Interior update

[XcYZ]

Here are some pics of the new DSE dash that I put together. Since I needed several new gauges to work with the LS7, different heater controls, etc, etc, it made more sense to sell the other dash complete and start from scratch. Getting inspiration from Stuart's dash out of the Alumin8r and Payton's dash out of his car, I went with a two tone scheme of satin black and satin grey. I had Kurt at Autokraft prep and paint it and the grey is the same paint that's on my subframe. I think it works great with the silver gauges, a nice contrast, yet it's on the subtle side. Can't wait to get it in the car and see what it looks like at night.

Now I can really get after the wiring in the interior of the car.

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/interior/dash0002.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/interior/dash0004.jpg

[Vegas69]

That looks really good:yes: I'll be posting my two toner soon as well.

[CRCRFT78]

Oh no, more car porn. I think I need to close my eyes. Looks great.

[MODO Innovations]

Looks killer.....I noticed the gauge on the far left :unibrow: A little extra when needed ( or wanted ) is always good.

[slck6t9]

DAMN Scott that is sweet. I love the two tone look.

[awr68]

Looks awesome!! :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Looks good, Scott.

[7TSS]

Wowwwww!!!!! I just drooled all over my keyboard. :hail:
I like the color combo.

[96z28ss]

Looks awesome.
Can I make a suggestion. I'd swap the fuel pressure and fuel level so that the fuel pressure gause is close to the Nitrous Gauge. Those 2 kind of go together.

[Hdesign]

Looks awesome Scott! Great idea with tying in the colors!:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Looks awesome as usualy Scott :thumbsup: you've got the "eye" :lol:

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Love it!!! :thumbsup:

Paul

[GHOSTDANCER]

:thumbsup: :cheers:

[XcYZ]

Thanks guys! :)



Looks awesome.
Can I make a suggestion. I'd swap the fuel pressure and fuel level so that the fuel pressure gause is close to the Nitrous Gauge. Those 2 kind of go together.

I thought about that, I've even moved the gauges around a few times, and I'm still not 100% that what you see is how I will have it. You have a good point, but I was leaning towards the gauges that are more critical on the right and the gauges that are more static on the left. I dunno, sounds good I guess. :lol:

[Stuart Adams]

Looking good. Going to be an awesome car when it all comes together.

[bigtyme1]

Looks great scott, I like the billet ring around the signal lights

[70 chevelle]

Looks Great. Where did you get those little bezels for the led's. I was going to machine my own but if there available somewhere..........

[jannes_z-28]

Speedo only going to 160 mph?? Disappointing.....:lol:


Looking good, you certainly have a thing for details. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:



Jan

[zbugger]

Looks Great. Where did you get those little bezels for the led's. I was going to machine my own but if there available somewhere..........

If they are like what I think they are, Radio Shack sells something like that for their LED's.

Scott, that dash looks great. I can't wait to see it in the car.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Scott what color are the seats, carpet, etc going to be? Sorry if you've already posted it...

[Huxsol81]

:woot:

[61Bubbletop]

Outstanding!:thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

Thanks again, guys. I'm really stoked on how it turned out.



Looks Great. Where did you get those little bezels for the led's. I was going to machine my own but if there available somewhere..........

They're from Kwik Wire. I've had them on the shelf for a few years but never installed them. I think they look great. Here's a link to their store:

http://www.kwikwire.com/lt_chromeindicator.html

The blue is really bright, I'll have to install a current limiting resistor to tone it down a bit. Blue LED's work a bit different than your standard LEDs, they have a voltage drop of close to 4 volts instead of the typical 1.8 to 2 volts, so that needs to be taken into account when calculating needed resistance.



Scott what color are the seats, carpet, etc going to be? Sorry if you've already posted it...

Everything is going to be black, nothing wild, just detailed nicely. :)

[Rick Dorion]

Looks great, Scott. I would group critical functions where your eyes will fall to naturally. I also oriented my gauges so the 'normal' readings have the needles vertical. Allows for quick glance checking.

[Tom.A]

Looks really nice :thumbsup:

[BC69]

Car Candy!

Looks good!

[70 chevelle]

Thanks for the info you just saved me a lot of time.

[XcYZ]

:cheers:

[dstryr]

Where did you get those LED's for the turn signal and brights? Those look killer.

[XcYZ]

Where did you get those LED's for the turn signal and brights? Those look killer.

See post #23: http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showpost.php4?p=142667&postcount=23

[XcYZ]

Well, more progress. Took these pics before I had the sending units connected, but got that taken care of yesterday. Now I just need to weld the bung in the exhaust for the wideband...

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/interior/ill_test03.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/interior/ill_test02.jpg



Big contrast from night to day:

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/project/interior/dash0004.jpg

[HotRod68Camaro]

:hail: Looks awesome. I wish they had made those a long time ago. I might have to swap out my gauges at some point.

[slyck68]

Too sweet! I gotta tell ya, I think one of the coolest aspects of our cars is the way the dash reads at night. It's like driving a fighter jet! Nice job.

[KPC67]

That looks really good Scott, I book marked the page for the led rings for when i get there!

[jack67rs]

Wow, those new guages look sic!! I want to update mine too now.

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looking Good! :thumbsup: Thanks for keeping us updated!

Paul

[jimhamptons]

Wow Scott! I thought that was 2 different sets of gauges. Looking great!

[zbugger]

Yeah, now I REALLY want to swap all my guages out for the Ultra-lite II's. That just looks KILLER!!!

[MnHotRod]

Night shots are fabulous. Love the gauges!

[Ricochet]

Two words...You Suck!! LOL!!

Looks killer Scott!! Nice to see it finally coming together the way you wanted!! Those gauges are awesome lit up.

Brent

[awr68]

SOB! I love those...even the head unit ties in well!! Nice to see all the progress!! :cheers:

[XcYZ]

Thanks guys. It really came together as I had hoped. The ULII gauges are nothing short of amazing. The LED lighting is vibrant yet gentle.

[Steve1968LS2]

As the owner of a '68 I truly get jealous over the dash layout in a '69. That DSE insert look killer and I love the two tone paint.

Very nice!

[Boulder69]

As the owner of a '68 I truly get jealous over the dash layout in a '69. That DSE insert look killer and I love the two tone paint.

Very nice!

I really dig the 68 dash too, especially stock vs. stock. But when I see these DSE inserts all loaded up then I agree it is nice to have all that info right there in your face.

Scott - I can't wait to see the interior all done. Inspiring. :hail:

Man do I need new seats and gauges...:lateral:

[awr68]

I'm with you guys...stock I like the 68 dash better..but I would rather have a 69 w/ the DSE dash!

[Rybar]

Damn those gauges look killer. Nice job Scott as usual. :thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

How in the hell did I miss this thread? ....Scott that is looking killer, the two-tone really looks nice. -Rob

[waynieZ]

Scott I just got a look at the gauges lit up "wow" what a difference from when the lights are off . They look awsome in the first picture but thats going to look killer at night . Wayne

[Bow Tie 67]

very nice, this thread just cost me $$$