C1-RS '62 Vette built by the Roadster Shop

[groovyjay]

Originally Posted by SickSpeedMonte

lmao, that about sums it up for me too. I can't wait to see this thing done.

I agree!

[Al Moreno]

I'm speechless and one more

[69MyWay]

WOW!

Can you take a few moments and explain how you are able to build the curved parts (like the dash), and what it takes to make parts symetrical, etc.

Very impressive.

[Roadster Shop]

Originally Posted by 69MyWay

WOW!

Can you take a few moments and explain how you are able to build the curved parts (like the dash), and what it takes to make parts symetrical, etc.

Very impressive.

English wheel, plannishing hammer, Pullmax, shrinker/stretcher, a large collection of hammers and dollies, and a whole lot of practice. We make a lot of paper and metal templates along with wooden bucks to keep things the same side to side. Each piece and shape is different, so it is hard to tell you what to do in a general situation. I would reccomend taking a sheet metal working class to get going on the basics. Ron Fournier, Lazze, Ron Covell and others are out there putting on good classes. Ron Covell also has a lot of books and videos available.

[Roadster Shop]

Here are a few more pictures of the gauge pod. Classic Instruments is doing a custom gauge assembly to fit in the pod. It will have a ditital Speedo with a large center mounted tach.

Quick sketch of the gauge layout


Fabricated gauge bezel.


Gauge pod installed in dash (out of car)




With lower section of dash installed.

[radrambler]

RS

thanks for showing us ..kick ass aluminum "metal forming" work...dont see many shops forming parts from aluminum.steel ,yes or cnc'd aluminum peices yes.....keep the post with pics coming....

tom

[customcam]

Put the cnc away lol
Thats true Fabrication very cool thanks for sharing

[snapon1]

Its all in the details looks great!!!


thanks for showing us ..kick ass aluminum "metal forming" work...dont see many shops forming parts from aluminum.steel ,yes or cnc'd aluminum peices yes.....keep the post with pics coming....

tom[/QUOTE]

[mexMan]

are you gonna make your own gauges? or who is gonna make 'em?
I love the dasbhoard, but I see an alignment problem with the center console and the transmission tunnel... overall looks amazing, I love everything about it, I can't wait to see the engine in

[groovyjay]

Unbelievable!