Any of you know who can fabricate a blank FC dash?

[Phoenix7]

I need a blank. No radio surround, no glove box and no stock gauges. Just a blank copy of an FC dash that I can cut up any way I want. Fitment is important since I'd need a way to permanently and securely install it on the car.

Material is not important (CF or FG, although i'm leaning towards FG to keep costs down). It must weight as much as stock or lighter (which isn't very much).


http://rotarycarclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1634&stc=1&d=1211483014

Part number 8 would be separately copied as a blank also (this would allow GAUGES to be installed behind the surround (#8) and then could be used as a cover when parked to keep looky-loos from seeing anything interesting.)

As far as the gauges(tachometer): well, I haven't figured it out yet. Simplicity makes me want to stick with the stock cluster but if I'm rewiring everything (with the standalone) I could try and see if it's possible to use another cluster (aftermarket FD ones or something) But I have not researched this into detail. SO this should be blank too...

I was going to build a dash myself but I don't have the space to do it. The most important aspects of this request are that the dash maintain it's stock look ( I could go with an aluminum sheets but that attracts too much unwanted attention) and stock mounting locations, weight as much or LESS than stock and reasonable PRICE.


Any thoughts on this would be great. I'll look around for local fabricators but I figured you would know someone as well. One of the concerns I have about making my own is that since I have little-to-NO experience I'll end up making a HEAVY FG piece (like the guy on the evil forum) and I don't want to ADD weight...Just want it to look stock.

I really only need part #1 in the image....2-11 are not important to me....I don't need vents or glove box...

[Ender]

I'd say the simplest way to do it would be take a standard dash and make a mold from it, but omit the cutouts and indentations. I like your idea, it has potential. I would love my own custom dash.

[Phoenix7]

yup, That way I can see all the guages, I need to see, while driving and cover them when the car is parked at home/mall/anywhere. Who wants an old FC with nothing in it?

I've had all my FCs broken into in the past all for a sound system. Imagine if they see a bunch of guages: "OMG this thing is decked out, just take the whole car instead."

I'm also preparing for the inevitability of getting pulled over (even though this car won't be Daily driven unless the NA is getting worked on). If the cop doesn't see gauges or anything that may lead him/her to believe the car is "modified" then I can just say: "thanks for the speeding ticket" and drive off.

If I went with some universal dash kit it would:
1. not look stock
2. look pretty nasty (not a fan of the minimalist style)
3. no way to cover the gauges.

[Ender]

Wait, you mean a temporary dash cover? Or a blank dash to use to mount your own gauges and such into?

[djmtsu]

I can donate a stock dash from an 86 base.

Its chillin in my attic. Might as well go to good use.

[Phoenix7]

a full, replacement dash. Remove the stock one, install the new one, cut out holes for gauges and such.

No need for vents but it must accommodate the stock shifter surround.

[Juice]

I'd love a replacement dash. I tried to convince my body & FG guy to make me one. I told him I could get more buyers but he didn't want to bother with it. :(

[jtbshaw]

Let me see what we can squeeze in. Two of my guys are composite craftsmen. I hired one away from GE Aviation where he was laying CF molds for aircraft parts, and the other one has been working with FB and CF and a whole bunch of other composites for the past several years. We are loaded with work for the moment, but let me see what we can do.

DJ, would you be willing to ship that spare dash to me if I pay the shipping?

Todd B.
No Limit Ind.
www.nolimitindustries.com
www.turbobuickmods.com
www.evopowermods.com

[Phoenix7]

:party: sounds great. Just let us know when you get some time and how many people you need. I'll do my best to gather interest.

[Ender]

I'm interested, just broke. I like where this is going, I just hope I won't have to pay $800 for one when I finally have more money.

[Phoenix7]

:dunno: I'd rather not pay up the wazoo but sometimes it can't be helped in order to get what you want. I don't know how much it costs to make a dash so :dunno:

[djmtsu]

Well, after fiberglassing a new deck (floor) in my boat this weekend, I don't think I want to mess with that shit ever again.

