1989 Dash Panel

I like it.

How did you print it.?

I would relocate the stereo head unit to the glove box though.

That's probably why the original pannel broke in the first place.

I think teak would be one hell of a one off. Think I've got some teak that might work if you need it.

I bought it to replace part of my platform on my 98'. I want to say it is 2"x6"x32". I kept it for a "just in case".

There is a old thread here some where about the dash panels. I made mine out of white polycarbonate sheet (lexan very tough). Then covered it in black vinyl with the lettering cut out on it allowing the white to come through. I think I downloaded a adobe illustrator file of the dash template and converted it from 2001.com.

Then covered in a heavy clear vinyl. I also mounted the radio in the dash and have had no problems the lexan is much stronger than the original plastic plate. Replaced the indicator lights with leds also as original ones were brittle and crumbling from UV exposure.

It really looks great. Would you consider making one and selling it to me. I would be interested in one without the radio cut out. I also have an '89 where the dash was cracked in a few places when I bought it. I replaced it with a piece of lexan that I cut at home but was not satisfied with the end result. If you can produce another one that would be great. Thanks ---- Bro Stimie

Looks great.!

So is that lettering / graphic etched into the acrylic or are they stick on decals.?

give me a call i have a 88 that needs a dash dave 8159531823

That looks really good!!!

I'd be interested in the dwg file (norrisl*grange@hotmail.com) to see how close it would be to my '87.

Our local community college has a Fab Lab where they have some small scale CNC equipment (http://www.lorainccc.edu/Academic+Divisions/Engineering+Technologies/Fab+Lab/), that I think is available for use by citizens (or maybe students) of the county. Obviously, some usage rules must apply.

They had a demo trailer at our county fair this summer, and it had a laser that was cutting out key fobs out of 1/16" clear plastic. The bed might have been large enough to cut out this dash panel.

Thus, don't give up too easily, you might find what you need at a local community college or university.

Or, look for a job shop that has a laser for cutting sheet metal.

Thanks!
Glen

Something happened to my email address in my post. An * was inserted instead of a lower case a. It should be Norrisl*grange@hotmail.com.

Thanks!

Here you go glen...

norrisl.grange@hotmail.com

Lou...
Can you tell me what fonts you used on the dash?

Woody,

Do you have a dash panel with Radio cut out for a 1988 ?

Is the 1987 and 1988 diferent.

Thanks

Dennis

82 Nautique 1 The panel is the same for 88/89. We only had them remade with out radio because people were putting the radio in the glove box. Thanks

Lou yes that is the case normally. But Woody has more knowledge about these old CC's than almost anybody else. I think he has helped out lots of people on this site.
He may not be right up on Internet Forum etiquette but he has a get out of Jail card on this site everywhere.

cool I was just wondering, not trying to make waves

I'm after a new dash panel for 1989 SN, saw your post, realize it's from some time ago, but was hoping you could help. Many thanks.