DETON8R
03-02-2011, 11:01 PM
Here's my first post for advice about my 1969 Camaro build, DETONATOR.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=30901&highlight=detonator
I have a 1999 Camaro for my donor car that I've already pulled the seats, engine, trans, steering column, and various electrical items for the 1969. The car has a complete dash, and even thought the air bags are blown, I can fab up replacement items for the air bag on the passenger side and customize other things from fiberglass to give it the touch I really want. The dash in the 1969 needs to be removed or replaced anyway and I'd like to hear from the community ideas about how to give it that custom touch.
Also, does anybody have and good links to "How To" articles for this kind of swap? I saw the Camaros in Camaro Performers that had 4th gen camaro dash swaps, (Bartoli's first gen and Noitis' second gen, both are Both Fred's just like my son and I...). I found a few photos on the build site for Full Circle Camaro (www.altronicsinc.com/camaro) however I have not found any specific swap tips or info.
And since I have a bit of fabrication experience, does anybody have any ideas for me? I'm not bashful when I say I've never done a custom dash, but I'm willing to learn from anybody with more experince than I have!!
For now the plan is to pull the dash and console from the 1999, rework the air bag cavity on the drivers side, exchange the gauge cluster for analog gages (or maybe even a Recepak digital dash!!) rework the air outlets after installing a Vintage Air/HotRod Air system, and fab a custom audio system face. The tilt colum from the 1999 will have the factory variable speed wiper control.
I almost forgot, the dash needs to go in after the roll cage is in. Any pointers about dash install after a roll cage bar is sticking out of the ends of the dash? BTW - I plan to bend the bars to hug the windshield post close and tight, so the bars will be going into the dash, not just behind the dash.
Keyless start systems?
Best size for a steering wheel? And design for a theme build?
Pedal combos?
Custom LEDs, and where to put them for effect?
And I will be modifying the stock door panels. Any good ideas or photos of custom mods of door panels?
Color Combos? Black with grey/silver is a classic, however the car is orange and black, and I'd love to see themes that highlight those two colors.
Your thoughts are much appreciated and your experiences will be really valued!!!!
Fred (and Fred Jr)
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=30901&highlight=detonator
I have a 1999 Camaro for my donor car that I've already pulled the seats, engine, trans, steering column, and various electrical items for the 1969. The car has a complete dash, and even thought the air bags are blown, I can fab up replacement items for the air bag on the passenger side and customize other things from fiberglass to give it the touch I really want. The dash in the 1969 needs to be removed or replaced anyway and I'd like to hear from the community ideas about how to give it that custom touch.
Also, does anybody have and good links to "How To" articles for this kind of swap? I saw the Camaros in Camaro Performers that had 4th gen camaro dash swaps, (Bartoli's first gen and Noitis' second gen, both are Both Fred's just like my son and I...). I found a few photos on the build site for Full Circle Camaro (www.altronicsinc.com/camaro) however I have not found any specific swap tips or info.
And since I have a bit of fabrication experience, does anybody have any ideas for me? I'm not bashful when I say I've never done a custom dash, but I'm willing to learn from anybody with more experince than I have!!
For now the plan is to pull the dash and console from the 1999, rework the air bag cavity on the drivers side, exchange the gauge cluster for analog gages (or maybe even a Recepak digital dash!!) rework the air outlets after installing a Vintage Air/HotRod Air system, and fab a custom audio system face. The tilt colum from the 1999 will have the factory variable speed wiper control.
I almost forgot, the dash needs to go in after the roll cage is in. Any pointers about dash install after a roll cage bar is sticking out of the ends of the dash? BTW - I plan to bend the bars to hug the windshield post close and tight, so the bars will be going into the dash, not just behind the dash.
Keyless start systems?
Best size for a steering wheel? And design for a theme build?
Pedal combos?
Custom LEDs, and where to put them for effect?
And I will be modifying the stock door panels. Any good ideas or photos of custom mods of door panels?
Color Combos? Black with grey/silver is a classic, however the car is orange and black, and I'd love to see themes that highlight those two colors.
Your thoughts are much appreciated and your experiences will be really valued!!!!
Fred (and Fred Jr)