But I will still donate the dash :)

[blwnrtr93]

f/g is definately not fun to play with. did you f/g over plywood, dj?

[djmtsu]

Yep. We had to replace the entire floor in a Bayliner Capri 20'. Bought it totally rotted, except for the stringers and transom. Two weeks ago me and my father in law ripped out the old floor. This weekend we cut and installed the new floor (3/4" plywood), and fiberglass resined it in. Then we cut and laid new carpet. Looks great, but what a PITA.

PS- The boat wails, first time I have had it on the water, and first time I have ever driven a boat. Weeeeee!!!!!!!

[blwnrtr93]

I know my first boat trip was a blast. Of course I'm like the black thumb of fishing. The only thing I ever catch is the trees on the bank and stuff on the bottom.

[djmtsu]

I don't fish, but when I do I always catch something. I don't even eat fish.

This is more for pulling wake boards and tubes, and just floating around!

Fun!!

[$100T2]

Let me see what we can squeeze in. Two of my guys are composite craftsmen. I hired one away from GE Aviation where he was laying CF molds for aircraft parts, and the other one has been working with FB and CF and a whole bunch of other composites for the past several years. We are loaded with work for the moment, but let me see what we can do.

DJ, would you be willing to ship that spare dash to me if I pay the shipping?

Todd B.
No Limit Ind.
www.nolimitindustries.com
www.turbobuickmods.com
www.evopowermods.com

I have a spare dash (or two) you can have if you want. Let me know.

[djmtsu]

It might be cheaper for me to ship him a dash. I'm in TN and he is in AL. Also, I can ship for stupid cheap since I work at a distribution center.

[Max777]

I don't fish, but when I do I always catch something. I don't even eat fish.

This is more for pulling wake boards and tubes, and just floating around!

Fun!!


Hey DJ, you think that maybe when the next DGRR happens, ?I could chill at your place or something for a couple of days? :D

PS: good luck on the dash, I really want a STACK gauge pod setup, like this:

http://www.wrc-cosworth.org/tech/gauges/GGR-Stack1.jpg

and as far as the vents: you could locate the HVAC unit in the glove box, put the stereo in it's place, and install the gauges in the stock stereo location.

The whole glove box really doesnt weigh that much. I took my dash out, btw, took me 3 hrs. REALLY dont feel like putting it back in once the car is done.

[djmtsu]

Sure, that wouldn't be a problem. Although by next year, I don't know if I will be here in the Boro, or in Chattanooga. Either way, it is on the way for you.

[Max777]

Cool. Well, let's see how this dash thing goes.

[Juice]

Let me see what we can squeeze in. Two of my guys are composite craftsmen. I hired one away from GE Aviation where he was laying CF molds for aircraft parts, and the other one has been working with FB and CF and a whole bunch of other composites for the past several years. We are loaded with work for the moment, but let me see what we can do.
Can you squeeze us in? I need an FG dash!!!!

[jtbshaw]

Maybe we can work on this in about 2 weeks. We are slammed with orders for our undercarriage cleaners (dealers are ordering, we are on backorder, and doing a production run of a few hundred now), then we have to pump out a new Evo turbo outlet that we developed that lays out almost 15AWHP/14AWTQ on a stock Evo (all for $250....so one can imagine what Evo owners are jumping for right now). Not to mention, we are trying to build on to expand our current location because we are buldging at our seems right now.

DJ, I'll send a PM with our UPS info if you want to go ahead and ship. Actually, let me get into the office tomorrow and I'll send our Yellow Freight info as that will probably be the best way to ship this.

Do you folks prefer FB, or would you prefer carbon fiber, or maybe even aluminum???? Post up your preferences.

[Phoenix7]

I'd love CF for durability but I prefer FG for price.

[My5ABaby]

I'd be for the interior so I would think FG would work.

[Juice]

Do you folks prefer FB, or would you prefer carbon fiber, or maybe even aluminum???? Post up your preferences.
Would you be able to make it out of either once you have a mold?

