1972 Custom C3 Dashboard Build!
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Instructor
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1972 Custom C3 Dashboard Build!
Ive been getting a lot of questions on my dash so here is the full detailed build thread
Fell free to ask any questions or chime in your thoughts!
My full build thread is located here
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-build-zt.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-build-zt.html
Fell free to ask any questions or chime in your thoughts!
My full build thread is located here
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-build-zt.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-build-zt.html
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Instructor
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From: NY
So I disliked the way the stock c3 dash looked and functioned in every way possible so i began drawing up some designs.
I wanted a race type dash that was simple and looked clean.
I drew up some designs and decided i was going to put the gauges in the middle of the dash
This pic is something i drew in math class when i should've been paying attention.
I wanted a race type dash that was simple and looked clean.
I drew up some designs and decided i was going to put the gauges in the middle of the dash
This pic is something i drew in math class when i should've been paying attention.
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: NY
As far as the dash pad went i accidentally ran it over after it fell behind the car and i backed it out 
So i restructure it and fiber glassed the whole thing and sculpted it back to the right shape.
I used a fine textured bed liner to give it a nice texture and look.
I grinded off the underside until it was flat and fiberglassed 90 degree metal brackets and left a channel so i could slip the 1/8 wood into and it would tuck in nicely under
So i restructure it and fiber glassed the whole thing and sculpted it back to the right shape.
I used a fine textured bed liner to give it a nice texture and look.
I grinded off the underside until it was flat and fiberglassed 90 degree metal brackets and left a channel so i could slip the 1/8 wood into and it would tuck in nicely under
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Instructor
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From: NY
Skipping ahead a little i finalized my cut out of the dash making tight curves on the down part and making it narrower.
I used the stock console but actually cut the front in half and spread it apart to allow it to sit lower to the trans tunnel.
i made the dash sit inside of the console and mount to the tunnel.
to make the ends curve, i used modeling clay from AC moore and pressed them into curves to follow the door panel. I then covered them in fiberglass to lock the shape.
i set up my gauge placement using A LOT of measuring/ eyeballing
I used the stock console but actually cut the front in half and spread it apart to allow it to sit lower to the trans tunnel.
i made the dash sit inside of the console and mount to the tunnel.
to make the ends curve, i used modeling clay from AC moore and pressed them into curves to follow the door panel. I then covered them in fiberglass to lock the shape.
i set up my gauge placement using A LOT of measuring/ eyeballing
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