My new gauge pod (68 Camaro) - Lateral-g Forums

cluxford · #1 02-05-2009, 05:02 PM

I know not everyone will like this, but thought I would throw it out there for discussion.

My 68 is getting some interesting customisations, most pretty standard (shaved rails, side markets, firewall, door handles, smoothed all over, mini-tubbed, AME front clip, billet everywhere etc etc).

However the interior is also getting a make over with:
Full custom console running from custom full metal dash right throuh to rear parcel shelf. Full metal hood liner made out of a new hood skin (that gets welded in next week).

And a new dashpod. I wanted something different, something that you don't see everyday. The car will be smooth inside. You will not see ANY switches (they are all hidden, everythig inc window switches, ignition, lights, air-con the lot). Even the trans shifter is hidden (using a push button Retrotek model like in Alimitub).

So all that is visible is the steering wheel and dashpod (plus 4 cream leather seats and lots of candy yellow painted metal).

Here is the Dash pod, now welded in.

2 Dakota Digital guages, I love the set back and the offset, gives it real depth.

Thoughts ? I suspect it will be a love em or hate em....

caper150 · #2 02-05-2009, 06:05 PM

I like it

Don't know about the hood scoop though.

**syborg tt** · #3 02-05-2009, 10:33 PM

I would like to see more pictures of the entire dash.

BTW - I like it.

SWAPMEETCRAZY · #4 02-05-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caper150

I like it

Don't know about the hood scoop though.

x2222!! jim

E.rodz · #5 02-05-2009, 11:49 PM

every seen the kids movie WALL:E looks just like the eyes of the cartoon . if you like it thats all that matters. if it's your car build it the way you want it.

cluxford · #6 02-06-2009, 12:26 AM

More pics of the dash as requested.....

customcam · #7 02-06-2009, 12:54 AM

Clux looking good my man , slowly but surely hey

camaro2nv · #8 02-06-2009, 01:41 AM

Ive noticed that a lot of guys use metal fore interior dashes ect. While I can appreciate the work I cant help but think of all the weight added. Is there a reason why guys dont use glass??
BTW the dash looks sweet!!

cluxford · #9 02-06-2009, 01:59 AM

I'd hate to headbutt a fibreglass dash in an accident, it splinters...metal doesn't (sure it's harder to).

The extra weight doesn't bother me, I ain't gunna drag this thing (well that much anyway) and it's got 800 horses already and I'm considering blowing it so horsepower is not an issue (in terms of power to weight).

I'm doing a metal hood liner as well, so weight is seriously not top of my priority list

Musclerodz · #10 02-06-2009, 10:52 AM

Very concept car looking. I like it.