Dash refresh

SoulGravy · June 2018

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

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Handymans342 · June 2018

Did you paint the brass rings?

SoulGravy · June 2018

Handymans342 said:

Did you paint the brass rings?

Yes.

rinker270nb · June 2018

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

SoulGravy · June 2018

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 · June 2018

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 · June 2018

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 · June 2018

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 · June 2018

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.

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Handymans342 · June 2018

Nice!

LaRea · June 2018

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

DanD2 · July 2018

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...

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Handymans342 · July 2018

Nice job

reneechris14 · July 2018

That looks great I will send mine to you this fall

What about the lower panel with all the wrighting?

SoulGravy · July 2018

That looks great, Dan. I like those gauges.

DanD2 · July 2018

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

DanD2 · July 2018

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

DanD2 · July 2018

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.

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gearshift46 · August 2018

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 · August 2018

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 · August 2018

@DanD2 that looks great!

DanD2 · December 2018

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 · June 2019

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 · June 2019

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 · August 2021

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!

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