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08-07-2002, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Cleveland, Ohio,
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Dashboard layout
Hello All,
It is now time for some of that finish work......These are the tough decesions. I am looking for photos of dashboards for layout and covering material.
I am thinking of skinning my dashboard with either aluminum or stainless steel. Nothing with a brilliant finish!! Using a brushed a textured finish to the metal, do I have to worry about sun glare?
Please forward any photos and suggestions that you think would be helpful.
Thanks to all
John
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08-07-2002, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Southern,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison, FE 428
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John,
I had an Aluminum dash and hated it. Yes, you will get glare even if it is brushed and not polished. The worst glare  occurs while driving away from the sun late in the day.
Here is a pic of mine in brushed aluminum.
And a current pic as it sits today. Much easier on the eyes IMHO.
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08-08-2002, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Fairfield, NJ, USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: A & C, 351W, Tremec 3550. Exiled Member: Club Cranky
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I did my A&C dash with 1/8" foam padding and dyed Elk skin. I just happen to have a tanned Elk hide I shot out in Wyoming a few years back.
Roscoe
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08-08-2002, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: so cal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: I used to fix them for a living
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That metal dashboard will glare at you unless you paint it black. Just skin the dash in black leather, no padding, you'll thank yourself.
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08-08-2002, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Rocky River, Ohio,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett-Morrison, 347 Tri-power Stroker
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John,
I have an aluminum dash, standard with the Everett-Morrison kit, I don't find the reflection to be too bad, more that it just shows every scratch when the sun hits it just right. Being at the cars shows gets a 50/50 response... some people think it makes the car look more like a race car, others think it looks unfinished - like a kit car.
I think that I would like it better if I had more aluminum in the interior; other panels, trim rings, etc.
Dan
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08-08-2002, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Duvall,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP286, Shelby 482, Webers, 593HP
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I personally like the aluminum and I've not had too much a problem with glare (aluminum is brushed).
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