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Aluminum Dash Panel, Can I get one made? Who? How much?

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09-30-2012 09:49 AM - permalink

Xack

Greetings All,
If anyone has a patern and has had a dash panel made I'm interested in replacing my "Burled Wood" with a brushed aluminum one.

I could take mine apart and send it to a machine shop, but I was wondering if anyone has constructed one and has information on a place to call to get one made.

Thanks,
Xack

10-20-2012 01:35 PM - permalink

Mohuska

I just covered mine with leather to match the rest of the car. I contemplated going with aluminum but my builder talked me out of it due to the glare and light reflection he has experienced on other cars.

10-22-2012 07:13 AM - permalink

kitcarbp

Xack, If you are only interested in changing the surface appearance of the dash and not chnage gauge locations etc, I would apply a adhesive backed laminate covering to give it a new look. I would stay away from bright surfaces since the reflection in the sunnshine while driving will drive you crazy. Outdoor sign companys have enormous selections of laminate materials that are proven weatherable durable materials that would be perfect. After even looking at different carbon fiber laminates and getting samples, I decided to go with a simple flat black vinyl laminate over aluminum plate that I will fabricate myself. Another place is Body shops that do alot of vinyl graphic appliques for cars and trucks have access to great materials that will be durable for covering the dash. The key is UV resistant for use in a roadster. my 2 cents

10-23-2012 10:02 PM - permalink

Xack

That's an interesting proposal. A thinner fiberglass panel covered with the same, or similar material as my black vinyl interior. It'll blend with the interior and perhaps it'll make the guages stand out.

I am a fan of the simple original Cobra dash.

Thanks for your input.

11-15-2012 03:27 PM - permalink

Xack

Mohuska,
Can you take a photo of your dash and post it for us here?

Thanks,

01-01-2013 10:32 AM - permalink

BAsque1

Xack:
Mine is the short version it is cast aluminum and flat black face. I am not deeply thrilled with it for I was thinking about the burly walnut, but I will change it when I reupholster my car in black leather.
cheers
Lou

01-03-2013 07:11 AM - permalink

shimel

Xack,

I don't have a West Coast Cobra but i wanted something a little different so here's what I did.

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