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Right off, you’ll notice the Auto Meter rev counter and a spray of gauges depending from the dashboard. Nothing wrong with that, but John wanted the engine vitals right there in front of him, hence the Classic Dashes backdrop.

The Classic panel is precision-hewn from ABS plastic sheets that are vacuum-formed at 320 degrees F. Accuracy is the key feature. A Thermwood five-axis CNC high-speed router consistently trims the dash panels to within 0.005-inch, plus or minus, and the material is impregnated with a UV inhibitor to combat those nasty rays. Choices include pure black, a carbon fiber pattern, and brushed aluminum, with or without instruments, and with or without holes for the receptacles.

Experienced thinkers and fabricators John and fellow racer Justin Brayman spent 12 hours making these changes, but say that the changeover (instructions are voluminous) in a completely stock vehicle would have taken less. They checked their work several times and used the directions as a guide whenever they hit a snag. They also recovered the severely heat-checked dash padding with a new veneer. John bought the new shift light separately.

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“Before we could begin the installation, we needed to locate a mounting solution since the stock dashboard clearly wasn’t going to work. We contacted the folks at Classic Dash to inquire about their dash panels designed for use with Auto Meter gauges. Classic Dash offers dash panels for a variety of street machines ranging from the ’60s to the ’90s, including a panel for our ’85 Camaro.”

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In common with their other instrument panels this latest creation is available in three finishes: carbon fiber, brushed aluminum, or black. All panels are offered in two forms: with or without gauge openings, and with or without gauges. Gauge selection embraces a wide range of Auto Meter instruments, including both electrical and mechanical sets. The electrical gauge sets are also supplied with a wiring harness, connecting the gauges to the factory loom, and LED turn-signal indicators, and high-beam and emergency brake light indicators. These instrument clusters comprise a speedometer, tachometer, volt meter, fuel, oil, and water gauges.

A pioneer in the creation of composite instrument panels, Classic Dash has developed the technology since 2002. For light weight and robustness they use rigid sheets of ABS plastic that are vacuum-formed at 320 degrees Fahrenheit. For durability they select material that is impregnated with a UV inhibiter to protect it from sun damage. For accuracy they employ a Thermwood 5-axis CNC high-speed router to trim the dash panels to within 0.005in. Always they aim for a new, clean, stylish look

Classic Dash was the first company to create replacement ABS composite dash panels for vehicles of the muscle car era. Its new website is easy to navigate and displays hundreds of dash panels with a vast array of complementary instruments. Staff members can easily answer any technical questions and will provide same-day shipping on orders received before 3PM, PST. Prices for this new dash with gauges start at $649.00.

The Classic Dash panel is available in three finishes: carbon fiber, brushed aluminum, or black. All panels are offered in two forms: with or without gauge openings, and with or without gauges. Gauge selection includes ten styles of Auto Meter instruments: Ultra-lite; Phantom; Carbon Fiber; Sport Comp; Ultra-lite II; Phantom II; Sport Comp II; Cobalt; C2; and NV. These instrument clusters are supplied complete with wiring harness from gauges to factory loom, 0-160mph speedometer, tachometer, volt meter, fuel, oil, and water gauges as well as LED turn-signal indicators, and high-beam and emergency brake light indicators.

In keeping with all the company’s previous offerings, the Camaro panel is clean and stylish. Lightweight and exceedingly rigid ABS plastic sheets are vacuum-formed at 320 degrees Fahrenheit and the material is impregnated with a UV inhibiter that protects it from sun damage. Accuracy is the key. A Thermwood 5-axis CNC high-speed router trims the dash panels to within 0.005in.

Classic Dash was formed in 2002. It was the first company to create replacement ABS composite dash panels for vehicles of the muscle car era. Their new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Carson City, Nevada. Its website has a new make-over with easy navigation and access to ordering. Staff members can easily answer any technical questions you may have and same-day shipping is available on orders received before 3PM, PST. Prices for these new Classic Dash instrument panels complete with gauges begin at $879.95

The Nova’s stock instrument had that classic appeal we all love, but after seeing the instrument panels Classic Dash offers for the ’69-’74 Novas, we had to get one for our badass project…

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Share on Facebook]]> http://www.classicdash.com/news/fsc-project-%e2%80%9cgodzilla%e2%80%9d-returns/feed/ 0 http://www.classicdash.com/news/essential-hardware-provided-how-to-complete-a-better-composite-dash-panel/ http://www.classicdash.com/news/essential-hardware-provided-how-to-complete-a-better-composite-dash-panel/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:03:07 +0000 admin http://www.classicdash.com/news/?p=127 Classic Dash has announced that it now includes all necessary hardware to complete the installation of their full range of dash panels (which number in the hundreds) and that the fasteners necessary to complete the installation are provided at no additional charge.

