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jacks62440
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I used 3/16 th Aluminum plate for my backing. I used a orbital sander on it when I got it all cut out. It gave it a nice burnished finish. I was thinking that it may show finger prints on it so when I finished it I rubbed black moly grease all over it thinking it would fill the microscopic pores.  Seems to work though.  |
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wilddriver
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Looks good,now lets see some pics of it in the car.
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Half way to the millon mile club
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Bakaruda
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Very nice start.
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flyboy01
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Aluminim looks great, and I have some 1/8" that I can use, but I am pronbably going to make it out of steel so I can blend it in to the dash and make it look factory.
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dart_man440
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Very nice guys, some more pictures when you're done!
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68_Val_Sedan
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Nice work .. good idea using the cardboard ....  |
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67 dart 270 presently a /6 but destined to be a  ,68 Chrysler 300 Convertible 440 auto |
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jacks62440
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Aluminim looks great, and I have some 1/8" that I can use, but I am pronbably going to make it out of steel so I can blend it in to the dash and make it look factory.
1/8" is to thin, it will vibrate or flex . My instrument panel is curved,on the ends, you just can't see it. I put it in a vise and pounded the $#!? out of it. Don't go to thin, it may be easier to bend but I don't think you will be happy with it. My installed pictures look like crap . My interior is all Black and it just Sucks all the light up. Kinda like a "Black Hole"  |
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flyboy01
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Nice work .. good idea using the cardboard .... I stole that idea from watcing TV shows like Trucks, Musclecar, and Gearz.  |
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flyboy01
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Aluminim looks great, and I have some 1/8" that I can use, but I am pronbably going to make it out of steel so I can blend it in to the dash and make it look factory.
1/8" is to thin, it will vibrate or flex . My instrument panel is curved,on the ends, you just can't see it. I put it in a vise and pounded the $#!? out of it. Don't go to thin, it may be easier to bend but I don't think you will be happy with it. My installed pictures look like crap . My interior is all Black and it just Sucks all the light up. Kinda like a "Black Hole" Are you kidding  , that stuff is so thick, its hard to bend! |
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jamesdart
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pretty cool, that what i plan on doing with my 69 but in aluminum, one of these days ill get around to it.
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jacks62440
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Aluminim looks great, and I have some 1/8" that I can use, but I am pronbably going to make it out of steel so I can blend it in to the dash and make it look factory.
1/8" is to thin, it will vibrate or flex . My instrument panel is curved,on the ends, you just can't see it. I put it in a vise and pounded the $#!? out of it. Don't go to thin, it may be easier to bend but I don't think you will be happy with it. My installed pictures look like crap . My interior is all Black and it just Sucks all the light up. Kinda like a "Black Hole" Are you kidding , that stuff is so thick, its hard to bend! It's Really Good for You. Great Stress Reliever. Really a Big Rubber Mallet, a Vise, And Pound It !!! I know I thought the same thing. But 1/8" will not be very good . If your panel is mainly flat with curved ends I am Sure You can do it. Try 1/8" just for a Practice Run and see if you like it. |
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abqdart
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depending on what Aluminum it is, try annealing it before pounding it, I think it helps prevent it from cracking. I could be talking junk but I think I might have seen that on TV or read about it......looks good though!
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jacks62440
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Aluminum would only crack with sever bends or excessive working. Like back and forth. 3/16" is not easy to bend but you can do it.
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Looks good so far, I used 16 gage. Came out real nice to Me.
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flyboy01
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Looks good so far, I used 16 gage. Came out real nice to Me.
I like that, how did you make the surround/bezel? |
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