Recently I saw an FD in the process of having a CF dash put in with a twill weave. In my opinion the CF twill weave doesn't seem like a good idea to use for a dash. That pattern will be reflected somewhat onto the windshied and every time you get out of your car you will be seeing lines in your vision for a min or two before they go away due to the pattern being in your vision for extended periods and your eyes needing to readjust. If the dash was gone over with a flat clear it may help to alleviate that. Thats what the owner of the FD was going to do, I saw it before the flat clear. The dash I saw was constructed of multiple flat carbon pieces, perhaps a carbon dash made from a curved mold wouldn't have quite the same effect but I dunno. Plain weave may work better for a dash than twill weave.

I think I'd prefer FG though.

By the way, I want one of your heavy duty undercarriage cleaning systems for my driveway!!

[djmtsu]

Just send me what I will need for Yellow Freight. I can get a quote here too from our preferred carriers. Whichever end is cheaper!!

[Juice]

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/310/bellybumpdn0.gif

So, did a dash get sent yet? Must have new dash!! Go Go Go!!!

[djmtsu]

I have not been given the address yet. If he still wants to do it I will get it there!

[jtbshaw]

I just sent dj a PM with all the information.

Juice, that bump image is hilarious!

[Phoenix7]

all right, One step closer!

[djmtsu]

It will go out to nolimit next week. I will get it out of the attic this weekend and hopefully send it out in Monday. I am only a state away, so he should get it quick.

I like giving stuff away for a good cause. It makes me feel like a good little rotorhead!!

[Phoenix7]

watch out for bat guano and inhaling any dust. Thanks for helping this idea get off the ground. I've been wanting one of these for a long time (you may/may not find early attempts like this on the evil forum) and it looks like it'll finally get made.

[jtbshaw]

watch out for bat guano and inhaling any dust. Thanks for helping this idea get off the ground. I've been wanting one of these for a long time (you may/may not find early attempts like this on the evil forum) and it looks like it'll finally get made.

Maybe so, Phoenix. We seem to be making a name for ourselves for developing items like this for enthusiasts that want companies to make them, but the big boys are too busy to care. We are now shipping some of our Evo turbo outlets that we started developing earlier this year....and Evo owners had been begging for this part since 2003. We are also developing a few other items for the Grand Nationals/Turbo Buicks.

Anyway, to get back on the thread topic, I will look forward to seeing the dash arrive next week. It will take about a week to work it in, but I should have some costs/labor soon, so then I can determine a price for the dash and see if we need to move forward with this.

Todd B.
Owner.

[djmtsu]

watch out for bat guano and inhaling any dust

Shouldn't be a problem!

[Phoenix7]

and for $250 I bet they're flying off the shelves. They're divorced DP/WG?

[jtbshaw]

and for $250 I bet they're flying off the shelves. They're divorced DP/WG?

Yup...big 3" exhaust side with atmospheric dump. No turbulence with the exhaust now. The turbo spools fast and hard and holds boost longer, all without any creep.

[Phoenix7]

pretty cool. I've been checking out your links, very diverse product line.

[Mikal]

I Want A Fg Dash!

[Phoenix7]

ok, I'm ready for one. I just bolted the interior in and the dash is toast (90% of the mounting points are broken).

[Juice]

Any Updates?!

[jtbshaw]

Just waiting on the dash. We have taken more work in so it will still be a week or so before I can even get an estimate of cost and timeframe. As soon as I have the dash, I'll update the thread.

[My5ABaby]

ok, I'm ready for one. I just bolted the interior in and the dash is toast (90% of the mounting points are broken).
My dash has broken clips up where the front part (right by the windshield) snaps on. So annoying...

[djmtsu]

Sorry guys, I have been busy and haven't brought it to work yet. The wife also is out of town this week and has the Grand Cherokee. I am going to try to get it out of my attic myself and see if it will fit in the Mazda3. If so, it will go out potentially tomorrow.

Thanks for being patient.

[Phoenix7]

no worries man, thanks for hooking it up.

[jtbshaw]

Sounds good, DJ. We are finally catching up with these Evo orders so we can get on this within a day or so as soon as I get it. Not making any promises, but we'll see what we can do with it and update everyone of our findings and costs.

