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Unit2 · #41 01-02-2012, 11:36 AM

One of the items I had to change was the original dash panel. 67 and 68 have a much better design but the 69 to me is a complete disater. Not sure who was driving that design but I had to do something with it. I have had some emails asking if the dash panel was available for sale. This is a one off build and here are some images on how it was built. I used a detroit speed dash panel from Classic industreis PND104012 along with Autometer cobalt gauges. I like the look of these because of the blue backlighting which gives it a modern feel opposed to the standard warm white or green. I wanted to create a different look instead of just cutting holes and inserting the gauges into the panel, to me this looks unfinished so i did dome research on other cars and was inspired by the mustangs. They did a better job on their dash design. To creat a similar look i have to build a panel that fits around the gauges to have them appear that they are recessed into the panel. The panel is made from Model board, but you could use MDF, ABS Acrylic or other solid material. Model board is widely used in mold making or pattern making it comes in different densities and thickness. Easily cut, milled and painted. I moved the AC controls to the lower part of the panel which gave me enough room to place all the gauges and have air outlets. Since it did not need to adjust the outlets they are fixed openings. Another item i needed to change was the turn signals instead of just mounting a light i placed the LED in the back of the sheet metal and drilled holes of the surround to hold pc of Acrylic rod that was frosted. The main gauge "hoods or brows" came from an old alfa part that i cut up and fitted, but you could make them from PVC pipe or alum tube. Once all the parts we fitted the panel was painted and ready for final assembly. I item i used to secure the LED in place was a glue called Goop, if you have never heard of it, well now you have. You can get it at Home Depot in the paint section, near adhesives. Just get the plumbing type it is the same as the household but comes with the applicator. This is one of the best adhesives that you can get which holds like mad but is removeable. It has many uses. There is more detail but I will add that in the next post.

Jon69RagTop · #42 01-02-2012, 03:16 PM

I would like to see more on the center console too.
Happy New Year.

Jon

Green 69 RagTop from Power Tour

EddDeeEye · #43 01-03-2012, 01:47 PM

I really like how the gauges are set back, looks like something factory built.

Unit2 · #44 01-12-2012, 12:03 AM

For the past 5 months we have been working on this Concept vehicle for Lexus / Calty Design. The car can be seen at COBO center in downtown detroit starting on Saturday or can be seen on the web. Check out the wicked tail lamps.

Here's some images.

settintrendz · #45 01-12-2012, 01:42 AM

Camaro looks great! The concept Lexus.... WOW. Amazing!

**tones2SS** · #46 01-12-2012, 07:15 PM

That concept Lexus looks pretty sick! Love the color, the stance and those pedals are a pretty sweet set-up.

Unit2 · #47 01-16-2012, 10:24 PM

I have had some people ask me about the exhaust tips and here is the stroy behind the exhaust tips. We built this car a few years ago and made some custom billet exhaust tips. Funny thing I was one that milled them on the Fadal. So we find out that the car is going to be scrapped and is brought down to the shop to be stripped of any useable items. I removed the tips and started to think what they could be used for it would be a shame for these to end up in a box in the shop collecting dirt. I walked over to the Camaro which was being surfaced and held up the tips, Andrew saw what I was doing and said I should make some custom openings in the rear valance panel, as I thought about it I said what the heck lets go for it, the next day I was in the shop cutting away the sheet metal. I used a lazer to sight a straight line and made a quick template to use to cut the opening. Once I had it all cut out I fabed some brackets to hold then in place then increased the opening to allow for a gap between the sheet metal and the tips. Once that was done Andrew convinced me to fab up a metal surround to finish it off. I used some 1/2 x 1/8 tk strap stock and formed the pc in place to fit around the opening. I used three pc to make them, top and two sides this made it easier to create the surround. Once completed then I welded them in place and them added a little filler to smooth them out for a factory look

i have seen some other cars that tried to do this but turned out only fair. Key is to find a tip that matches the sweep of the rear fender panels luckey for me I had a set that was the right part for the job.

MoparCar · #48 01-17-2012, 06:30 PM

Very nice build! Thanks for the details on the custom parts build. Nice to see the "how to" instead of just finished products.

That Lexus is awesome in the details!

Wes

Unit2 · #49 01-29-2012, 11:02 PM

Well time to clean house. I have some 69 Camaro parts for a list of item send me a note and I will let you know what I have. I know the forum does not want to be a sales stage so I will not be listing any of the item.

skatinjay27 · #50 01-30-2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Unit2

Well time to clean house. I have some 69 Camaro parts for a list of item send me a note and I will let you know what I have. I know the forum does not want to be a sales stage so I will not be listing any of the item.

no we have a active "for sale section"
post it there so youll get more views from people that are looking to buys stuff.