Aveo Center dash project....

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whiteraven
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Aveo Center dash project....

Post by whiteraven »

Okay, so I finally decided to do something about this hole in my dash...so here's a photo progress thread of what's happening.

Before...

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Then 3 weeks later...:(

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First I cut some of the old mounting stuff out with a Dremel, Then I made some thin wood bracket templates. Oh, and move some wiring and cables. ;)
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Then test fit the A/C relocate location. Also I'm filling the hole with a "glovebox", since I stripped out all my remaining stereo stuff after getting robbed.
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And whats this? We will see...
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I made it so the stock trim pieces still fit in, took a little more Dremel work.

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Used some chipboard (obviously from a cereal box) and created a box in similar size to the plastic box shown above. Why chipboard? Because its thinner easier to work with and with a little soak of resin it'll be pretty tough too. Also makes the final layer easier to apply.
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Here's a test fit...it snaps in place perfectly. And whats on the outside face, chrome? Nope mirror Lexan really thin .040", creates a smooth clean surface.
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Whats that in the back of the box?? Is it fiberglass? Its so shiny...its Silver carbon fabric!! Yup, thats the final layer thats gonna be applied to this.
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And heres the door to it. I decided to add in the LS for my trim level, kinda to achieve a "factory custom" look when its finished.
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The door slides away to the left when open kinda a cool idea one of my co-workers suggested.
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Next, if the pocket will be silver carbon, sgouldn't the whole center dash match? So I have to make a trim plate.
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See how I was able to get the bi-axis curves by using strips? Now apply a little resin to this side and I can start on the front side of it.
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Thats it for now... more coming when I get some more money to buy more CA glue and some epoxy resin...unless casting resin would work? I already have some of that around.
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Post by Lao »

I don't know what you did that. Isn't it better if the LCD was to be mounted upper? I mean, isn't it better if the LCD is close to your eyes and not down there?
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Post by Audacity Racing »

What is the type/composition of the casting resin...?
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Post by whiteraven »

Lao wrote:I don't know what you did that. Isn't it better if the LCD was to be mounted upper? I mean, isn't it better if the LCD is close to your eyes and not down there?
What LCD? I'm adding a glovebox underneath my HVAC controls instead of a reciever/head unit. No stereo for me just my Ipod.

I relocated the ac controls so they are more convienent and I can use the cup holder in the dash without my drink getting in the way.




Anyways another update...
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