Nevins VS Clubby

[NevinParticipant Toowoomba QLDVS Clubby View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 50]

Na didn’t mean leave it in bog finish just meant if I did the stereo area then would I have to do the gear knob surround etc, so I could get the same finish. I have got a small out of painting experience. Done a couple dashes before.

 

Billet would be insane…  Not the style I am after tho haha

 

Got a show holiday at the end of the week so might try use the long weekend and get something done up. Will have to pull the double din out of the daily to get the size,  I’m sure the missus won’t mind having no stereo for a couple days lol

Nevin

[NevinParticipant Toowoomba QLDVS Clubby View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 50]

Wasn’t going to post any photos until this was done but have been struck with a question.

As you can see from the photo I have a fair amount of space under my head unit (45 mm) and was wondering what I could put there.

My first thought was to put a pocket back under the stereo, big enough for myphone, lighter etc. I think this would be functional but it’s not super exciting.

Things like switches buttons etc. Would be cool but I don’t think I have a need for many switches haha.

If anyone has any ideas let me know. Cheers.

 

Nevin

[vs manta 218Participant Vs hsv manta View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 796]

Hsv sticker

Clubsport sticker

The missile switches to turn on the 3 stage progressive nos system

[SSEN8R VS #1081Participant Brisbane, North Side\'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i View build HERE Member since: March 16, 2015 Posts: 227]

you live in Qld and don’t use A/C? I’m in Bris and crank mine all the time, but I think my leather seats may have something to do with it. I used to live in Darwin – thank god my A/C worked….

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[NevinParticipant Toowoomba QLDVS Clubby View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 50]

Hahaha if only right.

Hsv logo could be mad.

Nevin

[vnssnvParticipant victoriaWhite, red and grey vn ss View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 26]

Hsv logo and 2 missile switches. 1 for thermo fan override and the other for line locker ;)

[NevinParticipant Toowoomba QLDVS Clubby View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 50]

SSEN8R VS #1081 wrote:

you live in Qld and don’t use A/C? I’m in Bris and crank mine all the time, but I think my leather seats may have something to do with it. I used to live in Darwin – thank god my A/C worked….

yeah mate, my first 3 cars didn’t have working AC and have never really been one to use it once i got a car with it. Each to their own i spose.

I think if i was looking to build a daily would have AC for sure.

• This reply was modified 9 years, 7 months ago by  Nevin.

Nevin

[vs manta 218Participant Vs hsv manta View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 796]

I’m same

I use A/C when it’s rip rawing hot or raining and need windscreen de misted but apart from that I prefer window down

[vs manta 218Participant Vs hsv manta View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 796]

How have you done that with the stereo area ??

What have you used ?

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Just some ideas

The air vent one is something I was toying with. So doing a gauge mount up in the main dash fascia like Pete’s Manta, and then seeing if there was a way to use some flexible tube like vacuum cleaner hose to route the air to the new vents. I was going to walk around a wrecker and see if there was a vent the size to fit off another car. If you wanted it to look factory, maybe just mount the original switch block lower?

Just some rough ideas.

[NevinParticipant Toowoomba QLDVS Clubby View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 50]

vs manta 218 wrote:

How have you done that with the stereo area ?? What have you used ?

 

Went with your suggestion of fibreglassing it. Yet to finish it tho

 

VRSenator065 wrote:

Just some ideas The air vent one is something I was toying with. So doing a gauge mount up in the main dash fascia like Pete’s Manta, and then seeing if there was a way to use some flexible tube like vacuum cleaner hose to route the air to the new vents. I was going to walk around a wrecker and see if there was a vent the size to fit off another car. If you wanted it to look factory, maybe just mount the original switch block lower? Just some rough ideas.

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Thanks man! I think the AC idea is out as I have removed the heater core to fit the double din head unit.

Im still thinking pocket may be the option, would give it the most ‘factory’ feel. not that that is what im chasing but i think anything else might be out of place???

Perhaps something like this…

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SINGLE-DIN-STORAGE-POCKET-with-FLIP-LID-stereo-radio-facia-fascia-kit-dash-panel-/251551445527?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3a91a27217

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Nevin

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

A pocket would look good/factory but I don’t think you have the room (height) for a single DIN?

[NevinParticipant Toowoomba QLDVS Clubby View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 50]

yeah height is my only concern when thinking pocket? i dont think i could fit the one with the flip lid but may be able to get one like this and cut it down slightly so it fits. I think i could make it work but still undecided, as a Hsv Logo embosed in there would look pretty wicked I recon.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-SINGLE-DIN-POCKET-1990-facia-fascia-kit-adaptor-dash-panel-178mm-wide-/250740626884?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3a614e55c4

• This reply was modified 9 years, 7 months ago by  Nevin. Reason: Forgot to add the link hahaha

Nevin

[NevinParticipant Toowoomba QLDVS Clubby View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 50]

Nevin

[NevinParticipant Toowoomba QLDVS Clubby View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 50]

Bit of a progress update… Still got along way to go but have done the dash and centre console. Loving how it’s coming along.

 

Nevin

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

cool to see someone trying something different.

[NevinParticipant Toowoomba QLDVS Clubby View build HERE Member since: March 4, 2015 Posts: 50]

Missus posted this on her Facebook from a couple years ago. I had put the rims off my vy on. Wasn’t a huge fan of it Hence the change back to the tri spokes.

Nevin

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