New dash panel :-)

[59apache]

First trial to make a new dash panel.

 

[theeDIZ]

Are you planning on using backlit gauges? Also curious about the extra small gauge holes , are they for egt/boost ?

 

[59apache]

Yes, i plan to use backlit gauges, but not necessarily. I've got very good results with a 24V LED stripe just layed around the gauges and fixed with
glue.
The extra holes are for 12V voltmeter, EGT & boost.

 

[theeDIZ]

Can't wait to see the finished product .

 

[rustystud]

OK how much ? I want one of each !!!

 

[Jeepsinker]

I like it too.

 

[clinto]

I love all the projects you do. I really liked the rebuild metal battery box you did. The hold downs looked great.

 

[59apache]

thanks @ all! It was fun to mill 2 steelplates for pressing the bead and get these results. It's only 19 gauge (1mm steel) but my 10ton press is to small...

 

[brianp454]

Wow Apache! You actually made a tool to make those gage panels! Brilliant! It looks like you’re doing the forming after the holes are cut, which allows you to make the panels with any hole configuration you please. Are you laser cutting or water-jetting the holes?

 

[59apache]

Hallo Brian, sorry for the delay!
The plates are laser cutted before the bead was formed.
I don't have a laser, but with a .dxf .dwg file it is easy to order the plates.

Greetings Juergen

 

[rustystud]

Juergen, do you have any plans to sell these ? I for one would like to buy a couple ! It would be nice though if you could make them from a little thicker gauge metal. Just saying this could be a good little money maker for you.

 

[59apache]

Hello Rusty, i don't plan to sell these. Thicker material would require a larger press

Greetings Juergen

 

[rustystud]

Hello Rusty, i don't plan to sell these. Thicker material would require a larger press

Greetings Juergen

To bad, as those are great designs you have for the gauges.

 

[yolner]

Hello Rusty, i don't plan to sell these. Thicker material would require a larger press

Greetings Juergen

Could you upload the CAD files somewhere? Maybe someone in the US could make a few of these and sell them for those of us who want one. I definitely like the look with the big gauges on the left.

 

[ScubaCat]

Willing to share the files?

 

[59apache]

I will share the files after complete this project. Maybe i have to change some things...

 

[Jericho]

Your to be complimented , VERY GOOD WORK , PROFESSIONAL !

 

[NWSDE]

Very impressive! I'm interested in the CAD as well

 

[Nelson1248]

I’m not able to see the pics?!

 

[59apache]

I don't know why..i can see them. Maybe a browser problem?