[Mikal]

Updates?

[jtbshaw]

Haven't received the dash from DJ yet. As soon as I get my hands on it, I'll get a couple of my composite guys on it and see if we can make this happen.

[djmtsu]

Blame me, I'm the asshat. I PROMISE it will go Monday.

[Phoenix7]

Blame me, I'm the asshat. I PROMISE it will go Monday.:o10:

NolimitInd is in the Bay Area, California, right??

[djmtsu]

Alabama.

Close by me, should only take a day or so to get there.

[Phoenix7]

I'm thinking of somebody else? :dunno: either way, i'm looking forward to some news on this. Thanks in advance to everyone who is involved. I've been wanting something like this for a long time.

[jtbshaw]

:o10:

NolimitInd is in the Bay Area, California, right??

As DJ clarified, we are in Alabama. Some of our products are being sold there in your area at Always Under Pressure, which is a dealer for some of our products.

As soon as I get the dash, I will post up. Give me a week or so and I should have everything I need to quote pricing and availability, or....if this will even be feasible.

[Phoenix7]

Depending on whether this project can be completed or not, I'd like to feature it as a NEW Product from you guys in the RCC mag.

Thanks for looking into it. If you end up making it, you will have made my car one step closer to what I envision!

[jtbshaw]

Thanks for the positive comments, those are always good to hear!!!

I haven't received the dash from DJ yet. As soon as I do, I'll post that it has been received. Right now, we are back logged about two weeks worth of work, so it would be about 3-4 weeks from receiving till I had some good answers.

[Phoenix7]

don't worry about time frame, I'm not one to be impatient when it comes to things like that. If you see me bumping this thread it's to attract interest, not to rush you in any way.

[Juice]

I PROMISE it will go Monday.:willy_nilly:

I neeeeeeed a new dash. If mine wasn't all cracked up and missing parts I'd have torn it out of the car and sent it by now. :(

[djmtsu]

Ahh...the plight that is my world. The Body Computer in my Jeep Grand Cherokee is dead. And I just figured out YESTERDAY how to unlock the rear tailgate without the switches or keyless working!! So now that is fixed, and the dash IS out of the attic, lets see if we can get this thing the fuck outta my house!!!!!!!!!!

In other words- Sorry for the delay.

[Juice]

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^Look I made a dash! :)

djmtsu, get the dash out yet?

[djmtsu]

Its here at work, waiting to hear back on a pick up date.

[Phoenix7]

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^Look I made a dash! :)

djmtsu, get the dash out yet?:rofl:

Its here at work, waiting to hear back on a pick up date.:icon_tup::icon_tup:

[Juice]

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/48/64917637z6wtogjobumpom5.gif

[Phoenix7]

http://i.pbase.com/o4/08/685408/1/64917637.z6WTOgjO.bump.gifI got excited but then saw nothing. :(

[blwnrtr93]

I can see it now. Phoenix, quote juice and copy paste the url into your browser.

[Phoenix7]

:lol:

[Phoenix7]

any news? I gave up hope of getting anything remotely ready for 7stock but any new developments?

[jtbshaw]

I don't have the dash assembly yet. Although, my son & I picked up a TII this weekend. This will be a project car for he & I to build together. He's 9 and wants to build this so that it will be something he likes when he turns 16. I say all of that to say...since I have 7 years to complete this project, I could possibly pull this dash and try to get a template to see if we can build the replacement for a decent cost.

[Juice]

since I have 7 years to complete this project, I could possibly pull this dash and try to get a template to see if we can build the replacement for a decent cost.Please do! :D Your son will enjoy his FG dash as well! You know he already wants one. :)

[Phoenix7]

My plan is to finish the car and tease my future kids with the keys. See that car? It's yours but not right now. The keys are hidden somewhere until your 18th B-day (yeah, I chose 18 instead of 16 based on my experiences).

Good luck man and thanks for hooking it up.

