SkunkTeeth Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thanks to this board, I was able to finish my autometer install in my dash that I repaired using the foam + epoxy method. I repaired it about 2 months ago and it has not cracked again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeZ Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 WOW! Looks better than new. When I can I send you mine!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 skunkteeth, i'm not certain if there is a write up anywhere on hbz. would you be willing to provide a step by step tutorial of what you've done with your dash? this would be a great 'sticky' for hbz and allow others to repeat your success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkTeeth Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 My mistake, the autometer guides are on here. But the dash repair was on classicz http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23919 WOW! Looks better than new. When I can I send you mine!? Haha I can do it, after doing this one I got my method down and could do one pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 WOW! Looks better than new. When I can I send you mine!? I'll be second. That looks AMAZING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I really like the write up on http://www.classiczcars.com !! You did an EXCELLENT job in restoring that dash. Visions of grafting an extra gauge pod or two and then using your method for repair are dancing thru my head at the moment Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkTeeth Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 I thought about grafting in a gage pod somehow, but the only things I am missing from stock is a voltmeter and clock. The clock is handled by my head unit, and for the voltmeter I got this to replace the fasten seat belt light: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=350084717917 I also have aftermarket A/C with the knob on the console, but I am moving it to the cigarette lighter slot with a longer knob I made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janaka Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 may I ask what ohm of resistor you used to get the fuel guage to read properly? VERY nicely done too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 man I wish I could fix my dash like that. I'm afraid if I take it out it'll FALL TO PIECES because it has massive cracks and a few chunks missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun 1/2 dozen SD Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 dude you should just repair dashes for a living you could make bank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkTeeth Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 may I ask what ohm of resistor you used to get the fuel guage to read properly? VERY nicely done too! Im still working on that haha, I looked at the write up here and it doesnt seem to be working for me. Ill be happy to do a dash for someone, but dont expect it done fast. I got this dash and started the restoration around November 07. Not enough time with still going to school and working as a full time engineer. Thanks for all the compliments everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimZee Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 That's amazing work, great job. I'm sure I'll be using those same gauges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziza z Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Looks good. Quick ? though. Do you think the foam can be substituted for bondo perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkTeeth Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Im sure you COULD use bondo but I do not think it would be a good idea. For one it might be difficult to fill holes. The good thing for the foam is you just tape it up and then fill it with the expanding foam. I also think the bondo would be too rigid, some flexibility is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I really like the write up on www.classiczcars.com !! You did an EXCELLENT job in restoring that dash. Visions of grafting an extra gauge pod or two and then using your method for repair are dancing thru my head at the moment Davy Don't go giving me ideas I don't need, I already don't have enough time to get things done as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serx93 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 The dash turned out awesome. How does the Glove Box door match to the new dash...did you refinish it as well? Just out of curiousity if you were really serious how much would you want to refurb a dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkTeeth Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 The dash turned out awesome. How does the Glove Box door match to the new dash...did you refinish it as well? Just out of curiousity if you were really serious how much would you want to refurb a dash? I repainted the glove box door with sem trim black so the color matches great, also painted the rear metal trim piece with the same color. As for the charge...im not sure because it all depends on the condition of the dash. I would probably log my time and charge an hourly rate. But I do not know how much to charge in that respect because I never logged my time, and it also took a long time as it was my first time doing something like this. I would obviously keep the cost much lower than having it professionally refinished. If someone wants to try it out with me I would be happy to. But things to remember are I am limited it on time. I can only work on it on weekends so figure a month or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I am NOT a fan of removing the stock gauges from the Z; I have a non-rational love of the stock faceplates, so keep that in mind when you hear me say... THAT is the ABSOLUTE BEST looking dash I have ever seen in an S30 with aftermarket gauges. You have to think about the fact that you could be pulling in a couple of bills for your pocket with the time it takes to restore these dashboards.. think income, not wasting your time "playing." Will someone who actually has MONEY to spend on their Z throw a number at him? I am struggling with insurance right now so its REALLY EASY for me to say "heck, I'd pay $800 for a dash that looked like that!" because I couldn't shell out $50 for a full tank of gas if my mothers life depended on it right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown77Z Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I just sprayed my dash tonight with the texture coating after finishing the SEM bumper repair. I'll scuff sand it tomorrow and apply a few coats of the SEM Trim Black. BTW, If you work with the SEM bumper repair, make sure you DO NOT mix a bunch up at once and use what you mix FAST, because in less then 1 minute it starts to cure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkTeeth Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 I just sprayed my dash tonight with the texture coating after finishing the SEM bumper repair. I'll scuff sand it tomorrow and apply a few coats of the SEM Trim Black. BTW, If you work with the SEM bumper repair, make sure you DO NOT mix a bunch up at once and use what you mix FAST, because in less then 1 minute it starts to cure You might want to resand the texture layer....you gotta scuff it when its tacky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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