Dashboard dials

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Sparticus
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Re: Dashboard dials

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This is my 1st attempt. I'm going for the 'rustic put together in rage using super glue' effect :D[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: Dashboard dials

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How did you shape the timber----with your teeth? :o :D

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Re: Dashboard dials

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les wrote:How did you shape the timber----with your teeth? :o :D
A bit harsh Les, probably scared this young chap for life. Good first attempt I say, keep up the good work!

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Re: Dashboard dials

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Back to the future with this one, have a look at the dashboard ideas from the 80's. http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=38964

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Re: Dashboard dials

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Perhaps I'll be kinder on his second attempt! :D

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C6Dave wrote:Don't want this to sound negative but, the more dials you have, the more you end up worrying about.......

The car never actually had, or needed them and works fine without them :D
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Re: Dashboard dials

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les wrote:Perhaps I'll be kinder on his second attempt! :D

Haha well i used a precision tool known as a blunt hack saw :P

I know this is a shoddy job but i was just glad to get it to stay there really, when i change my wood i will re-do it and update you ;)
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Re: Dashboard dials

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Mount the wood behind the panel :wink:
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