Dash build (Page 14/28)
Austrian Import MAY 04, 01:56 AM

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Originally posted by Tusch:

I could be wrong and will try to get a better angled pic, but does that aston martin have a gear indicator in the shift nob like everyone is talking about in the other thread?



I had a different pic somewhere. I don't think so. I think it's the shift pattern as a static image. Maybe it was backlit.

-M
TXGOOD MAY 05, 11:44 PM
Well, I decided to use the stock rear part of my console instead of making one. I was able to cut it where it matched up to my front console pretty good. I made an insert out of wood and covered it in vinyl to hold my sub woofer. I also made a little padded arm rest to dress it up a little. I just have to put one more coat of vinyl paint and I can install it.
TXGOOD MAY 07, 09:22 PM
Well I got my sub amp mounted this past weekend. I put it in the trunk on the sidewall. Tonite I mounted the console with the sub in it. Sounds pretty good thumpin in the Fiero.
Austrian Import MAY 11, 02:33 AM
Getting ready for the weekend update?

Curious how you're going to do the radio, and HVAC mounting points.
I like to see how it all comes together.

-M
TXGOOD MAY 11, 07:36 AM
The dash, with the exception of the face plates is pretty much done. This last week I routed the tubing for the ac vents, got the headlight switch mounted, got the instruments in. I also installed the radio and ac control. I used 3/4 aluminum square stock that I cut in 1/4`s to get small L shaped brackets. I had to mount the ac control though in the upper slot and the radio in the lower spot because with the ac control pulled out to where my console sits the cold to heat lever cable was in too much of a bind. I got my new seat belts in and I should get the panel retainer clips and sunroof hardware from The Fiero Store today. I also got the headliner installed.
TXGOOD MAY 13, 08:05 PM
Well, I got the plates covered today. I was going to use carbon fiber but I couldn`t get it to cut right, so I covered them in vinyl. I`m probably going to do something different on the window and mirror switch area because I didn`t get it straight enough to please me.
Dennis LaGrua MAY 13, 09:00 PM
Amazing design and craftsmanship. Just goes to show that if you can envision something, there is always a way to make it. Very creative.

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TXGOOD MAY 14, 07:47 AM
Thanks, Dennis
I can honestly say that I`m glad I`m almost done. It`s been a learning experience about how many loose ends you have to tie up to get everything in the right place. After Round-up 10 this coming weekend, I`m ready to start working on getting my donor panels ready for new paint and get my fastback conversion going.
davidmgbv8 MAY 14, 02:32 PM
Sweeeet, but where are the cup holders? I need a darn cup holder. That is why I do not drive my old 87 Jag XJ6 No cup holders. Well that and 15 mpg which is why I bought the Fiero .

But Seriously nice Job.
TXGOOD MAY 14, 02:51 PM
I really didn`t think about cup holders but with the way I had to do my console there isn`t much room down in there anyway. In order for my shifter to keep from hitting the radio I had to raise it about 1-1/2" and back about 2". There is barely room for my window switches. The only place I could have put in anything is the rear console but then it starts getting a little too far back to be comfortable. If I find that I need drink holders I will probably get new door pockets from JC Whitney because they have a version like I got with a drink holder built in. I just got the flat ones because I didn`t want to be hitting my leg on it.