Looking for ideas to install/remove Dash without having exposed Hardware. Trying to keep it clean. I have Wood-grain Laminate. Idea from Tim Whittaker at Kootenai Valley.
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Looking for ideas to install/remove Dash without having exposed Hardware. Trying to keep it clean. I have Wood-grain Laminate. Idea from Tim Whittaker at Kootenai Valley.
FFR Hot Rod #1106
I see that your looking for no hardware showing. I used button head screws and rivnuts.20190919_162123.jpg
33 Hot Rod w/ deluxe 32 nose
350 SBC and 700r4 automatic, 8.8 rear with 3.55 gears
Order date:4/25/19, Deliver date 6/10/19
First run 10/6/2019, Go cart 11/3/2019
That is beautiful Dash. Well done. I was trying not to have any screws showing, but yours looks very neat and clean. May go with that.
Thanks
FFR Hot Rod #1106
I think if you are looking to eliminate hardware that a few strategically placed pieces of hook & loop should suffice...IMO.
33' Hot Rod Coupe/Roadster (GEN 1), Fendered, Ford 302, 350hp, EFI, AOD, 4-Link, Double Adjustable Koni Coilovers, Split Rear Exhaust, Electric Power Steering, AC/Heat/Defrost, Moser 8.8"-3.55, Willwood Front/Rear Brakes, 18" x 8" Fronts/20" x 10" Rears, Ordered: 1.26.17, Arrived: 3.29.17, First Start: 7.2.18, Go Cart: 11.4.18 Paint/Body: 2.23.19, Back Home: 11.24.19, Completed: NEVER!; View More Pics @ https://starmobileone.com/
That's what I have been thinking. And if it does not work, I'll go from there.
FFR Hot Rod #1106
They make some variations of velcro (hook and loop) type stuff that is quite strong and should be very secure - not sure what it is called though
here you go: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQ6IJRY...ustomerReviews
Last edited by sread; 10-03-2019 at 09:46 AM.
Having some experience with industrial strength hook and loop in the marine environment, I would try to avoid it. It works well, too good sometimes. Trying to pry the stuff apart has destroyed what it's attached to more than once (usually ceiling panels). It usually pulls off of whatever its attached to before it separates from each other.
Are you covering the dash at all? I would look at attaching studs of some kind that you can then secure with wing nuts or similar from behind. My 2 cents FWIW...
Steve
Gen 1 '33 Hot Rod #1104
347 with Holley Sniper & Hyperspark, TKO600, IRS, 245/40R18 & 315/30R18, DRL, Digital Guard Dog keyless Ignition
I had the Dash Vacuum Bagged with a Woodgrain Laminate, then Varnished. >>
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FFR Hot Rod #1106
You can also do a Hydrographic dip and have it cleared, then the sky's the limit. I did that for my Instrument cluster Dash Panel.
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Black & Copper #1028 ("The Mistress" according to my wife! )
Brought home: Nov. 2017, GoKart: May 2018, will be Plated & on the Road April 2020
Andreas
One idea: glass-in tabs on the back top of the panel with mating slots under the dash (body), and flat tabs (perpendicular to the panel)on the back bottom of the panel with mating horizontal tabs on the bottom of the dash (body). Then to install the panel tilt the top in to insert the tabs into the slots, then push in at the bottom which would be secured with screws to secure the panel tabs and dash tabs together. If you put enough wedge in the top tabs and slot the bottom dash tabs I would think you could get it tight enough not to shake or rattle.
Just an idea that popped into my head. I'd be scared to do much work on such a beautiful panel!
Kind of a lesson to the rest of us to get all the fitting/securing/bolting/screwing done before we make it pretty....
Last edited by TxMike64; 10-03-2019 at 03:10 PM. Reason: Clarification
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Gen1.5 Hot Rod '33 #1094 (Stage 1) - 302/AOD '15 IRS - Quad Built - Build Thread
Looks great. Knew nothing about that. Was in Quebec City last year. Beautiful City.
FFR Hot Rod #1106
I am good at damaging things! I'll have to think about it.
FFR Hot Rod #1106