[Phoenix7]

you guys want a deposit? I really want this made. I don't really have a time-frame for it but I want you to know I'm serious enough to send you a deposit.

[jtbshaw]

I appreciate the offer phoenix, but I'm not one to take money when I have no time frame as to when something will be completed. The TII I referenced above is sitting in the parking lot, but we have been too covered up with orders to take the time to pull it. I still haven't received anything from DJ. We are getting ready to relocate into a larger facility, I have a business trip to make, and orders are still coming in for current product lines.

I am interested in making this for your guys, but I just need a little time. I am also down to a two man team for the moment. I have hired fresh help that actually wants to work, instead of who no longer works with us. The new team members won't start for a few more weeks though.

Again, I appreciate the offer Phoenix.....just give me a little time. Things should start to settle down as the holiday season starts approaching and we should have some time to work on this.

Todd B.

[Phoenix7]

Much appreciated. I was not trying to hurry you at all, just showing I'm serious and get more people aware of the thread. Congrats on the new place too. How have the Evo DPs been doing?

[djmtsu]

Do you want to wait until you are at your new facility to ship? Let me know as I was getting back on this.

Sorry guys, alot of things have happened around here at work lately. Nothing bad, just a transition!!.

[jtbshaw]

Do you want to wait until you are at your new facility to ship? Let me know as I was getting back on this.

Sorry guys, alot of things have happened around here at work lately. Nothing bad, just a transition!!.

That's fine with me. We are supposed to be in the new location by 11/01.

[djmtsu]

Cool, it is wrapped up on a pallet, ready to go.

When you get moved, just PM me your new address and I will get it outta here!

[ZGN]

That's fine with me. We are supposed to be in the new location by 11/01.

Where are you moving to?

[Phoenix7]

Do you want to wait until you are at your new facility to ship? Let me know as I was getting back on this.

Sorry guys, alot of things have happened around here at work lately. Nothing bad, just a transition!!.no worries, take care of business and keep us posted.

Cool, it is wrapped up on a pallet, ready to go.

When you get moved, just PM me your new address and I will get it outta here!I'm dreaming of a FG christmaaaasss.

[vex]

no worries, take care of business and keep us posted.

I'm dreaming of a FG christmaaaasss.
I will punch you in the baby maker if you say that again before december in any way shape or form.:001_005:

[Phoenix7]

:lol: You'll hurt your fist! :lol:

Seriously, this will be an interior piece that is sure to get people interested and I'm glad someone will look into this in the future. We need more companies like this to continue making innovative items for the community.

[Phoenix7]

What goes bump in the night?

[rx7 FC TII]

this has potential and ive been thinking about doing something similar for a long time but didnt know how to go about doing it.

todd if you need any help with anything let me know. and if you need to make a mold then ill pull my dash out for it. anything i can do to help let me know. you guys have soooo much potential to do great things for this community.

[Juice]

My stock dash makes me cry.

[Phoenix7]

any news? I'm about to propose it to other vendors and see when this could be made. I need a dash now...I'm leaning towards a STOCK used one if I can't find one like the one proposed in this thread.

Add your name to this list if you are interested in getting a price for a BLANK dash OEM copy.

1. Phoenix7

[SHPmainMAN]

1. Phoenix7
2. SHPmainMan

[rx7 FC TII]

1. Phoenix7
2. SHPmainMan
3. rx7 FC TII

[vex]

I would do this... But I just don't think I have a need for it yet.... :( I'd still be interested in seeing it get done just so when I do need/want it I can pick it up.

[Phoenix7]

Well, I I don't hear from anone then I'll head to the junkyard and will pickk up a stock dash and work with that.....mine is falling apart and just hanging on there by will.

[EJayCe996]

perhaps I should check with MrMazda to see if he has any dashes or FCs getting ready to be parted out.

[Juice]

So I guess this is dead?

[djmtsu]

Try to contact one of the guys at nolimit, since I think ALL of their employees are on here now.

[r4itei]

what happened to this?!

im so interested in it! sans FC but eventually ill need one... cmon guys! ^__^

[Phoenix7]

dead in the water.