great work Frank,very good ideas

got some progress done.

made a gauge panel from scratch almost exact as stock because i like the look of original (the way it curves and kind of hugs driver )the curve was key and the most difficult part to get right. needed to be metal so I can weld AC vents plus some other "little plans i have for it".
just got Classic Instruments Autocross Gauges ( YELLOW ONES ), Restomod Air unit, Radiator coming by way of ENTROPY radiator w built in oil cooler. Engine harness is next on list.

back to dash I'm also changing dash pad completely ( stock is just so crappy ) so I got to building the base / structure for it, to incorporate the upper AC vents into it and getting rid of flat vertical portion on passenger side. new pad will follow the curve of the actual dashboard structure so the ac vents will pop out a bit more.
this upper portion is a separate piece that will get foam and then leather. so this piece below comes off less the AC vent housing those are welded to dashboard.
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this is not even halfway done and been at it for a week ( just want a very tight fit ) NICE SURPRICE COMING ON for this clusterhttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...ps87356fc3.jpg
this is the passenger portion mentioned http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...ps452f1234.jpghttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...psf087876d.jpghttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...psdfddaabd.jpg
made cluster panel to fit OEM dash pad just incase I didn't like the new design,but no going back. i'm feeling the new look.
Restomod air is one nice unit. a friend of mine brought one over by another manufacturer and its no comparison built him his bracket and sent him on his wayhttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...ps09d7c060.jpg

Very nice fab work Frank,I really like what you are doing with the dash:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Mad skills Bro! Keep going :cheers:

Thanks Jeff. trying to make my own ( unique ) without crossing the line and sacrificing the integrity of the car. It's a balancing act.
Your car pretty much done. " very nice work "

Thanks ron , just having some fun. Did you ake it go GNR?

I did yesterday Frank. My bad, shoulda called you!

Great build thread. Keep it up!!

Wow, it's looks like you are really on your game... :welder: :weld: I may have missed it, but have you decided on a paint scheme? :thumbsup:

Frank, awesome build thread. The dash details and center console design are way cool. Keep it up! :bow: :bow:

The pics of the bumper and front end are excellent. Love the up close of the reliefs cut into the bumper radius for fittment.

Your two year olds "hot rod" build is sweet. Need to get one of those done for my niece and nephew.

Look forward to your next round of updates.

TX
no paint scheme yet, going to run a flat color/primer for a while to get all the bugs and " i wish would have done that " out of the way.
thanks for the all the complements. just like everyone here, I enjoy working and building anything.

if you have the time. you should, they will enjoy it as much as you. posting a few pictures of another pedal car turned pull wagon / hot rod I built for him.he named it McQueen.http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5f9b528e.jpghttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...psd91ee191.jpghttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5d12eb02.jpg[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/frankv11/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3_zps1f93cc38.jpg.html]http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f93cc38.jpg[/URLhttp://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8433066a.jpg