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by kebin
15 Jul 2010, 08:25
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1884

Re: New door handles and dashboard

Yes, so I see from photos I have seen on the web and some I have looked at, seem to have the ply edge showing as well this could be when Fiat took over
I suppose it all comes down to the year of manufacture
by kebin
14 Jul 2010, 16:08
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1884

Re: New door handles and dashboard

Hello Rick, To make it look like a rap round finish, the edges need painting out with the same colours as the veneer, using small brushes and the paint needs to be acrylic, this is where the artistry work comes into play The paint will need thinning first to the right thickness and transperency (you...
by kebin
13 Jul 2010, 10:48
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1884

Re: New door handles and dashboard

Hi John,
The answer is yes I can, if it is a mirror image of a S3, and I have just found some sepele veneer in the store room.
I will check the original colour on google images, as it may need a light stain to match the original colour

Kevin
by kebin
11 Jul 2010, 07:16
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1884

Re: New door handles and dashboard

Ed thanks for that info,
I can use my master template to machine a new LHD template.
Thanks Ed

Kevin
by kebin
10 Jul 2010, 12:13
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1884

Re: New door handles and dashboard

I do not know what a LHD dash looks like, but if it can be reversed, i.e a mirror image, then I can do it with the template for the S3, as for the S1 there is a small difference on the bottom edge , below the clocks and I would need a strong paper template of this section including the clocks, as th...
by kebin
10 Jul 2010, 09:45
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1884

Re: New door handles and dashboard

Me Again, If anybody wants to know the price it is dashboard 90euros
handles each 65euros
Kevin
by kebin
10 Jul 2010, 09:34
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1884

Re: New door handles and dashboard

HI there, I have a template and jigs for a right hand dash. but if a left hand dash is a mirror image I can make them with reversing the template. Do you know if it is a mirror image?
by kebin
09 Jul 2010, 14:47
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1884

Re: New door handles and dashboard

oops, forgot to attach foto of door handle
by kebin
09 Jul 2010, 14:43
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New door handles and dashboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1884

New door handles and dashboard

I am making 20 door handles and ten dashboards the dashboards are for S3. Dashboards, These are made of fibre board and the finish is a painted burr walnut, The paint effect is a rap round finish, as my original dash had plywood edges showing,( which iratated me ) and they are sealed with 2 coats of...
by kebin
11 Mar 2010, 09:22
Forum: 65 Fulvia
Topic: New member RE wooden dashboards
Replies: 3
Views: 897

Re: New member RE wooden dashboards

Kevin here again, I failed to mention for a gloss finish you must use a sanding block at all times, as gloss finish shows every lump and bump due to the reflective light on a shiny finish. It is not that important on a satin finish.

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