash. Second, is where the fuse box will live in the glove box for easy access. Last, is the lower dash with the bright 'Chrome' for the key, headlight, wiper switches, etc.




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Old January 16th, 2024, 05:51 AM
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Nice work. Looking forward to see the finished product
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Old January 16th, 2024, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Blafau
Nice work. Looking forward to see the finished product

Thank you! Its a time consuming job as many know.
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Old January 30th, 2024, 04:38 PM
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Dash pad fix. I ground off the cracked, and broken areas of the molded top portion. Epoxied the inner glass injected 'frame' on the broken/cracked portions.







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Old January 30th, 2024, 04:49 PM
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Bonded the new dash cover to the old original.




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Old January 30th, 2024, 05:08 PM
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Installed from the front angle. I will let the glue cure for 24 hours, do some clean up, and start re-attaching the gauges!





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Old January 31st, 2024, 06:44 AM
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Looking good from here! What did you use to bond the cover to the old vinyl?
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Old January 31st, 2024, 08:02 AM
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Didn't you use a new padded dash section?
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Old January 31st, 2024, 11:33 AM
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Guys,
I used windshield bond agent to set the re-po dash cover onto the original old pad. This type of glue stays semi flexible so that from the heat and cold it won't crack.
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Old January 31st, 2024, 12:17 PM
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I get you. I thought the padded dash cover and foam was one piece
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Old January 31st, 2024, 02:16 PM
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I used windshield bond agent to set the re-po dash cover onto the original old pad. This type of glue stays semi flexible so that from the heat and cold it won't crack.
Good idea; thanks for sharing!
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Old February 2nd, 2024, 11:03 AM
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Guys,
Wiring the gauges for the LED lights. First pic, on the left is the original old lights and newly installed LED on the right. Tach on the far right.








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Old February 9th, 2024, 07:43 AM
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Slightly out of sequence, I bought this nice sport wheel with the new 442 horn button last year for a song. Deals are out there...!!!
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Guys,
Updates coming soon!
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Installing the new wired gauges into the dash. Pic one, shows a rough fitment. Next two pics, installed. Notice the Stewart Warner tach...
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Old April 10th, 2024, 07:44 PM
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Still a work in progress! Soldering connectors is time consuming none the less. Once finished, and cleaned up, it will be worth it!
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Very nice. The tach looks great
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Old April 11th, 2024, 03:36 PM
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[QUOTE=Blafau;1564049]Very nice. The tach looks great[/QUOTE

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Old April 17th, 2024, 06:58 PM
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Getting the dash wiring finished. Installing the oil pressure, water temp, and volt gauges where the radio once lived. My goal is to make it look OEM as possible. Pictures soon of the completed work.
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Old May 10th, 2024, 09:37 AM
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Gages are in the dashboard. Now, time to install in the car!



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