Dave Robsons Challenger R/T

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Thu Apr 24, 08 2:38 pm

Dave, as a onlooker, can you get some carbon cloth, cover the dash, then have it 2k clearcoated?

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Apr 24, 08 3:22 pm

Yep. But it will not be as thin and not look quite the same.

It has to be thin because I am going to try and cut around the details on the existing fascia.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Thu Apr 24, 08 6:34 pm

Short.

Just testing Dave!

Even though I've just discovered I'm in the wrong thread.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Apr 24, 08 7:16 pm

Good one Ivor.

This afternoon I decided to do something more constructive to the car (mainly because of Clivey's nagging) to bring it along a bit further.

So I decided to to one job I have been putting off for months.
Fitting the drivers side door glass.

I had to take the glass out because I was having bother taking the door mirror off. Or something like that. It was 3 years ago now so i can't remember what the problem was.
I also could not remember how the glass actually fits. Although I do remember it being a real pain on this car to do by yourself.

Well I managed. But what a fiddley job!

I just thought though....If it was themirror i was having bother getting off....I should have put that back on again first.

Oh hell.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Apr 24, 08 9:13 pm

Drivers door mirror fitted OK. Phew! that was lucky.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu May 08, 08 9:00 am

Just an update.

The door cards and all the door hardware are now mounted and the doors and glass lined up.

The dash is in but not bolted in place.

Started routing the wiring.

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Thu May 08, 08 9:19 am

Bet you must be chufffed with the results Dave, Dash/Doors in Carbon fibre is a nice touch & fits in well with the rest of the cars theme/style.

I also appreciate your patience in carefully cutting & trimming the carbon fibre, results always look a lot easier than what it actually takes to do

latil · Post by **latil** » Thu May 08, 08 9:23 am

Dash looks good

How long to cut that? Great to see that you're 'getting there' Hope the wiring goes OK.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Thu May 08, 08 9:24 am

Them chocolates look yummy

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu May 08, 08 10:09 am

latil wrote:How long to cut that?

First one. Took half a day. I wasn't happy with it for several reasons. Couldn't get it to bend enough at the end (tight 90 degree bend forwards)

Second one was easier and quicker as I had the first as a rough template and did a butt joint at the bend. I am still not 100% happy with it but time is getting on so it will have to do.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu May 08, 08 10:11 am

Kev wrote:Them chocolates look yummy

Part of a selection from various single estates I had.

The Chocolate Society http://www.chocolate.co.uk/

I am no longer a member but still have the metal badge.

The wooden box I keep my loose drill bits in.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu May 08, 08 11:57 am

Lookin good Dave, keep up the good work.

MrNorm · Post by **MrNorm** » Thu May 08, 08 11:58 am

Looking good Dave, speedy progress!! I must say those carbon inserts look great, nice one

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Thu May 08, 08 12:21 pm

I like the combination of old and new technology, it's what makes Dave's car special.

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Thu May 08, 08 3:31 pm

yep like it dave, the woodgrain is really tacky but was how the cars came, that carbon does fit in well,