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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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well got done with day 2 of this project! also working on other sets, so progress is a little slower than expected!

this is where i left off last night....



and after several sessions of filler, and sanding... ive finally got everything molded the way i want it! ive also mounted the "trim" plate for the screen, you can see it in black. i will be molding that in tom. so it looks like it is actually part of the bezel itself.

anyways.... pics for those who are following....










happy so far!!
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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That looks awfully nice!

I think we have a winner
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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REALLY nice work.

Where are you relocating everything? What gauges are you putting there in the lower right?
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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looks great so far. ive already done my console painted black maybe ill send you one for double din and 3 gauge mounting in a few months
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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How your going to get the grain effect on the modified area
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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Coming right along and lookng good!
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:37 AM
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Brian its really looking good! Cant wait to see the finished product
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Wow! Brian, that is just too effing awesome! Great Job!
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 08:57 AM
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I got to say the guy who is getting that bezel is one lucky dude. Oh, yeh, how about that it looks like that's mine. Brian and I have been talking almost everyday about the progress. Someone asked about gauges - in those pods will be the dynotune nitrous switch panel and pressure guage. This is the first I've seen of actual pics. I was hoping to be surprised and just see the finished piece. I guess I'll pretend I didn't look.
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What did you use for a filler?
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Yeah it's pimp looking in person. I saw it last night. Brian does awesome work and takes pride and care in it.
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Brian is The man. He has more patience than anyone i know.
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Originally Posted by RED99
What did you use for a filler?
Yeah, I'd love to know that as well. I'm going to begin my own 'bezel shaping' soon, and I'd love to know what was used in this example. Any tips on usage?

Thanks and the bezel looks great!
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Looks great!

Are you going to offer your services to do these on other cars?
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Brian..great work! ...I can hardly wait to get mine in too...

hmmm maybe I can get the unit ordered tomorrow..

btw I love the way you incorporate the bezel in the mold....

EXCELLENT!

...looking forward to seeing your work in StuzVette
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thanks guys for all the feedback! just got back from another long day at the shop. no pics tonight... but the bezel is complete, and ready to prime/paint! FINALLY!!

ill get some more pics up later in the week, and hopefully this weekend it will be complete with torch red paint!

Are you going to offer your services to do these on other cars?
yup! thats what im going for, but its def. more time consuming than i expected! but thats the way it always ends up!

for those asking.... im using 3M products, and also RAGE

btw I love the way you incorporate the bezel in the mold....

EXCELLENT!

...looking forward to seeing your work in StuzVette
yeah i like the "molded" one piece look. least thats what im going for! ive been looking forward to have my work on stuzvette! def. an honor!!
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Looks great! When can I send you mine?
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