Type-65 Dashboard pics

[SingleMaltWSKY]

Some were asking for more pics on our type-65 custom dash - so here you go!

The concept:







The Materials,


The maths,


Dubbed "the screaming alien"

[SingleMaltWSKY]

[SingleMaltWSKY]

[xlr8or]

That looks great.. Are you sure you can get in and out with the dash that low?

[SingleMaltWSKY]

That looks great.. Are you sure you can get in and out with the dash that low?

Through extensive chassis modification we also dropped the seat a number of inches. All good!

[nkw8181]

Looks awesome!

[forcefed1]

Thanks so much for posting! great work!

[SingleMaltWSKY]

I just posted in the blog with more details for anyone interested,

https://vjjfactoryfive.wordpress.com/

[dallas_]

As they say.... "that does not suck!"

Beautiful, creative, custom work. Nicely done.

[Jacob McCrea]

Every time I get to thinking I'm pretty decent at this hobby, something like the above comes along to show me there's multiple strata of skill and creativity above me. Keep it coming!

[Dlirium]

I just posted in the blog with more details for anyone interested,

https://vjjfactoryfive.wordpress.com/

Love how you've added the wood to the dash. Not being a fabricator, for the top dash it looks like you cut a space in the wood overhang the thickness of the aluminum so that it could be at the same height, then attached the aluminum to the wood (in some magical way). Any info on this would be extremely helpful, as I hope to do something similar for the top dash...

Thanks!

[SingleMaltWSKY]

Love how you've added the wood to the dash. Not being a fabricator, for the top dash it looks like you cut a space in the wood overhang the thickness of the aluminum so that it could be at the same height, then attached the aluminum to the wood (in some magical way). Any info on this would be extremely helpful, as I hope to do something similar for the top dash...

"in some magical way" - adhesives are your friend. LOTS of contact cement and even some JB weld to bond sections of aluminum together on the dash 'hump'. The real trick is making it so you can get it back apart if something fails or requires service. For our application, the dash top can be removed and lifted off so we can reach in a fix things. Also, on the blog I have pics of the electrical terminal that helps to organize all of the connections....so it's not a rats nest of wire where nothing can be traced.

[Dlirium]

"in some magical way" - adhesives are your friend. LOTS of contact cement and even some JB weld to bond sections of aluminum together on the dash 'hump'. The real trick is making it so you can get it back apart if something fails or requires service. For our application, the dash top can be removed and lifted off so we can reach in a fix things. Also, on the blog I have pics of the electrical terminal that helps to organize all of the connections....so it's not a rats nest of wire where nothing can be traced.

Thanks, it's amazing!!

[Matt K.]

Hi folks. I have a request of any Gen 3 coupe owners still in the midst of the build process: I would like to get an accurate craft paper or mylar outline tracing of the dash shape, top and front.

Explanation: In my usual habit of getting way ahead of myself, I've decided that I'd like to play around with a mock-up of the dash shape/configuration. This is in no small part the result of all of the fine work that I've witnessed on this forum. Understand that I don't have a coupe on order yet, and probably won't have for a year or two down the road. But this looks like a fun project that I could spend some quality time on now, before the chassis, body and drivetrain are staring at me demanding their own attention...

I don't expect to figure everything out, since there will be lots of things behind the dash that I won't be able to account for and accommodate until I get into the actual build process. Mostly just need the steering column location as a starter, and I can work from there. Unless there are some other not-so-small details that someone could point out for guidance.

I will gladly compensate for materials, shipping tubes and shipping costs via PayPal or check or ???.

Thanks,
Matt

[SingleMaltWSKY]

mines a Gen 2 - can't help on that one.

[SingleMaltWSKY]

UPDATE - the gauges have arrived from Classic Instruments, the satin finish has been applied. Starting to really come together.

[Clover]

That sure is looking beautiful to me. Nice job Jonas. I can't wait to see it in your car with the steering wheel and your switches in.

[cnutting]

Normally I tend towards the original spartan interiors. However... This is really nice work. It's a little more production quality, yet retains that vintage look. Well done sir!

[cgundermann]

Damn that looks good! Love the satin black against the wood; very nice craftsmanship.

Chris

[WIS89]

Jonas-

I have been admiring your build and following along with your progress. Thanks to the link to your blog, because that really shows the detail and hard work that you and your very competent engineer have accomplished!

Like some others have said, I usually like the traditional spartan interior of the coupe. However, the way in which you have remained true to the era, while incorporating so much creativity and "mad skills" have been great! I really like what you all have done, and appreciate you sharing your progress with us.

Congratulations on your progress and I look forward to following along as you move towards completion!!

Regards,

Steve

[SingleMaltWSKY]

Jonas-

I have been admiring your build and following along with your progress. Thanks to the link to your blog, because that really shows the detail and hard work that you and your very competent engineer have accomplished!

Like some others have said, I usually like the traditional spartan interior of the coupe. However, the way in which you have remained true to the era, while incorporating so much creativity and "mad skills" have been great! I really like what you all have done, and appreciate you sharing your progress with us.

Congratulations on your progress and I look forward to following along as you move towards completion!!

Thanks to all for the kind words! I have way more to show coming up, so stay tuned :-)

[HCP 65 COUPE]

Your dash is looking amazing lots of time and patience and skill in that pc.

[Garry Bopp]

Jonas,

That is some seriously custom design and beautifully executed. Wowee!

Garry

[forcefed1]

Great work man! Really coming together nicely!

[GoDadGo]

Wow!
Looks Fantastic!
Boy, I Wish I Had Half Of Your Ability!

[SingleMaltWSKY]

Wiring done up on the jig, The plywood terminal in the back is just a mock up of the terminal fabricated in the car for ease of wiring - this way all of the runs can be done in the workshop before situating it in the car. The terminal approach also allows for easier install/uninstall for servicing and troubleshooting.