Well, I've finally done it. Completed my second dash panel. After much fun and success with the Pierce Arrow panels I reproduced a few years ago, I figured I'd make another cool panel that I've always wanted but could never afford. This one is styled after a 1938 Chris Craft boat panel. I couldn't get my hands on an original to steal measurements from, so I just made it fit a 1932 Ford dash like I did last time. This new panel has the curves of a '32 dash on the top and bottom, and a small notch to file out so it fits over the bead at the bottom edge. But this panel is flat, so it will fit any custom made flat dashboard, and I won't finish the notch in case somebody wants to use it in a non-'32 application. Hope you all enjoy the pics and it gives you guys ideas for your own builds.
Very Nice Jeff. This is another master piece. I would be interested if you are going to publish the price. Is this a one off or are you going to make a few copies?
I don't do the casting myself, I just make the patterns, and do the polishing afterwards. I'll make as many of these panels as you guys want. Not a limited edition this time. I've got a couple ready to go with a plain insert.
Beautiful work. I love how you cast in the location for the notches at the bottom of the dash but not all the way through so you can use it on a flat dash also' For those who don't know your work, here's the Auburn style one ( with a twist ) you did for Maxgearhead that we made the backround and set the gauges in for his 34 P.U. Hope you don't mind Jim
can the panel be placed on the 32 dash flat instead of offset and grooved for the lower bead? FYI Original dimensions: found these on ebay:
Great looking dash, I'm real happy with my Pierce Arrow #24, you really trun out nice stuff. I like your use of S hooks to hold the panel in place. Bob
No, not enough room. I went around with this in the design phase a bit, but wanted to make sure there was room for the tach and speedo, and four small gauges. If it was narrower the panel would have to be too long to fit all six gauges, and would lose the original proportions. I'm thinking about making another version of this panel that is narrow enough to fit on the inside of a '32 dash, but there will only be room for five gauges. Shouldn't be more than a year or two til I get that done.
G'day alchemy. man that is an amazing piece of work mate. I truly appreciate the skill, time and pleasure that has gone into that. Congrats
You're right, I remember when Jim gave it to me he said Pierce Arrow. My mistake. Pretty cool though.
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