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07-14-2010, 10:14 PM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Jun 2010
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My DIY Dash
I am on a very tight budget "disabled" and I hated the way the dash looked on my cart. I really want one of those fancy wood grain ones, but cant afford it right now. So I thought I would try and make one myself. Keep in mind I am a weldor by trade, not a woodworker. I had a piece of luan plywood in my garage and traced the shape of my dash..Then I cut out the shape and all the holes with a jigsaw. Sanded it smooth and coated with several coats of tung oil and let dry. I did this to seal the wood from weather. I then went online and bought a piece of wood grain vinyl, costs about 20 bucks delivered. I cut it to shape and smoothed out all the bubles and now have an OK looking dash. I thought I would share this because I know there are people on here much more talented at this type of thing than me, and could do a much better job and save lots of bucks. The vinyl comes in every color and pattern known. like carbon-fiber in every color, diamond plate in every color, different woods, holographic stuff, you name it. If I could only get my dang steering wheel off :headbang2: , thats why I had to slot the dash and make a filler piece.
Well, here are some pics..       |
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07-15-2010, 01:38 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Eldon Missouri
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Re: My DIY Dash
Nice job
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07-15-2010, 06:36 AM
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Location: Ohio
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Re: My DIY Dash
Looks good!!
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07-15-2010, 06:47 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Santuck,Al
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Re: My DIY Dash
Looks good chachi,
How many packs of smokes did it take to get it done  |
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07-15-2010, 09:36 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Tampa, Fl
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Re: My DIY Dash
That looks great!! I have been trying to come up with different DIY dash idea's. Yours Rocks!! Do you have a link to the place you bought vinyl?
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07-15-2010, 09:38 AM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Re: My DIY Dash
I noticed all those butts on the floor after posting..I didnt smoke all those on that project, that was from the night before sampling a fresh keg-o-beer with the neighbors till 1 AM..
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07-15-2010, 09:42 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: wisconsin
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Re: My DIY Dash
that looks really nice ....
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07-15-2010, 09:43 AM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Re: My DIY Dash
Sure Aces..Here is the Ebay store. They have all different kinds and patterns. Post some pics if you make one!!
http://stores.ebay.com/MetroSellers-Vinyl-Express |
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07-15-2010, 09:48 AM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Re: My DIY Dash
I later learned that if you have curves or odd shapes to cover that a hair drier or heat gun will make it form to uneven surfaces. The stuff is very flexable.
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07-15-2010, 09:58 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Tampa, Fl
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Re: My DIY Dash
Great link
I have my thinking cap on with a lot of good idea's. |
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