dash console update

[beck125]

needing ideas and pictures for an older console that people have updated gauge layout and what not, i would like to update mine and hopefully get my hds flush mounted into the console

[BeachCustoms]

I 3d printed the this mount.
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[CastingCall]

Made a new dash from 1/4" formed plexiglass, carbon fiber vinyl wrapped; machined my own gauge trim rings.


Dash plate is a fairly easy project for someone with decent skills with hand or power tools.
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=590364

[CastingCall]

I 3d printed the this mount.
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Nice work!! Love 3D printer work.
What printer did you use?

[BeachCustoms]

Markforged, using onyx

[beck125]

that looks killer, i was contemplating using a kydex material if i can find a sheet large enough, just ideas for winter rehab on the boat.

[CastingCall]

Kydex is another easy-to-work-with material - though I've only worked with thinner sheets (knife sheaths, gun holsters), nothing thick.
Lexan and plexiglas are readily available at home centers.
Aluminum sheet is a bit pricier, but again pretty easy to drill, cut, file with normal hand/power tools.
King Starboard is also a great material, available in a variety of colors, but generally need to go slightly thicker than Lexan for larger panels to get similar rigidity.

There are a few board sponsors that can help with hydrodipping (colors, or cool patterns) if you really want to finish your panels off nicely.

[beck125]

my big deal is size, my dash is by no means small ill have to re measure it, its literally flat, no shape and boring. Just trying to spiff up an old girl

[beck125]

[beck125]

steering wheel is being changed, the flasher needs to go bye bye, and i plan to cut the down edge on the centers of the consoles to clear some more leg room.

[CastingCall]

steering wheel is being changed, the flasher needs to go bye bye, and i plan to cut the down edge on the centers of the consoles to clear some more leg room.

I had to do that too!
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=659117

[KandKKustomz]

There are a few board sponsors that can help with hydrodipping (colors, or cool patterns) if you really want to finish your panels off nicely.