So, the Diamond T was out of the patio for a couple weeks while we did a spring cleaning for a family get-together, but now she is back inside. We had planned to work on the roof section, but we didn't have enough steel for bracing to do what we needed to do. So, we decided to work on the dash. We are going to use aftermarket gauges, so new dash panels needed to be made since the new gauges are smaller than originals. Brian drew around the original deluxe gauge panel onto the dash - the outside of that we dedided to replicate the same size/shape.
He got to use his new plasma cutter that he got for Christmas to cut out the panel:
while I created a template for a new larger gauge panel side section:
Brian finished the shaping of the gauge panel and added studs in the original location. Now, we will just need to cut the holes to the right size for the gauges and finish the panel. We are unsure how we will finish it. Chrome? Powdercoating? Wrapped in Grandpa's deer leather? Totally undecided at this point.
We got both of the larger side sections cut out (forgot to take a pic) - but we will need to finish shaping them and add studs to them next weekend. The larger side section will cover the hole by the steering wheel that was originally for the ignition switch I think. An ignition switch might still go in that spot, but we have more options where exactly to put it with it covered up. Then, after we get our gauges, I will be able to sell the original stainless set (and original gauges) for someone who wants to go back to original on their project.
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