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Leather dash and tunnel
OO, I got my full hide from Discount Hides on ebay (thanks guys) and am ready to proceed. Question: what is the best way to glue it and should it be padded (and how)? I ordered a quart of Burge contact cement for leather. Anyone use that? BTW the full hide looks like very good quality. I recommend those folks (but then, what do I know about leather).
I appreciate any help I can get.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by
Jeff's First FFR
OO, I got my full hide from Discount Hides on ebay (thanks guys) and am ready to proceed. Question: what is the best way to glue it and should it be padded (and how)? I ordered a quart of Burge contact cement for leather. Anyone use that? BTW the full hide looks like very good quality. I recommend those folks (but then, what do I know about leather).
I appreciate any help I can get.
Jeff
Here are photos of hide. What a big cow!!
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99 bucks. What a steal!
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David aka Ducky2009
Closed Cell 2A Volara Foam Landau Padding, 1/8" thick works great.
Jdav covered the tunnel top and back cockpit wall. He might be able to tell you about things to look out for. https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l=1#post293059
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Leather on back wall
Originally Posted by
Ducky2009
Oh...a use for the rest of the cow. I'll have to check that out. And thanks for the link.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by
Ducky2009
Closed Cell 2A Volara Foam Landau Padding, 1/8" thick works great.
X2. Exactly what I used myself for padding, and DAP Landau Top & Trim High Heat Resistant (HHR) Contact Cement. Both the same as what my local interior shop uses.
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If I might jump in and piggyback off this thread for a moment with a question of my own... any guidance on how to size the gauge and switch holes to account for wrapping the leather into the holes? Do you measure the hide thickness with a caliper and add that (x2) to the diameter of the hole?
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Originally Posted by
JohnK
If I might jump in and piggyback off this thread for a moment with a question of my own... any guidance on how to size the gauge and switch holes to account for wrapping the leather into the holes? Do you measure the hide thickness with a caliper and add that (x2) to the diameter of the hole?
That's exactly how I do it. Keep them on the small side of the calculated dimension so a slight friction fit. Works very well.
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John,
I made a test panel to cut gauge and switch holes to make sure I had the right snug fit. It also gave me a change to glue on the padding and some scrap leather and learn how much the leather stretches, how fast the glue sets up, how to best make the pie cuts, etc. The practice pieces made the main event much less stressful. Time well spent.
-Steve
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Thanks Steve. Great suggestion.
-John
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Originally Posted by
JohnK
If I might jump in and piggyback off this thread for a moment with a question of my own... any guidance on how to size the gauge and switch holes to account for wrapping the leather into the holes? Do you measure the hide thickness with a caliper and add that (x2) to the diameter of the hole?
Note that the F5-provided high beam indicator light (blue) & turn signal lights (green) are slightly different in diameter...at least on my car they were. If you use them, measure each and size your hole accordingly.
John
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Thanks John. Still up in the air as to whether I use the FFR-provided lights or go with something else, but that's definitely good to know.
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As an alternative, rather than use foam padding, I used two layers of leather. I don't particularly like the puffy padded look so the double layer of leather just adds enough spring and pad without looking like a bedhead.......just my opinion. I glued on the first layer and completely cut out the openings of the instruments and then did the pie cuts and wrapped around the final layer. Just be aware that if you use this method you need a glue that sets down flat - either a fine spray or spread it on thin with a flat spatula (like I did) if you have one of those cans that sprays splatty ribbons they will show through the leather.......sorry I dont have a close up detail shot, but I am very pleased with the result.
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David aka Ducky2009
Originally Posted by
JohnK
Thanks John. Still up in the air as to whether I use the FFR-provided lights or go with something else, but that's definitely good to know.
Check your gauges. I ordered the Vintage gauges with my kit (delivered early 2017) and they have turn signal and high been indicator lights built into the speedo. Older gauges did not have them. Not sure about the other available gauge options.
I might be ahead of your build status, BUT, read up on body fitment. The body lip at the dash and rear cockpit wall needs a little trimming for a proper fit. If you don't trim, the body will rub against the dash and could dig into the leather. Ask me how I know. It left a small indentation, but luckily didn't tear the leather and you can't see it.
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where did you get the finger handle for your glove box lock, i've been trying to find one
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Originally Posted by
clancypm
where did you get the finger handle for your glove box lock, i've been trying to find one
If that's for me, it's a VW 111857131L glove box lock. Pretty widely available at VW outlets including eBay where I've found them regularly. Looks good but also like how it works. Has a spring loaded latch with a pushbutton, and you only need the key if you want to lock it. I learned about it from another forum post a number of years ago and have now used it on several builds.
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Originally Posted by
edwardb
If that's for me, it's a VW 111857131L glove box lock. Pretty widely available at VW outlets including eBay where I've found them regularly. Looks good but also like how it works. Has a spring loaded latch with a pushbutton, and you only need the key if you want to lock it. I learned about it from another forum post a number of years ago and have now used it on several builds.
Where did you get the chromed grab handle below the glovebox ?
thanks!
mark
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Originally Posted by
lewma
Where did you get the chromed grab handle below the glovebox ?
thanks!
mark
The handle is from Eddie Marine, their part number 275-24P Grab Handle, Aluminum, Polished. Have used it a couple times. Nice and solid with this steel fabricated mount.
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In NY State, the dash and visors must be padded. I know, it's ridiculous, but that's the rule in NY.
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Originally Posted by
edwardb
Great looking dash, Paul. You always so superb work.
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Anyone have experience wrapping the FF updated dash with leather ?
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The handle is from Eddie Marine, their part number 275-24P Grab Handle, Aluminum, Polished. Have used it a couple times. Nice and solid with this steel fabricated mount
Paul, I like that handle as well. When I asked Eddie Marine, they say it comes with the handle only (not bracket). Did you order directly from them ? Did it all come under one part number ?
Thanks,
Mark
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Originally Posted by
mlewis
Paul, I like that handle as well. When I asked Eddie Marine, they say it comes with the handle only (not bracket). Did you order directly from them ? Did it all come under one part number ?
Thanks,
Mark
Only the handle is from Eddie Marine. The bracket pieces pictured I fabricated myself. They're custom to the Roadster dash and frame. Sorry I didn't make that more clear.
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ahh that makes sense. I like the bar and was hoping for on less item to fabricate.
BTW - nice work
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I also got a marine-supplied bar, from West Marine. But I only used a 1/8"thick aluminum doubler behind the dash. With the dash screwed to brackets up top and a Mike Everson / Replicaparts under dash filler panel, its nice and secure. I like Pauls brackets, but I'm not that good with steel.
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