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Turbodonnie · 05-22-2008, 03:11 PM

amazing work man keep it up!

miravete · 05-22-2008, 03:41 PM

speechless...!!!

more pics please...

SinisterSntra91 · 05-22-2008, 05:31 PM

Decided if I am going to go all out, go all out. So leather dash it is....

Started by taking out the guts for cleaning of the ducts to get the former owner smoke and ass matter smell out of the vents, it didnt stink or anything you just never know what mystery smells can come from inside those ducts once you get the heat blasting....

Started removal of the 13 year old dried up vinyl, $hit is like wallpaper, looks ok, but when its time to remove it all it sucks balls.

All removed:

The remains:

And the teaser..."Uh oh! Someone cut a hole in my dash!"

And my homeboy link I got in today (Homelink for those of you that dont know):

GSXRJJordan · 05-23-2008, 12:32 AM

Do I smell 350z gauges?!? Awesome

irax · 05-23-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

Do I smell 350z gauges?!? Awesome

I'm hoping for G35 dash, I think those look way better

SinisterSntra91 · 05-23-2008, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irax

I'm hoping for G35 dash, I think those look way better

G35 dash is too bulky for the 240 interior to be proportinate, its the same size as my dads titan dash and thats huge....

gregfarz78 · 05-24-2008, 11:12 AM

so thats what a stripped dash looks like...cant wait to see what you have in store for it

SinisterSntra91 · 05-24-2008, 06:31 PM

Some goodies came in today while I am waiting on the parts I need to complete my dash.

VQ swap kit, thanks blu808!:

With megan racing headers I dont need so they are for sale:

And my cusco st bar I got off ebay, my favorite series cusco bar have them on my Sentra and my NX2000. Hopefully it will clear my VQ. Is it rare? This is the first I have seen...

irax · 05-24-2008, 09:40 PM

spoiler alert

the strut tower bar won't clear

kandyflip445 · 05-24-2008, 10:18 PM

I didn't even know you could take the vinyl off the dash. lol

juice.def · 05-25-2008, 12:32 AM

gat dayum son

SinisterSntra91 · 05-25-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irax

spoiler alert

the strut tower bar won't clear

Maybe ill modify to make it clear if not ill sell it.

irax · 05-25-2008, 07:44 AM

the vq using a 350z intake or atleast the none HR intake already hits the hood. I think a strut brace is out of the question unless it follows the firewall under the intake

DOOK · 05-25-2008, 08:36 AM

awesome build thread... you should donate the 10 dollars and go premie, you'd fit well

SinisterSntra91 · 05-25-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irax

the vq using a 350z intake or atleast the none HR intake already hits the hood. I think a strut brace is out of the question unless it follows the firewall under the intake

Wonder if it will clear the kinetix mani, as I plan to upgrade to this anyway... If not Ill figure something out.

1CLNS14 · 05-26-2008, 03:38 PM

Homelink is pimp, I got one of a 07 G Coupe, the autodim is great and the garage link is so usefull! the wireing is easy if you need help PM me. great work!

gregfarz78 · 05-26-2008, 09:04 PM

yep a strut brace is pretty much out of the question it won't clear it

Entry Speed · 05-27-2008, 08:18 AM

Great work man!

Youre creative as hell!

SinisterSntra91 · 05-27-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregfarz78

yep a strut brace is pretty much out of the question it won't clear it

Well in the modifying game, if it dont fit make it fit!

swpdwgn · 05-27-2008, 06:14 PM

wow + rep for you man. i always love seeing original builds and people who put themselves into their cars!

gregfarz78 · 05-27-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SinisterSntra91

Well in the modifying game, if it dont fit make it fit!

props if you make it fit, hell I'll buy one off you if can make it fit lol

the intake on the vq really gets in the way maybe if you go in front of it doesnt look to be much room to route behind it up against the firewall

SinisterSntra91 · 06-03-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOOK

awesome build thread... you should donate the 10 dollars and go premie, you'd fit well

Talked me into it, Done!

*burnsauto* · 06-03-2008, 07:18 PM

glad you joined the blue side (not just dont ever leave or we'll hunt you down! :keke)

seriously, this is a great build. You're not letting anything intimidate you, or letting other people tell you otherwise. you're taking your time, making things work well, and paying attention to detail. Most people on here have trouble even cleaning their interior let alone designing their own! lol

I seriously hope you don't lose your steam on this project, it will decimate all, after you put in about 10k, OR MORE...if we have to, overnight parts from jap-an. (sorry...had to.)

