KugaWestie Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 23/03/2019 at 08:18, neptune said: Wow you must be really pleased with that. Did you make the parts yourself or have them made ? I'd like to make a 3 piece column for my westie as it runs very close to the exhaust, but no idea where to go to have parts made. I made up the mounting brackets and then did one weld on the column assembly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 I started having a think about dashboard layout today so made a start on a template Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6carjon Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Don't forget the chrome and then add some chrome..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, 6carjon said: Don't forget the chrome and then add some chrome..... And maybe some chrome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 I made up the front exhaust mounting tonight Then I drilled out my dash template holes and dropped in the speedo and rev counter. i need to rethink my smaller instruments layout as things are a little tight. The two outer ones need to be moved sideways and down a bit, the two lower ones need moving outwards a bit. That's what templates are for though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Faulkner Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 A reverse speedo. That will take some getting used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich201060 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, KugaWestie said: i need to rethink my smaller instruments layout as things are a little tight. The two outer ones need to be moved sideways and down a bit, the two lower ones need moving outwards a bit. That's what templates are for though! Do you have room for a row of 4 at the bottom quite few cobras have that layout, having said that they all look great . Looking good cant wait to see the body on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, Stu Faulkner said: A reverse speedo. That will take some getting used to. Does it mean the car will go faster in reverse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Rich201060 said: Do you have room for a row of 4 at the bottom quite few cobras have that layout, having said that they all look great . Looking good cant wait to see the body on. I have a couple of other ideas as well that I think I will layout on some paper/cardboard first. One being the five smaller instruments in a V pattern which would make room for warning lamps in the centre of all the gauges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 No photos from tonight's little jobs. Front exhaust mount brackets removed, cleaned and sprayed. I then made up a speed sensor mounting bracket and sprayed that. I will refit both over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Front exhaust mount bracket fitted today, as well as the speed sensor, which will need adjusting when the weight is off the wheels and I can spin the prop I also fitted my lambda sensor in one of the exhaust pipes and fitted a bung in the other pipe. At least when the time is right I will be able to see what is going on with each bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Dashboard template Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 That looks loads better than the previous ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Your choice obviously! Personally prefer your latest dash layout, got a "classic" appearance I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Yes, I am happy with the layout on the template Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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