Custom grille 73

[luxstang]

Yup, looks pretty good!

 

[Robsweden]

Hi Thanks

I glued pieces of plastic to the original grille, and attached the new plastic net with screws. The sides are just glued together. Nothing fancy at all.

More updates later

 

[Robsweden]

Just a small update on te center dash console, all gauges in and working.

 

[73pony]

Those really turned out nice!

 

[Robsweden]

Thanks

 

[luxstang]

Oh, those gauges look sharp!! Good job!

 

[mjlan]

Nice work on the gauges. Normally not a fan of updating classic cars with modern components, but yours are so well done that it looks like Ford did it.

 

[71_resurrection]

What gauges did you use?

 

[Robsweden]

Thanks Guys

I used the Speedhut gauges, you can customize them. Change fonts, style, color etc.

http://www.speedhut.com/gauges/

The lambda is from Innovate, and the vacuum gauge is from glowshift. Later maybe Il change the glowshift to a speedhut.

Regards Rob

 

[Robsweden]

Almost done

 

[Thin Lizzy]

It's going to look mean!

 

[Robsweden]

Thanks I hope it will

 

[LCB1]

Looks great

 

[Mexican]

I wish i was that skilled

 

[LCB1]

What is your plan for the chrome trim location?

 

[Robsweden]

Thanks

The chrome trim, is getting painted. First I thought sanding down and filling the holes. But then I changed my mind to painting the trim. So its still on but painted. Next step is to find some blinkers and parking lights that will look good together. First I thought of using the the original blinkers, and just flip the 90 degrees. But I Think they are too big. The problem is that in Sweden the have to be Aproved, so I just cant put any kind of blinkers/parking lights. I Think Im going some Golf blinkers. Il be back with some pics later

 

[Mister 4x4]

What about blacking out the housings, and installing the originals back into roughly the same location... just behind the new grille?

Or, do they have to be visible even when 'off?'

 

[Boss1Ray]

Nice work on the gauges. Normally not a fan of updating classic cars with modern components, but yours are so well done that it looks like Ford did it.

+1 Great job on all your gauges and related lighting. They look excellent. I am more of a purist but for a custom look - nice job for sure. ::thumb::

Ray

 

[Robsweden]

Thanks

They have to be visible, its regulations. Maybe some round blinkers.. I really dont know yet. Maybe Il try some photoshoping to see how it could look like.

Regards Rob

 

[thomas1984]

What about the parkinglights used on the 71-72? http://www.vp-autoparts.com/main.aspx?page=article&artno=D1ZZ-13201-A

Maybe they don't meet the regulations. I was thinking that they might fit were they were mounted on the 71-72? Sorry for the large picture...