SinisterSntra91 · 06-03-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnsauto

glad you joined the blue side (not just dont ever leave or we'll hunt you down! :keke)

seriously, this is a great build. You're not letting anything intimidate you, or letting other people tell you otherwise. you're taking your time, making things work well, and paying attention to detail. Most people on here have trouble even cleaning their interior let alone designing their own! lol

I seriously hope you don't lose your steam on this project, it will decimate all, after you put in about 10k, OR MORE...if we have to, overnight parts from jap-an. (sorry...had to.)

No steam will be lost here I am already in to deep to turn back, I am itching to do more but the parts I need to do so have yet to come in, someone on this forum I wont name names is dragging his feet on getting the parts I need to go further. I am also getting a check for the first half of the work I did on remodeling a friends mom and dads bathroom soon so I am going to buy a load of parts then. I have also been remodeling a boat which has been taking up my time too. I dont like starting projects and quitting them before they are complete.

Ill have more pics as soon as I am able to start progressing more.

SinisterSntra91 · 06-05-2008, 03:14 PM

Got my parts today, sneaky peek!

mrpeepers · 06-05-2008, 04:14 PM

wow this build thread is all type of insane... love the fab work

Howard92884 · 06-05-2008, 05:48 PM

How did I miss this thread. Amazing work, nice to see a fellow Ohioan who doesn't own a mustang, I'm originally from Sandusky. Keep up the good work!

SinisterSntra91 · 06-05-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard92884

How did I miss this thread. Amazing work, nice to see a fellow Ohioan who doesn't own a mustang, I'm originally from Sandusky. Keep up the good work!

No way in hell would I own a mustang or ever own one for that matter, as you can see I like being different and those freakin cars are a dime a dozen. I so enjoy the ego that comes with the purchase of those cars too, lol.

SinisterSntra91 · 06-10-2008, 03:34 PM

Ok a little update of where I am now....

Started with this (Dash completely stripped):

And this (Panel that craddles the 350z cluster on a 350z):

Old cluster hump has to go so I traced around the hump to cut as little as possible:

Got out the jig saw, mustered up some nerve, took a deep breath and went to town. Ended up with this:

Trimmed up the 350z panel went to the shop where the S14 is sitting. Bolted in the dash cross bar, and my S14/350 hybrid column. Fitted the panel for the right angle and clearance for viewing and tilt steering. Came up with this:

Got some fiberglass resin and some fiberglass matting. With some cutting and fitting, I formed the matting around the areas that needed to be filled in. Held in place by some spray adhesive:

Mixed up the resin and spread her on:

Reinforced the underside using the same method:

Got out the body filler and went to town filling and sanding which is where I am now. This is my first time doing such a task so its taking a little longer than expected but I am pleased with the results I am starting to see. Once I am finished its on with the black leather!

shinhed · 06-10-2008, 04:03 PM

Are you gonna paint the dash with truck bed liner too? You do know they make textured plastic paint?
Looks more "factory" than truck bed liner.

05-22-2008, 05:31 PM	#93
SinisterSntra91 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 544 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The strip down of the dash.... Decided if I am going to go all out, go all out. So leather dash it is.... Started by taking out the guts for cleaning of the ducts to get the former owner smoke and ass matter smell out of the vents, it didnt stink or anything you just never know what mystery smells can come from inside those ducts once you get the heat blasting.... Started removal of the 13 year old dried up vinyl, $hit is like wallpaper, looks ok, but when its time to remove it all it sucks balls. All removed: The remains: And the teaser..."Uh oh! Someone cut a hole in my dash!" And my homeboy link I got in today (Homelink for those of you that dont know):

05-23-2008, 12:32 AM	#94
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Do I smell 350z gauges?!? Awesome __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

05-24-2008, 09:40 PM	#99
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	spoiler alert the strut tower bar won't clear __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

05-24-2008, 10:18 PM	#100
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I didn't even know you could take the vinyl off the dash. lol __________________ My 240 vBgarage

05-25-2008, 12:32 AM	#101
juice.def Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Califoolya Age: 34 Posts: 456 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	gat dayum son __________________

05-22-2008, 03:11 PM	#91
Turbodonnie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Harrisburg Age: 38 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	amazing work man keep it up!

