Delta2Echo
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- Mar 25, 2012
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Middletown,
Delaware
Ok, first part of Operation F*CK a Dash Swap is complete. We did the easy part today, and after running a new vacuum line for my boost gauge, we didn't have time to do much else.
We just used a piece of aluminum L bar or whatever you wanna call it. The shorter part went under and grabbed the lip of the vinyl perfectly. We used a self-tapping screw to start the holes. They were too short to grab thread because of the thicker foam on the bottom, so we swapped them out for longer screws the same thread. I took care in not pulling them in so tight it warped and bowed the aluminum. It's nice and straight.
It didn't turn out exactly like I wanted, but still better than expected. We didn't align the bolts quite right...but what's done is done. The next stage is the top. It will start right behind the gauge cluster and run over, around the curve, and down to the end of the bottom piece. After all of that is done, it will all be powder coated black.
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We just used a piece of aluminum L bar or whatever you wanna call it. The shorter part went under and grabbed the lip of the vinyl perfectly. We used a self-tapping screw to start the holes. They were too short to grab thread because of the thicker foam on the bottom, so we swapped them out for longer screws the same thread. I took care in not pulling them in so tight it warped and bowed the aluminum. It's nice and straight.
It didn't turn out exactly like I wanted, but still better than expected. We didn't align the bolts quite right...but what's done is done. The next stage is the top. It will start right behind the gauge cluster and run over, around the curve, and down to the end of the bottom piece. After all of that is done, it will all be powder coated black.
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