Custom gauge mount inside ashtray
06-28-2005 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PUR NRG
I wonder if foamcore is really durable enough for this application. Seems kinda flimsy and prone to dents/deformation.
I think I will follow your lead. What paint did you use to get the nice match?
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06-28-2005 | 08:22 PM
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08-10-2005 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PUR NRG
I pretty much cut out the entire ashtray. Part of the problem is you need to figure out what angle the bottom plate should be at for optimum viewing when seated. Due to the nature of my gauge's LCD readout I selected a 60 degree angle.
Look at the ashtray straight on from the side and picture whatever angle you want. Use a dremel (that's a rotary tool you tory *****) and cut off everything below that line. You may need to glue side plates to rebuild the walls. I used bondo on the inside edge to give it a nice smooth radius that's easier to clean.
Sure it sounds easy and casual, but I'm an experienced fabricator and it took me over six hours to make this small part. Part of it is making stuff up as I go along but it still takes more time than you think. As a side note, here's an example of other stuff I've done. We fabricated the armor from scratch. You can see more examples at www.hi-impact.org
Look at the ashtray straight on from the side and picture whatever angle you want. Use a dremel (that's a rotary tool you tory *****) and cut off everything below that line. You may need to glue side plates to rebuild the walls. I used bondo on the inside edge to give it a nice smooth radius that's easier to clean.
Sure it sounds easy and casual, but I'm an experienced fabricator and it took me over six hours to make this small part. Part of it is making stuff up as I go along but it still takes more time than you think. As a side note, here's an example of other stuff I've done. We fabricated the armor from scratch. You can see more examples at www.hi-impact.org
And I'm glad to resuscitate this great thread...
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01-16-2013 | 09:07 AM
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I like this idea very much. I like the idea of hiding my nitrous control panel and gauge behing the ashtray lid!
I might go with a CF panel for looks thou! I will keep this in mind when it comes time to install!
I might go with a CF panel for looks thou! I will keep this in mind when it comes time to install!
01-16-2013 | 10:40 AM
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