DSC01916.JPG 978 hits | 42.94 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 I have a Bronco....
DSC01462.JPG 987 hits | 56.77 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 ...and my garage is a mess.... so I think I qualify to post this write-up.
DSC01463.JPG 1332 hits | 42.43 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 As usual, first thing is to make some templates. Templates need no much precision because you only u...
DSC01465.JPG 1161 hits | 36.06 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 Using the cardboard template as a guide cut a piece of foam. Be generous while cutting because you c...
DSC01800.JPG 1346 hits | 55.77 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 Final shape, all parts glued together.
DSC01547.JPG 1042 hits | 65.31 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 Some minor trimming is required to get a flat surface in the bezel
DSC01584.JPG 1295 hits | 53.73 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 And there it goes...the bezel fitted in the console....
DSC01590.JPG 1007 hits | 42.38 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 You can see in the pictures the different parts I bonded to obtain the final shape.
DSC01803.JPG 1103 hits | 62.04 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 First approach in the vehicle...After hours and hours of sanding, cutting bonding and again sanding ...
DSC01806.JPG 1099 hits | 49.57 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 Detail of the slot. This was the tough part of the job. Many tests and lots of coming and going unti...
DSC01807.JPG 975 hits | 56.16 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 Once I was more or less satisfied I started fiberglassing the foam. Please follow the instructions a...
DSC01797.JPG 975 hits | 49.7 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 One of the places where the bezel goes.
DSC01808.JPG 943 hits | 43.05 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 Prepairing the mat
DSC01810.JPG 944 hits | 59.95 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 After placing the mat use a brush to apply the resin. You can apply 2 hands of resin and 2 layers of...
DSC01813.JPG 922 hits | 53.98 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 When fiberglassing around edges I found helpful to make some cuts to help the mat following the shap...
DSC02029.JPG 964 hits | 37.31 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 When you finish fiberglassing all the external part of the foam, places where the bezel will fit and...
DSC02248.JPG 963 hits | 49.73 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 After sanding you’ll find many imperfections. These are to be covered with polyester resin (the one ...
DSC02251.JPG 927 hits | 51.7 KB | Posted: 2/25/06 Painting is not within my skills, so after finishing the shape, I sent it to get painted by a pro. H...
final.JPG 1494 hits | 43.96 KB | Posted: 3/15/06 Final product with VHF in place. Gauges will be rady next week and in 30 days original burloak bezel...
DSCN6071.JPG 1227 hits | 76.96 KB | Posted: 3/15/06 I don't like the end result in the slot for the 4wd lever but I'll try to improve it
DSC00333.JPG 2104 hits | 62.74 KB | Posted: 10/12/06 Done. Changed the dash and installed the gauges. Also included a dummy ruber strip to give a finishe...
DSC00332.JPG 1364 hits | 51.48 KB | Posted: 10/12/06 I still need to drill a hole to place a new lighter because the old one and the ashtray are hidden b...