Guage panel

marinetrans · 02-08-2005, 03:42 PM

Gotta make a guage panel here for a Scarab 300.Whats good stuff besides StarBoard? Something along the lines of plastic or epoxy sheet material.

KNOT-RIGHT · 02-08-2005, 04:50 PM

Whaz up Pete.
I went with lexan. I used 3/8 bought it here.http://www.mcmaster.com/

Machinable, paintable, Worked well for me .Oh yeah ya can
heat it and bend it.

Cant wait for the weather

Gerry

Lofty · 02-08-2005, 07:18 PM

I can custom make a dash panel for you. It'll be 6061 T6, powdercoated to whatever color you want and lazer engraved. They look sweet. PM me.

Finn

KNOT-RIGHT · 02-08-2005, 07:31 PM

Cost me approx$200 bucks. (Not including gauges)
Several 30 packs is a must.

The more Beer you drink the better it looks

Edward R. Cozzi · 02-08-2005, 11:34 PM

Caveman:
Nice upgrades! Will be running a Quadra-state run this summer in your area. You are invited! I'll keep you posted when I set a date.
Ed Cozzi

Sean H · 02-08-2005, 11:40 PM

i used the 3mm panels for my dash... both sides are finished and it is extremely good looking and stiff... i got 3 plates and did my dash and center console.

http://www.machv.com/cafiplsh.html

puder · 02-09-2005, 02:44 AM

i did a panel out of aluminum and then had it powdercoated. its bendable machineable and more durable and less cack prone than lexan

check with lofty he shoudl eb able to get some nice stuff made for ya!

KNOT-RIGHT · 02-09-2005, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean H

i used the 3mm panels for my dash... both sides are finished and it is extremely good looking and stiff... i got 3 plates and did my dash and center console.

http://www.machv.com/cafiplsh.html

Thats Nice stuff. I Would like to custom build my rear engine hatch with Carbon fiber. My hatch with the Blower scoops
must weigh close to 300 lbs.

marinetrans · 02-09-2005, 10:09 AM

Thanks guys for info. You buying a cat Gerry? You power would be good in one.

KNOT-RIGHT · 02-09-2005, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinetrans

Thanks guys for info. You buying a cat Gerry? You power would be good in one.

I have been snooping around for one. Mostly projects
I was considering stripping the old Hustler and throwing the
Hardware at a 37 foot plus Cat. (I have serious Issues).

Have I lost my mind? Wish I had the Cake to buy a turn key
Skater. Maybe someday. Guess ill just keep polishing
old Betsy.

Oh yeah have never tried the Trans thermostats yet.
Winter came in to fast last year. I hope they work well.
You want to see 170 to 180.?? Before the addition of the t-stats it was 120.

Hope all is well
Gerry