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What do you guys think?

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I think it will be better if you actually put guages in it :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

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Give credit where its due. Diemakers work, NOT a dog. LOL

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Lookin' good, but -
If you have a chartplotter, why bother with the speedo? Just put the chartplotter in the center, if you can. You'll have to make a custom-fitted spacer to accomodate the joggle in the panel, but it will free up a ton of space for the gauges. (Just a thought. I ditched my speedo for a engine fuel flow/data meter last year, and never looked back.)

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[QUOTE=C_Spray]Lookin' good, but -
If you have a chartplotter, why bother with the speedo?[QUOTE]

I'm old school and you gotta admit, there is just something about seeing this:

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How's this?

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RedDog382..... I think it looks dam good,but tell me is the 94 or 95 dash the same. :D :D

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Look's good Chris. Where do you buy a new dash blank if you want to do a dash mod?

Thanks,
Garrett

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I think they are around $700 from Formula if you can even get one. Phantom Chaos (Nort) from CA sent this extra one he had made up when he re-did his dash. I have a fabricator here who could probably make one for you off my old panel. He guessed around $250-$300 unfinished but with guage holes already cut.

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Not sure about this. I would need to see a photo of a 94-95 dash to tell.

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Let me see what I can find for a pic :D

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Hi Chris,

I'd just need a blank. I'm thinking about getting rid of the speedo, rearranging the gauges and putting in a chart plotter. I haven't measured or figured out what gps I will use yet. It's far down the list at the moment. Can your fabricator make a blank?

Garrett

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Garrett,

I will see him next week and let you know.

Chris

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I might have another one around.....

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Hi Nort,
Let me know if you find an extra.
Thanks!
Garrett

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Nort,

Just wonderng where you found the black rubber seal for the back of the dash panel you sent me. Formula or another supplier?

Also is the panel powdercoated or is it paint?

Thanks,

Chris

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I picked up a boat mag today at lunch time. It has a new 353 on the cover. There are two guages and two LCD screens. I haven't had time to open the mag and it is in my trunk. I also forgot the name of the magazine already. :p I really like swinging needles on my dash, although I could give up the speedo. :)

Garrett

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The new "Smartcraft" guages. :(

I like the old school, too! :D

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Chris

I got it through McMaster Carr. I bought a spool of it. Do you need more? The panel is painted with baked enamel.

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I'll try to look tonight......

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I have a 95 model 382 dash panel and all of the switch panels for sale if anyone is interested. Also have all of the VDO gages. Any idea what this stuff may be worth?

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Nort,

I'm good on the gasket material. I always like to know where to find stuff for future reference so I don't waste days on end searching when someone else already has the answer. Also want to help out our new brother Garrett with his dash.

I truly appreciate your help with this dash project. Saved me lots of work and $$ too. If I get out that way again, dinner is on me!

Thanks,

Chris

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I get to meet Nort 4/7 in Catalina.

I really appreciate everyone's help and advice here too! :drink: :drink: :drink:

Garrett

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Garrett,

Don't know if Nort has another panel for you, but my fabricator here can do one unfinished without holes for around $150.00. Let me know if you want to go this route.

Chris

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Hi Chris,

Cool! I get to meet Nort this weekend. I'll see if he still has one and then get back with you.

Thanks!
Garrett

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Put the fuel pressure guages back in to fill the holes. Just need to wire to senders on the fuel rail:

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Looks great!!! Much better then Norts :evilb: :evilb:

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Ouch! With all due respect, Nort gave me the new panel.

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I know :drink: :drink:

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Looks AWESOME!!!! Hey Jon.....let's see your Formula's dash! :D :D :drink: :drink: :drink: :evilb: :evilb: