Finally got around to cutting the gauge holes.....
I covered the panel with a large piece of masking paper to protect it.
Then I could draw out different layouts until I found one I liked.
I screwed the panel to a piece of wood to hold it secure while drilling. The wood gives a solid surface to hold on to and helps guide the hole saws...
The remaining pieces from the cutouts will make neat fender washers!! May use them in the cabin or somethere...
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01-29-2009 05:13 PM
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01-29-2009 05:19 PM
The gauges are mounted. I am sure I will be adjusting them a few times to make sure they are straight.
I set the panel in place to get an idea of the finished product.
There will be a few more gauges in the lower switch panel.
Now I need to update and powdercoat the drive/tab indicator to make it match. It is a new addition to the boat so the dash has been rearranged to make it fit. I also have Kiekhaefer controls to go in place of the old Quicksilver sticks.
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01-29-2009 06:32 PM
Nice gauge panel, can you post up the new throttle/shift controls when you get a chance.
I have the Quicksilvers on my boat and was thinking of Zero Effort controls this year for sure.
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01-29-2009 09:57 PM
looking great!!
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02-04-2009 01:55 AM
I hear there is a windshield for sale on eBay!!!
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02-04-2009 07:19 AM
dude I'm sorry I haven't got back to you.. New job has me traveling alot.. did you sell the vents I wanted ?
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02-05-2009 07:40 AM
sweet how do you want me to pay?
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03-04-2009 08:32 PM
any more recent pix spyder?
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03-05-2009 10:12 PM
great, we look forward to it
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03-26-2009 11:59 AM
Sorry for the lack of progress, My season has picked up and I have been busy working on everybody else's boats..... I will be getting to it soon though! Still been collecting parts.... Might have to pick up a pair of SBC headers soon
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03-26-2009 03:38 PM
keep us posted
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04-18-2009 04:57 PM
Finally, a little progress!
Been working on the hatch and windscreen. I have decided to go with epoxy resin for the project, I like the extended work times and it works with the inexpensive foam core material I already have.
I laid up part of the hatch in the stock location to get the correct curve. I will be adding the side panels to make it raised and aero scoops soon.
The windscreen was rough cut out of foam and bonded to the hull with epoxy resin/paste. Once it is all attached and final shaped I will cover in cloth and tab to the hull.
I also have the supplies to tab the deck and hull so I can cap the boat. progress on that will follow soon (I hope).....
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04-19-2009 01:05 PM
great to see things moving along - looks super
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04-19-2009 01:38 PM
Just found this thread today.
Looks like you're doing a great Job!!
Nice choice in a boat also.
I've got my own resto of a 24 Pantera going on.
But I had the problem of no time last summer, and now I have the problem of having moved 1800 miles and no job, so I'm reluctant to spend any money at this time.
Keep posting the progress, we all love this sort of thing!"Keep the bottle on the bar Ira, I won't be long".
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