Dash Panel
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Dash Panel
I am redoing the dash panel----I have already rechromed the the surround and flat panel----but after looking a some custom jobs would like to have a engine turned panel---not sure if i should have one made out of aluminum or stainless and where to have it cut and finished---any ideas?
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Another option is clear 1/4 in plexi glass. Just scuff the backside and spray paint any color you like. I used this method for covering all the old cutouts in my dashboard with one big piece then cut out what i need in the plexi. I used black paint but any color works and wont show whats behind it
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craig is looking for real engine turning, we went over some other options but his mind is set.
I even suggested engine turned vinyl under his gauges, when the gauges are in place very little of the panel is left visable anyhow.
craig says the original panels are stewart warner and were not custom made for bertram.
I even suggested engine turned vinyl under his gauges, when the gauges are in place very little of the panel is left visable anyhow.
craig says the original panels are stewart warner and were not custom made for bertram.
Engine turned metal:
http://www.fpmmetals.com/aboutus.php
Engine turned Acrylic sheet:
http://www.theinstallbay.com/product_in ... hp?id=1883
Also check out their carbon fiber sheets.
http://www.fpmmetals.com/aboutus.php
Engine turned Acrylic sheet:
http://www.theinstallbay.com/product_in ... hp?id=1883
Also check out their carbon fiber sheets.
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Originally I thought this was an item unique to Bertram like the bow chock.
This is not correct, in fact this is a stock Stewart Warner panel used in the 1950's and 60's commonly referred to as a Hollywood panel. Many early Rybovich and Merritt used one. The only thing different was Bertram installed the panel upside down with the large tachs on the bottom.
When I bought my boat, which was 10 years old at the time, for some reason the original panel was replaced with a teak and formica panel. The original steering wheel was also missing---but have already replaced with an original 3 spoke cast aluminum one.
I did locate an original panel which I rechromed. But after seeing some with the engine turned finish decided that was the way to go.
Originally I thought this was an item unique to Bertram like the bow chock.
This is not correct, in fact this is a stock Stewart Warner panel used in the 1950's and 60's commonly referred to as a Hollywood panel. Many early Rybovich and Merritt used one. The only thing different was Bertram installed the panel upside down with the large tachs on the bottom.
When I bought my boat, which was 10 years old at the time, for some reason the original panel was replaced with a teak and formica panel. The original steering wheel was also missing---but have already replaced with an original 3 spoke cast aluminum one.
I did locate an original panel which I rechromed. But after seeing some with the engine turned finish decided that was the way to go.
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Craig,
I am in the same boat right now. I ordered Isspro gauges and senders. Plan is to change everything out this week. I am thinking about what to do with the pannel. Probably just change the center with fomica or plexi. I'll figure it when I pull out the out dash. Might rechome this winter.
I am in the same boat right now. I ordered Isspro gauges and senders. Plan is to change everything out this week. I am thinking about what to do with the pannel. Probably just change the center with fomica or plexi. I'll figure it when I pull out the out dash. Might rechome this winter.
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The insert panel cost $160 and they turned it around in 2 days---my original panel had additional hole for horn button which I deleted.
I bought the frame many years ago---don't remember how much and had it rechromed--a couple years back.
Rob at Raybo thinks I should go with some white faced guages --looking at some Faria Models---anybody familiar with them?
I bought the frame many years ago---don't remember how much and had it rechromed--a couple years back.
Rob at Raybo thinks I should go with some white faced guages --looking at some Faria Models---anybody familiar with them?
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On your recommendation I switched out the fuel sender to an ISSPRO a few years ago and it is flawless. Very important to have a good idea were your fuel level is when you have 454's x2 sucking it down at such a high rate!! For anyone who hasn't done it, throw away your $25 Tempo sender and spend the $75 or so to go with an isspro.
With respect to their guages, how do they hold up over the long term in the marine environment? From the web site it looks like most of their products are geared toward the tucking industry. Also curious if I would be able to get the correct oil pressure and temp senders for my old gas motors.
On your recommendation I switched out the fuel sender to an ISSPRO a few years ago and it is flawless. Very important to have a good idea were your fuel level is when you have 454's x2 sucking it down at such a high rate!! For anyone who hasn't done it, throw away your $25 Tempo sender and spend the $75 or so to go with an isspro.
With respect to their guages, how do they hold up over the long term in the marine environment? From the web site it looks like most of their products are geared toward the tucking industry. Also curious if I would be able to get the correct oil pressure and temp senders for my old gas motors.
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