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Remaking 206 / 246 L Dashboard

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  1. swift53

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    As per title, I was commissioned to reproduce a 206 / 246L dashboard, complete with all
    components. No mouse hair and no rubber foam for glovebox lid.

    These are the original metal boxes and hinges
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    New plywood, will be routed out to original shape and openings.

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    Original dash. Love the chalk, terrific handwriting
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    This dashboard from #01104, that requires full reupholster and detailing.
    The metal gloveboxes and other map glovebox (under dash), reproduced.
    The metal part was redone first, as easier to remake.

    Removed all dash glue, and polished to prepare for waxing and produce a mould.

    Enjoy the first photos...

    Regards, Alberto



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  3. TonyL

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    Nice work Alberto, very rewarding to do as well.
    Tony
     
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    Thank you Tony! There are a few parts (18) to the dash, unique to these models...

    The only parts not shown are the 2 corner sheetmetal sections that attach the dash to the body.
    Also, there is the flat part under the dash, encompassing the whole width.

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    Today's update...

    Moving along with mould making. A few to go.
    Regards, Alberto

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    Slurp...

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    Original L Instrumentation Pod

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    Previous copy of E series pod. not quite the same.

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    Laying the 'glass

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    Original L Steering cover, very different from M series below, crazy guys. Why change it?

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    That first `Laying the Glass' photo looks like polar bear fur rather than mouse fur...:D
     
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    Dashboard mould.
    As you can see, the vent openings will be added afterwards, as, if in one unit,
    it would be impossible to separate.

    Regards, Alberto

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    This is super cool to watch!
     
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    This is super cool -- maybe I'm late to the game but why not scan and 3D print? Is the idea to have actual fiberglass under the mouse hair, like the original? I know Tom Yang in a relatively recent video scanned and 3D printed a center console for a 330 (?)...
     
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    Will, interesting thought. I live in El Salvador, and 3D printing is in its infancy here,
    and my dash is not traveling anywhere, and seriously doubt 'anyone' would lend you theirs
    to copy.

    Besides, this one is an L series, or a 206, of which the smallest numbers of Dino were made.

    To have the original 'glass look under the dash, lends originality, even if no one
    would notice.

    Personally, I prefer originality.

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    Fair enough Alberto -- I totally get it. I do think 3D printing is going to do amazing things, especially in the restoration of cars that don't have the parts availability that we have for Dinos. Maybe this appears elsewhere but was you car in El Salvador in period? I bet it has an interesting history.
     
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    No Will, the car sold in Italy, then had a slew of owners.
    I am # 7 or 8, so no history here...

    Dino parts 'availability'? Is the dash one example? No one has the moulds I have. Try again...:)

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    BMW 3D printed the interior window cranks when they restored my 507 back in 2014, so that technology has been in service for auto restoration for some time now...and the handles have yet to fall off or disintegrate...:)
     
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    Moulds partially finished.
    There is a terrific amount of work involved in producing all these little odds and ends,
    that eventually will end as a complete dash.


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    In case anyone is curious at the Lower Right item in photo, it is a "shiv".
    Very useful for cutting, and free, as a 'used' hacksaw blade.
    Terrific steel and temper...:eek:
     
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    Incredible work...
     
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    I only help Terry (the guy who produced the replica TR250) I know just how much work goes into making these parts. Even the simple things are stupidly time consuming. Keep up the good work.
     
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    Thank you Tony...and, you are absolutely right. A small piece requires just as much as a
    large one. Besides, 'glass work is an art.

    These are replica dash vents I made for the BMW CS cars.
    People tried 3D, (impossible) and have been unobtainium for 40 years. Now back in stock.

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    Wow..........
     
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    This ^^, my dear Alberto, is were true enthusiasm and artisan pursuit for authenticity becomes clear.
    Now, one can scan, refine every detail on computer & 3D print just about anything, but are the result authentic, as in these were handmade cars after all, right ?
     
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