Fever dash upgrade - almost finished
 

Here's a photo of where I started - dated and worn black dash, original SW gauges looking tired.

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...sw1x1p5mk.jpeg

I stripped and repainted the dash white, the lettering is all painted on with metallic teal and a few coats of clear, New Autometer gauges and teal bezels. I also rebuild the throttle and shifter with new wear pads and springs and a fresh coat of white paint. Similarly I did the engine hatch switch panel and both power bolster switch plates. I'm hoping when installed it make the boat feel like something from this century.

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...srk1skdnm.jpeg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...slt8rhckp.jpeg

I'll post up some more photos when I get it installed in the boat along with the new wheel.

Ryan

Very nice job. Looks good. Did you paint the lettering or someone else?

ICU - Thanks!

I painted it. I did a white base, masked everything that wasn't a letter and shot with the teal. It was a colossal pain to get everything lined up properly, and there area few small mistakes that probably I'll only notice - nothing worth a repaint over.

Ryan

Really nice work!!

That's a lot of small masking and impressive.

Looks good. Whats the logo?

Looks great. I can see the glossy reflection in the white panel. What are you going to use for a wheel?

Thanks all.

US1 - It's not a logo per say, it's my signature. I was going to sign the back, but I had all that extra white space that was begging for something.

F350 - I found a white fountain wheel to use for now.

I plan on installing towards the end of April assuming the snow is finally finished.

Ryan

Looks great! Really nice dash sets off a boat!

Looks nice!

I have an extra wheel if your interested. 100.00 and I'll cover the ride or 75.00 + freight. I purchased for my last dash and ended up buying a red one. Never installed.

◦Wheel Kit Part Number: ISWK13CFBK
http://www.livorsi.com/catalog/wheels_isotta.htm

Looks great !

Nice! My dash is slated to be redone next winter and I hope it turns out as nice as yours.

Looks good! Pretty cool you painted it yourself! I haven't seen anyone put their radio in the dash that's a good idea since you have the space. Assuming those are the switch covers and pointers you made us too? As soon as I get my %&*# hull issue straightened out I will be back on my dash upgrade lol.... Looks good!!

Shifter bezel would really set the controls off.

I bought a shifter bezel when redoing my dash too, but didn't like the fit. It was just too sloppy with big side gaps, so it would fit all. So I made mine for a closer fit and 1 also for the side switch panel.

US1 - excellent work. I plant to make a bezel for the shifter (need to figure out how to bevel the edge close to the radio, not a lot of room there), accessory panel and both bolster button plates. It should look great in teal...


The dash is in the boat, such a simple change gives it a much improved look.

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...scp1nmmab.jpeg

Ryan

Wow that made a huge difference. Looks great.

Very nice job. I agree first thing people notice is the dash with all the gauges. Great Job!

Thanks for the compliments. Next up is getting the engine reassembled and back into the boat. The season has started for the Buffalo area and I'm getting antsy...

Ryan