Roadster dash pics

[NICK C]

I'm finally setting up my gauges in the dash for my MKIV and would like some photos of different dash configurations front and back. Also I'd like to see what people used for common power and ground buses. I'm using the Autometer FFR set of gauges. Any input on what not to do would be appreciated. Thanks in advance my friends. Nick C

[jakester888]

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[Straversi]

Jakester888 can I ask where you got your labeled/engraved switch bezels?

[2FAST4U]

[phileas_fogg]

I started with a blank dash from F5 and covered it in 3M’s 1080 vinyl, printed to look like carbon fiber. NOTE: The 1080 vinyl is VERY fragile. I nicked it a couple of times tightening switches. Fortunately, I was able to repair the damage - mostly. If you choose to use a vinyl printed to look like carbon fiber, I highly recommend painting the underlying aluminum the same base color as the veneer. That way if you nick the vinyl, you won't have bright shiny metal showing through. Or you could contact http://www.protechcomposites.com and get a quote for a 12"x60" piece of real carbon fiber.







I've cleaned up the wiring in the back a little bit, but it's still a mess. I should find out this week if everything works.


John

[Gumball]

I have original Smiths gauges (mechanical - for the most part) set in the S/C layout. But, I also added a glove box that I made myself (only about 1" deep due to the heater) and a bunch of reproduction '65 Mustang switches.



Everything is hooked up using a Ron Francis wiring harness from FFR, but I used a reproduction '65 Mustang harness for the engine bay and had to make that work with the ignition switch, so there was a little of mix-and-match going on behind the dash.

[2FAST4U]

Chris
Are you using a mech speedo?

Bill

[Gumball]

Chris
Are you using a mech speedo?

Bill

Yes sir - used a T5 out of a '94 SVT, so I had to chuck the electronic speed sensor and go with a cable. I use a reverser and it's positioned directly above one of the under dash tubes and that's how I get the cable to the back of the speedo.

Here's a pic....

[AC Bill]

I used a brass buss bar attached to the lower firewall cross frame, for a common ground, and a couple different ones for 12V+ One buss is always hot, for horn, lights, cockpit lights, power outlet, etc. the other (black box) is for switched only power, (ignition in on position) for wipers, heater, auxiliary driving lights, foot-box cooler fan, etc.

[NICK C]

Thanks for the pics and info gents. Nice set up AC Bill. Where did you get the buss bars? Nick C

[Eespensen]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

[jakester888]

Jakester888 can I ask where you got your labeled/engraved switch bezels?

Tommy Tunstall - Bestway Signs. About $10 each. [email protected]

[AC Bill]

Thanks for the pics and info gents. Nice set up AC Bill. Where did you get the buss bars? Nick C

Thanks..The standard buss bar on the left, and the brass stud type on the frame are readily available at most good marine supply stores. Go 2 Marine has a good selection on their web site. The black terminal box on the right is not very common. An electrical engineer friend gave it to me, and I have no idea where he got it. It serves the same purpose as a buss bar, but allows for spade connectors to be used.

[NICK C]

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I found this led light strip in my electrical system completion box for my MKIV. Is it for interior lighting? I may have missed its use reading the manuel

[DANW]

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[DANW]

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[DANW]

Sorry not good at posting and typing

[Jdav]

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I found this led light strip in my electrical system completion box for my MKIV. Is it for interior lighting? I may have missed its use reading the manuel

It's the courtesy light for the footwell. Install instructions are in the wiring harness instruction manual

[NICK C]

Beautiful DANW. Thanks Jdav.

[MisterAdam]

I went carbon fiber and copper inlays.DSC_7932.jpg

[lahrs37]

I went carbon fiber and copper inlays.DSC_7932.jpg

I am stalking this sub because I am finally doing my dash too and the wiring is a little overwhelming. MisterAdam: where did you get your shift boot? I have a mid-shift setup also and that looks great! Are you using rubber boot under it? (Sorry for the mini-thread hijack!)

[Toy4me]

Here is my dash setup. Nothing fancy just functional. I looked high and low for a shift boot for my mid shifter with a short trans shifter. Was about to spend over 100 for one and I came across an Ebay one. It was about 15 bucks. Had too wide of a base but some careful trimming and tucking and it came out looking pretty good. No boot under it though.

[johnnybgoode]

My comp dash upgrade from a few years ago. Very happy with it. http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-fact...-progress.html
Scott

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[valin]

Here's my dash setup before it was installed. I do not have any pictures of the back of it.

[rapistanxxx]

Dan,
That is an awesome job!!!!!

Ron

[DANW]

Thanks Ron, it look me many months and lots of going back to the drawing board

[BobCarter]

No reason to apologize. Your interior work is simply- Stunning! You have real talent. 5 stars!!

[CDXXVII]

Here is my dash along with wiring and power distribution

[wareaglescott]

Wow CDXXVII! Nicely done ^^^

[scottiec]

My gauges just arrived and I am beginning the dash. This thread has been super helpful. I see that in the FF instructions, the speedo is far left and the tach is to the right of it, behind the steering wheel. However, on the FF website the silver car they show has it swapped. For the street layout, is there one that is more "period correct"?

[Rome]

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So that's all custom? Did you fabricate all that yourself? Absolutely gorgeous..

[ATOLightning]

Here's mine. Some of you guys are making me want to take mine down and tidy up my wiring. I got too excited and threw mine together to see if it all worked and haven't been able to take time away to clean up the wiring I also have a spot or two that needs some extra adhesive on the vinyl.

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[NICK C]

Thanks for all the fine examples of your work gentlemen. I'm always amazed of the talent and diversity from our forum. Nick C

[DANW]

Thanks Rome, did all myself, i just won't tell you how long it took and by the way you can buy 4X8 ft sheets of aluminum and sometimes it takes more than one to get it right.

[Doug @ Forma]

We are just beginning to fab our dash, but here's a tease of the concept sketch that we're building to and a couple of CAD screen shots:

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Some things like the HVAC controls & vents, shifter surround & other details have changed a bit, but it's largely true to the concept. The center of the dash & top of the console will be gloss "piano black", the yellow stripe will be gloss vinyl wrap, the door insert will be padded black fabric and the rest of the door and dash will be black vinyl, the dash being padded.

We're using custom Speedhut gauges with our logos on them. Here are the 3 larger gauges:

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More info as we progress in our Mark IV build thread.

[wareaglescott]

We are just beginning to fab our dash, but here's a tease of the concept sketch that we're building to and a couple of CAD screen shots:

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Some things like the HVAC controls & vents, shifter surround & other details have changed a bit, but it's largely true to the concept. The center of the dash & top of the console will be gloss "piano black", the yellow stripe will be gloss vinyl wrap, the door insert will be padded black fabric and the rest of the door and dash will be black vinyl, the dash being padded.

We're using custom Speedhut gauges with our logos on them. Here are the 3 larger gauges:

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More info as we progress in our Mark IV build thread.

This interior is going to be amazing! Cant wait to see it finished.

[AC Bill]

Personally not my cup of tea, but it's very modern and efficient looking, if that's the look one is after. The colored edge trim, gives it a real custom show car look.

[DaleG]

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[jetheft]

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Here is mine. I centered the speedo and gauges above.