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Old 05-08-2018, 07:39 AM
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Steve, that Corvette design is what I wanted with a little different look. The eyebrows on mine are shaped to match the power lump on the bonnet. From inside the car looking out over the is a dramatic view. For me the the feeling is "Woooow!"
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Old 05-08-2018, 01:29 PM
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Impressing, nice flow ty for share this lovely work
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Old 05-25-2018, 06:28 PM
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The next few posts will show some of the finishing pieces of the dash. The black lines indicate weld seams.
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Old 05-25-2018, 06:30 PM
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These pieces then we're O/A welded.
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Old 05-25-2018, 06:33 PM
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Then a model instrument cluster is mocked up to verify visibility through the steering wheel.
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Old 05-25-2018, 06:35 PM
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The view from above shows the complex shape where dash cover flows into the water fall.
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Old 05-25-2018, 06:39 PM
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This dash cover will be padded and covered with leather or vinyl simulation.
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Old 05-26-2018, 07:05 PM
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Really nice lines on your dash!
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Old 05-26-2018, 07:34 PM
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That's coming good, Mike.

Are you planning for period gauges like Smiths or British Jaeger or will they be modern units?
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Old 05-27-2018, 12:38 AM
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Looks fantastic, a lot of work there to get all those curves flowing together so nicely
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