You've done one helluva job with your project, that dash came out spectacular. I'm getting ready (Now that I retired), to start the MAJOR overhaul on my 1970 SS El Camino that I've had since 1978. This will be the 3rd time I've gone through her. Just thinking of where to start.
that is really nice work, well done i hope when my project gets closer to finished i remember this as its a really good vid showing all the work and the finished product is amazing,
Looks great in the end but if you have any future build like this check out spray way customs he uses fleece alot he uses what he calls rondo its a mix of resin and bondo that you can brush on and is self leveling his page has a ton of excellent videos
Thanks. I did watch his videos and they are great. Thought about his "rondo" but since it is self leveling it was too thin for my use, since my surface had lots of vertical sections and I didn't want it to run. Hope that makes sense.
I bought the dashboard cap replacement for my 79 El Camino. I just don't like that cheap plastic look & feel of it. I actually thought of spraying a rubberized undercoat on the dash replacement cap. I've used a nice thin textured rubberized coating on my Miata firewall with nice results & textured look. But I don't know if spraying the dash cap for my El Camino would be a wise thing to do since Southern California tends to have a very hot climate. My concern in that the heat will eventually lift the rubberized coating. I guess try it & find out for myself.
Nice! I want to do the same to my '68 Chevelle. See it ua-cam.com/video/GQ3asrDc48M/v-deo.html Two questions, would you make that dash commercially? I see you have the LS3 engine, did you brace your frame to handle more horsepower?
No plans to make any more of them at this time. It was unique to what I wanted; Dakota Digital VHX gauges, Sony 2-DIN stereo head, VintageAir upgraded controller and adding AC vents. Did not brace the frame. El Camino frame is already boxed from the factory. I did put QA1 Level II suspension kit in, which includes adjustable braces for the lower control arms to the frame cross piece. At 500 HP/490 Torque, don't think I need any more done to the frame. Not racing it, just a street cruiser.
Well, did I do nice work, or did I "butcher" it? Just kidding. Good news is if some future owner wants to un-butcher it, the dash pod can just be replaced with a stock one. I didn't feel like the classic car Gods would be too offended given the car was a base model, 6-cylinder, powerglide car.
all the work you did to get smooth, and now you are going to screw it up, you must really like to do useless work, i know it will look good , but REALLY
Well, one man's "screwed up" surface is the the way another man wants it to be. I was never looking for a flat painted look, always envisioned a texture of some kind. But, it had to be flat and true before texture and I'm happy with all of it.
Many people just don’t understand the commitment involved in such creations. Great job!
Amazing job Mr. Jenkins. I can't imagine how I would feel having my own custom piece all done by me. Your ELCO is gonna come out awesome sir!
You've done one helluva job with your project, that dash came out spectacular. I'm getting ready (Now that I retired), to start the MAJOR overhaul on my 1970 SS El Camino that I've had since 1978. This will be the 3rd time I've gone through her. Just thinking of where to start.
WOW! That looks GREAT! You used some rather expensive materials, but you got a GREAT end product!!! VERY impressive.
A lot of work involved, but very impressive.
Your ingenuity as well as your patience is commendable. 👍
Amazing! I commend you for your vision, execution, and patience.
Kudos for your relentless pursuit of QA. Well executed.
This is incredible ! Great job sir
Nice job I wish this was something mass produced or purchase able
Nice work. Nothing substitutes for persistence. Bravo!
Thanks. Persistence I have, good judgement about how much time to invest, maybe not :)
Turned out amazing.
that is really nice work, well done i hope when my project gets closer to finished i remember this as its a really good vid showing all the work and the finished product is amazing,
excellent job
looks incredible
Nice job! Your elco will be a beautiful ride.
I know this for sure ,Labor of Love !
Jaw dropping amazing job‼️ 😎
That is a phenomenal job. I am happy for you. It is nice when that much work turns out that good.
Great job , looking forward to seeing more of your videos
thank you for sharing
Amazing job for a one of a kind dash... you nailed it....
Congratulations Dean, it looks awesome
That came out really nice ! Great job .
Wow that looks great
That is amazing, what a great look.
Thanks!
Looks great in the end but if you have any future build like this check out spray way customs he uses fleece alot he uses what he calls rondo its a mix of resin and bondo that you can brush on and is self leveling his page has a ton of excellent videos
Thanks. I did watch his videos and they are great. Thought about his "rondo" but since it is self leveling it was too thin for my use, since my surface had lots of vertical sections and I didn't want it to run. Hope that makes sense.
It looks amazing, GREAT job!
Awesome work!
Beautiful work!
Hell of a job!!
Nice work
Looks like you found your side hustle
the front is where you drive and the back is where you.....El camino!!!!!!!
Amazing work!
Good job…looks Factory
Well done, turned out pretty good 👍
Thanks 👍
I bought the dashboard cap replacement for my 79 El Camino. I just don't like that cheap plastic look & feel of it. I actually thought of spraying a rubberized undercoat on the dash replacement cap. I've used a nice thin textured rubberized coating on my Miata firewall with nice results & textured look. But I don't know if spraying the dash cap for my El Camino would be a wise thing to do since Southern California tends to have a very hot climate. My concern in that the heat will eventually lift the rubberized coating. I guess try it & find out for myself.
Yeah, I don't think I would use the rubberized coating.
Awesome
Wow! Very nice! If you change your mind about making more of them I have a 70 cutlass that could really use some help. Let me know. Thanks
Nice
❤🧡💛
You should have made a mold of that to sell. Nice job
Great job! Using the Raptor, is it catalyzed?, or just an evaporation type deal?
Thanks. Raptor is 2 part, catalyzed product.
Nice Dash :)
In 69 non a/c cars also had astro-vents
круто получилось!!!!
Your supposed to use body filler over the fleece and sand til smooth. 25+ yr exp here. Nice job anyway though
I wish you were my uncle haha
Ok so when will my 73 Nova dash panel be finished
Hey Dean, how can i get in contact with you?
dean@blackdiamondblocks.com
Use speaker mesh
Can u do mines
Just a DIY guy doing my own stuff
Nice! I want to do the same to my '68 Chevelle. See it ua-cam.com/video/GQ3asrDc48M/v-deo.html Two questions, would you make that dash commercially? I see you have the LS3 engine, did you brace your frame to handle more horsepower?
No plans to make any more of them at this time. It was unique to what I wanted; Dakota Digital VHX gauges, Sony 2-DIN stereo head, VintageAir upgraded controller and adding AC vents.
Did not brace the frame. El Camino frame is already boxed from the factory. I did put QA1 Level II suspension kit in, which includes adjustable braces for the lower control arms to the frame cross piece. At 500 HP/490 Torque, don't think I need any more done to the frame. Not racing it, just a street cruiser.
I want one please take my money 💰 and send me one for my 68 chevelle
Nice work, but I would never butcher anything on a classic especially a 68 chevelle
Well, did I do nice work, or did I "butcher" it? Just kidding.
Good news is if some future owner wants to un-butcher it, the dash pod can just be replaced with a stock one.
I didn't feel like the classic car Gods would be too offended given the car was a base model, 6-cylinder, powerglide car.
Lol. The guy did an awesome job and you call it butchered. What a laugh. Let's see your costume work.
all the work you did to get smooth, and now you are going to screw it up, you must really like to do useless work, i know it will look good , but REALLY
Well, one man's "screwed up" surface is the the way another man wants it to be. I was never looking for a flat painted look, always envisioned a texture of some kind. But, it had to be flat and true before texture and I'm happy with all of it.
Well done!!! Greets from Croatia!!!👉💥💯⚘⚘
Thank you very much!
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