This month it's been all about the bodywork and the interior
The dash was stripped back and I was considering how to mount the single-DIN stereo. Someone already had hacked the dash to get a stereo in there but it was very dodgy. I also reviewed the pull switches I got with the car and realised that most of them didn't work properly (the brass contacts inside had worn down too much) so I decided to get some new Narva ones from the local parts place. So given the stereo hack and the fact that the new switches needed different sized holes I decided to cut out the existing centre portion and replace with a custom stainless panel onto which I'd already welded some brackets to suit the stereo.
I also found a modular power socket and double-USB panel from Narva (or Hella, can't remember which) that slotted in nicely under the dash after I cut out a couple of ~30mm dia holes with a carbide cutter.
And since the car didn't come with an ignition switch (and the last guy had attempted to patch the hole with fibreglass) I removed the patch and welded the hole up properly. I'm going to use a column mounted ignition switch (more details on that later)
Finally I gave the dash a prime and a spray with the body colour.
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Exising dash |
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Existing centre portion showing hacked radio slot. |
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New stainless centre piece with holes for the new switches |
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View from the back |
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New switches mounted |
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New power socket and USB |
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Patched up ignition switch hole |
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After initial prime and bogging up the slight imperfections |
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After the initial topcoat |
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The glovebox cover |