Dash refresh

SoulGravy

Refreshing the dash to make the '03 look newer.  Here's step 1.

Handymans342

Did you paint the brass rings?

SoulGravy

Handymans342 said:

Did you paint the brass rings?

Yes.

rinker270nb

Nice work!  I just bought vynil wrap to cover my gauge panel and then paint the gauges 

SoulGravy

Thank you.  If the rattle can job doesn't hold up I'll wrap it in vinyl or send it off to get hydrodipped.  It looks good with the stainless steel cupholders we added.

Bizmark

I was able to get a full set of new panels through GLS for our 320. I replaced the easy one, the ignition panel, but am sooo afraid to tackle the switches by myself. Any advice with the gauges and switches?

SoulGravy

The gauges were easy.  Each had connectors that just unplugged.  Once you get the panel off, it becomes obvious how the gauges disconnect from the panels.  I'm tackling the switch panel and ignition panel when my new rocker covers come.

gack

Take a picture of switches before you start so you know which switch cover goes where.  Also remove one switch body at a time and place it in the new panel. Don’t want to mix them up as they are not all the same. 

SoulGravy

Bizmark said:

I was able to get a full set of new panels through GLS for our 320. I replaced the easy one, the ignition panel, but am sooo afraid to tackle the switches by myself. Any advice with the gauges and switches?

The switch panel was easy, too.  Everything lined up.  I didn't have to worry about getting switches in the wrong place.

Handymans342

Nice!

LaRea

The low beer alarm is a key safety feature.  Should be standard, but you know ... lawyers and all.  

DanD2

Here is my attempt at hydrodipping my 342 dash. Not bad for my first attempt. I used Plasti Dip as my base coat so that I could remove it if I did not like it...

Handymans342

Nice job

reneechris14

That looks great I will send mine to you this fall
What about the lower panel with all the wrighting?

SoulGravy

That looks great, Dan.  I like those gauges.

DanD2

I'll do the switch and ignition panel next. Wanted to try this first to see if I could do it.

DanD2

Here's how it looks all hooked up.....

DanD2

Here's the latest. Still a bunch of imperfections but I really like the look. I will redo everything in the fall when the boat is home on the hard. Between now and then I'll practice with some different shapes so I can get better at it.

gearshift46

I have a 1992 260 Fiesta V that I'm restoring slowly. Both my wife and I hate the dash....not sure if I want to fool around with 26 year old wiring.

93Vee

Gearshift, I did mine on a 93 260 Fiesta V and I am so glad i did. It was a rat nest but now everything works great and I sured up the helm to make sure it would last. Use the search box and put in "1994 fiesta Vee 265 dash panel". It has some good pictures that you may find interesting.

Black_Diamond

@DanD2 that looks great!

DanD2

As previously stated, gonna re do my dash over the winter. 1st step is to remove the hydrodip. I can do this pretty easy because my basecoat was plasti-dip....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njXbB-4urBc

DanD2

Figured I'd update this post....I removed the old hydrodip and attempted to re do it. Long story short,  it just didnt work out. I was running out of time so I just clear coated my base plasti-dip and put it all back together. To be honest, I like this a lot better....

cls10105

Oh crap that looks good. But be really still you have a frigging squirrel right beside you.I think the dog is on it

Easybee

Great job SoulGravy! All of my gauge panels are the same as yours and are crumbling from deterioration. Also, looking to do a refresh. Any suggestions of where I can purchase either new or used panels. Thanks. Easybee!