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the answer is simple...im a dumb a**.
i am makin this up as i go learning from you tube videos and what ever info i can find on line and tips from member of this site,so the "fab skills"are not something i used before i screwed up by not thinking the dash may be different.with the rodeo and vx sharing the same dash i was hoping that isuzu was lazy and used the same basic demensions to make the axiom dash...like i said im a dumb a**
painted the center bezel a brighter silver
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1335959602.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1335959601.jpg
and taking some advice from maxprime(thank you).i sprayed some 3m rocker panel spray for texture
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1335959604.jpg
and then sand down the high spots to get the texture close to stock.(painted to see how it was looking
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1335959605.jpg
Well, you may be a dumb-***, but you've got "the chops", and you've got the wherewithall and resourcefulness to pull this off! A tip o' the hat from the old guy to ya'! I ain't bettin' against you!:bwgy:
thanx ganzman,
but it was pretty stupid of me to attempt this with out checking the width of the axiom dash first....oh well live and learn.
i will still get the same result...just alittle more os a pain in the a**
That is coming along *quite* nicely :)
Wow! I just saw this thread. I am impressed!
Peace.
Tom
p.s.
Do you have a timeline on when you think you will be finished?
gonna try to have the dash in next week
painted the dash,here are some pics.
my body work skills are not great so i was pleased that it turned out so good...looks like it was made that way!!
ill try to get better picks tomorrow
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336093185.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336093187.jpg
had to order a longer heater cable to move the heater /ac up under the vents
Can't wait to see it in your VX!
Man, that is NICE!
Peace.
Tom
Looks great! Did you use spray dye or paint? What kind?
My biggest concern (for you) is that the seams/welds will hold. If they separate, you could have an annoyingly squeaky dash.
Hard to see from the pics...Can you even see your seams?
i welded the seams the way it would be done to fix a bumper so not too worried about them not holding up,i used body filler for bumpers also it has flex to it.once it is in there and bolted up it isnt going anywhere.you cant see the seams at all.
i painted it with sem brand interior paint made for dashes,door panels,ever seats.it also has flex to it
PERFECT! You learn well! I expect you to have a superior result and be very proud of your work. You should be!Quote:
Originally Posted by vxfocus
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Did you use SEM laudau black? I heard plastic welder's were very expensive. Did you have to buy one for this project?
i did use landau black.i use a method of plastic welding that involves a torch,stainless mesh and scrap plastic to fill in the cracks
that looks great! ill give you $20 and my vx dash for it when its done ;)
now thats funny
Very impressive considering some of the in-process pics were mighty scary! Staying tuned for the finished install pics...
:thumbup:
maverick.i was thinking the same thing...pretty scary...sweatin bullits there for a while
got the gauge bezel painted....finally
now its time to put it in.
gotta reroute the heater/ac duct for the center two vents then should be good to go
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336529580.jpg
I got to see this in person !!
Im stoked to see the finished product! I wish i could do things like this! great work
a few pics of the dash with parts on to show fitment of the axiom center part
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336697242.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336697240.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336697243.jpg
heater control mounted
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336697245.jpg
with bezel over it..tryin to figure out how to cut it
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336697237.jpg
then i remembered i still had the gauge bezel that i cut off the vx and used the part around the heater control as a rough shape guide
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336697244.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336697247.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336697248.jpg
then set the center axiom bezel on and scabbed it in..a little fiberglass and filler and some paint and it will be ready to go
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1336697239.jpg
Can I see it, LOL, I will be in your area next WEEK
i am 1 mile from the madison post office(its between irwin and new stanton).
what day are you out this way
I Thursday or Friday
If your around this Sat, I will be buying parts in your area
Are you planning to repaint the HVAC bezel to match the silver from the Axiom? Also, are you sure you don't want to try and put them in the lower section of the dash? I realize you can fit a larger screen in the lower section, but the manual HVAC controls (IMO) look kind of funny up that high. Also, I believe the 99 controls were mechanical so you may have issues extending them that high.
Like everyone else watching this thread, can't wait to see it installed!!! :thumbup:
i think i will paint it,i took the stupid "stainless steel"trim decal off.
as far as moving them..i have to i sold my flip up and got a double din touch screen so i am already too far into it to put it low.
i ordered longer heater control cables to accommodate the higher position
ok here is the glass
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337295196.jpg
and the filler
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337295197.jpg
had to cut the heater duct for the original center vents off because it was in the way of the hvac control which will be mounted right in front of it
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337295199.jpg
and then plug the big opening it left with plastic and wire mess melted in then some silicone to seal it up
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337295200.jpg
So are you losing the center vents completely, or are you moving them lower?
they will be where they are in the axiom center piece above the hvac controls
had to do some brain stormmin to try to figure out how to make ducts for the center vents in the higher location..
came up with this
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337634703.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337634704.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337634706.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337634708.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337634709.jpg
looks ugly but it will never be seen
just hope it works
brilliant
I am definitely impressed by how you think outside the box!
ok got the bezel repainted
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...1337980089.jpg
gotta figure out something different for the ducts.the flex gutters are gonna be too high...maybe shop vac hose????gotta do a little more thinkin on this one
Looking good, I will be back in your area in the next few weeks, let me know when you will be around !!
Thanks RW