Len's spoiler buggy finally painted

gr8cobbler · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 12:50 pm Post subject:

Your woodworking was pretty impresive to begin with, almost hated to see you use it as a mold. How tough was it to get the dash to release from the aluminum taped mold?

Did the aluminum tape make a difference? I see you used blue painters tape for the tailight molds? Do you know if packing tape will work as well? I've got access to lots of packing tape..... Confused

I've got a project of my own that could benefit form your expertise I'm sure. Cool

Great looking dash
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Hot Air · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:49 pm Post subject:

gr8,
The aluminum tape works great. The only problem I had was the fiberglass rounded the curves and would not let the wood come out in one piece. I had to destoy the wood mold Crying or Very sad

Lucky it turned out the first time. Lesson learned. I know what not to do for the center consol

The blue tape on the tail lights was used to cover the lens so they did not get scratched. also used it to cover the holes in the body to get a better look at how it would be. Pics coming soon

I am not sure how the packing tape will work. You will have to do a test and see.
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Hot Air · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 5:27 am Post subject:

VDO cockpit royale gages

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dash progress working on the inserts for gauges next

a little more filer, almost there

I will be makeing the dash inserts to hold the gauges this weekend also I will be working on the wind sheild.
Man I need to clean up around the garage
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BuggyFaron · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject:

WoW! This thing is going to be really good looking when you are finished. I have learned a ton from this thread!

BuggyFaron · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:14 pm Post subject:

WoW! This thing is going to be really good looking when you are finished. I have learned a ton from this thread!

66 Shorty · Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 4:43 am Post subject:

Your Buggy is coming out really cool!

Did you buy this piece, or make it?

Hot Air · Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 5:13 am Post subject:

66 shorty,BuggyFaron
Thanks for the nice comments , I did buy the gauge insert, the plan is to work more on the dash this weekend. I made inserts for the openings just have to do a little more triming to fit.
I think the store was called oldnewparts .com. Look on E-Bay under billet dash cluster or something like that. The gauges did not fit like I thought they would a little disapointed, the holes are machined a little too big for the gauge bezels. They show dolphin gauges in them, but the VDO are the same size. I found a way to fix the hole problem.
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Hot Air · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:34 am Post subject:

more dash progress. ready for paint

Now onto the center console Very Happy

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gr8cobbler · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:43 am Post subject:

Man, I'd be beaming with pride every time I looked at that, that is absolutly first rate.
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66 Shorty · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:55 am Post subject:

That came out Great man! I like how it's not a "traditional" dash.

I think that's where most of the Awesome buggies actually fail... The dash/layout of the gauges... That's why I made a different gauge pod for mine. Besides, I wanted something different that anyone else has. I'm just hoping that everything will fit once I'm done. I don't know if I'll even fit in it when it's done... Rolling Eyes

I dropped my steering column at least 3" from where it used to be. I think I'm going to have to look into getting one of those removable steering wheels to get my fat ass in & out. Laughing

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crack monkey · Samba Member Joined: March 12, 2004 Posts: 267

great work! cant wait to see it finished

bornred62 · Samba Member Joined: January 09, 2005 Posts: 203

You're gonna make me regret ever selling you that friggin body.
Looks really really good keep the dam thing in Maryland and we will get along just fine. Keep up the good work talk to ya soon. Tell everyone I said HI.

Gone Blue · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:00 am Post subject:

Wow, the dash and the Camaro tail lamps look sweet! One question though, what are going to replace the water temperature with or are you going with Subaru power? G.B.
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Hot Air · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:20 am Post subject:

Gone Blue, I will either use a clock, tach, or oil temp.
Thanks for all the great comments...Cain't wait to start the console, I will keep you all posted on the progress.

bornred62, if you call that selling it to me, I want to buy your motor Smile

That was more like you gave it to me. Hell add the storage fee in (3+ years) what is my cost now Smile

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TC/TeamEvil · Samba Member Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 1769

That's going to be wonderful when it's all finished up ! ! ! SO much thought and detail in it; I love how the width of the center "pod" is right in line with the power bulge on the hood, and how the side pods somewhat look like extended/stretched versions of the tail lamp indents.

Just superb.

Shorty seems to have been doing his "build" in a similar manner, every time a decision as to components or approach and style comes up he's been considering what LOTUS has done rather than looking at the more traditional Manx/Manx-style buggies. Almost fashioning the interior and lighting details along those of a super car or current re-releases of the Detroit muscle cars, much like you appear to be doing.

I just LOVE your work and sensibilities ! ! ! Terrific ! ! ! ! Let's hope that this is the new trend; a lot fewer "as manufactured" dashes with those little bolt heads showing on either side of the stock VW Beetle speedometers, and a WHOLE lot more thought and design along the lines of what you and Shorty have been up to.

Hot Air · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:36 am Post subject:

Had a chance to start looking at how to design the center consol. First stages of the build I am sure it will change .

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66 Shorty · Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:45 am Post subject:

Cool! Keep up the good work! I want to build a center console when I get to that point, so, I'll be watching this for ideas as well! Wink

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cruzan_71 · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:26 pm Post subject:

That's a waaay COOOL dash! I'm keeping a close eye on this build! Great Job!
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Hot Air · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:00 am Post subject:

Well had a little more time to work on the console. Here are some pics of the progress. It will be in two pieces the back half will fit over the front.
Front

Back Half

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bornred62 · Samba Member Joined: January 09, 2005 Posts: 203

Looking good Len. How about some picts. of it in the car.
Talk to you later this week.


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