Rigidity: Did you know that the ABS sheets from which the Classic Dash panels are formed are 3/16-inch thick—there are none thicker or more rigid. Vacuum-formed at 320-degrees Fahrenheit, they are lightweight and extremely rigid, accurately cut, and presented in three immaculate finishes. They are also impregnated with a UV inhibitor that protects them from sun damage.

To find out more about Classic Dash panels and their excellent dealer program, contact Greg Wambold:

5225 Grumman Drive,

Suite 100,

Carson City, NV 89706

(866) 882-3525 or greg@classicdash.com

Or meet Greg at the PRI exhibition Orlando, Florida, December 10, 11, 12, 2009. He can be reached at cell number (775) 291-7604

In keeping with all the company’s previous offerings, the G-Body panel is clean and stylish.

Lightweight and exceedingly rigid ABS plastic sheets are vacuum-formed at 320 degrees Fahrenheit and the material is impregnated with a UV inhibiter that protects it from sun damage. Accuracy is the key. A Thermwood 5-axis CNC high-speed router consistently trims the dash panels to within 0.005-inch.

The Classic Dash panel is available in carbon fiber, brushed aluminum, or black finishes. All panels are offered in two forms: with or without gauge openings, and with or without gauges. Gauge selection includes several variations from Auto Meter and Classic Instruments. Auto Meter kits include wiring harness from gauges to factory loom, LED turn signal indicators, and high-beam and emergency brake light indicators.

Classic Dash was formed in 2002 and was the first company to create replacement ABS composite dash panels for vehicles of the muscle car era. Their new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Carson City, Nevada. Its website has a new make-over with easy navigation and access to ordering. Staff members can easily answer any technical questions you may have and same-day shipping is available on orders received before 3PM, PST. Classic Dash instrument panels complete with gauges are priced from $999.95

For further information contact:

Classic Dash (866) 882-3525 or (775) 883-7904 or visit our website www.classicdash.com for our latest offerings.

Lightweight and exceedingly rigid ABS plastic sheets are vacuum-formed at 320 degrees Fahrenheit and the material is impregnated with a UV inhibiter that protects it from sun damage. Accuracy is the key feature. A Thermwood 5-axis CNC high-speed router consistently trims the dash panels to within .005-inches, plus or minus.

The dash panel is available in carbon fiber, brushed aluminum, or classic black finishes. All Classic Dash panels are offered in two forms: with or without gauge openings and with or without gauges. Gauges include 10 variations from Auto Meter®, 8 from Classic Instruments®, and 4 from Dolphin Instruments®. Auto Meter kits include wiring harness from gauges to factory loom, LED turn signal indicators, and high-beam and emergency brake light indicators.

Classic Dash’s origins date back to 2002; it was the first company to create replacement ABS composite dash panels for vehicles of the muscle car era. The new team at Classic Dash is led by Greg Wambold, who had established an engineering business that specialized in aerospace and auto racing components.

The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Carson City, Nevada. Its website has a new make-over with easy navigation and access to ordering. The new staff members are knowledgeable and friendly and can easily answer any technical questions you may have.

For complete instrument panels with gauges, sending units, and wiring harness, prices range $549.95 to $879.95. The cost of just the bare instrument panel is $129.95.

For further information contact:

Classic Dash (866) 882-3525 or (775) 883-7904 or visit our website www.classicdash.com for our latest offerings.

The Pontiac division of General Motors debuted its second generation Firebird in 1970. Its new F-body design, a “swoopy” body style with an undeviating line running from the top of the rear window to the lip of the trunk lid, remained the same for eleven years, becoming the longest period-style of the Firebird’s history.

Ordering these new dash panels is simple. Classic Dash has recently given its website a new make-over with easy navigation and website access to ordering. The new management is led by Greg Wambold and the new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Carson City, Nevada. Staff members are friendly and knowledgeable and can easily answer any technical questions you may have.

For further information contact:

Classic Dash (866) 882-3525 or (775) 883-7904 or visit our website www.classicdash.com for our latest offerings.