05-22-2008, 03:41 PM	#92
miravete Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tecate Age: 37 Posts: 2,127 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	speechless...!!! more pics please...

05-24-2008, 11:12 AM	#97
gregfarz78 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Your mom's basement Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so thats what a stripped dash looks like...cant wait to see what you have in store for it

05-24-2008, 06:31 PM	#98
SinisterSntra91 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 544 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Some goodies came in today while I am waiting on the parts I need to complete my dash. VQ swap kit, thanks blu808!: With megan racing headers I dont need so they are for sale: And my cusco st bar I got off ebay, my favorite series cusco bar have them on my Sentra and my NX2000. Hopefully it will clear my VQ. Is it rare? This is the first I have seen...

05-25-2008, 07:44 AM	#103
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	the vq using a 350z intake or atleast the none HR intake already hits the hood. I think a strut brace is out of the question unless it follows the firewall under the intake __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

05-25-2008, 08:36 AM	#104
DOOK Post Whore! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Land of Milk and Cookies Age: 38 Posts: 7,552 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	awesome build thread... you should donate the 10 dollars and go premie, you'd fit well __________________ <------ Grumpy Old Asshole MY REVIEW THREAD: Ltdnismoracer4=DOOK http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ltdnismoracer4

05-26-2008, 03:38 PM	#106
1CLNS14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 838 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Homelink is pimp, I got one of a 07 G Coupe, the autodim is great and the garage link is so usefull! the wireing is easy if you need help PM me. great work! __________________ Daily Driven

05-26-2008, 09:04 PM	#107
gregfarz78 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Your mom's basement Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yep a strut brace is pretty much out of the question it won't clear it

05-27-2008, 08:18 AM	#108
Entry Speed Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great work man! Youre creative as hell!

05-27-2008, 06:14 PM	#110
swpdwgn Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2007 Location: Asheville N.C. Age: 31 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow + rep for you man. i always love seeing original builds and people who put themselves into their cars!

06-03-2008, 07:18 PM	#113
burnsauto Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,156 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 5 reviews	glad you joined the blue side (not just dont ever leave or we'll hunt you down! :keke) seriously, this is a great build. You're not letting anything intimidate you, or letting other people tell you otherwise. you're taking your time, making things work well, and paying attention to detail. Most people on here have trouble even cleaning their interior let alone designing their own! lol I seriously hope you don't lose your steam on this project, it will decimate all, after you put in about 10k, OR MORE...if we have to, overnight parts from jap-an. (sorry...had to.) __________________

06-05-2008, 03:14 PM	#115
SinisterSntra91 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 544 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Got my parts today, sneaky peek! Last edited by SinisterSntra91; 06-05-2008 at 04:09 PM..

06-05-2008, 04:14 PM	#116
mrpeepers Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 322 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow this build thread is all type of insane... love the fab work

06-05-2008, 05:48 PM	#117
Howard92884 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA/Mosul, Iraq Age: 36 Posts: 829 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Howard92884 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	How did I miss this thread. Amazing work, nice to see a fellow Ohioan who doesn't own a mustang, I'm originally from Sandusky. Keep up the good work!

06-10-2008, 03:34 PM	#119
SinisterSntra91 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 544 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ok a little update of where I am now.... Started with this (Dash completely stripped): And this (Panel that craddles the 350z cluster on a 350z): Old cluster hump has to go so I traced around the hump to cut as little as possible: Got out the jig saw, mustered up some nerve, took a deep breath and went to town. Ended up with this: Trimmed up the 350z panel went to the shop where the S14 is sitting. Bolted in the dash cross bar, and my S14/350 hybrid column. Fitted the panel for the right angle and clearance for viewing and tilt steering. Came up with this: Got some fiberglass resin and some fiberglass matting. With some cutting and fitting, I formed the matting around the areas that needed to be filled in. Held in place by some spray adhesive: Mixed up the resin and spread her on: Reinforced the underside using the same method: Got out the body filler and went to town filling and sanding which is where I am now. This is my first time doing such a task so its taking a little longer than expected but I am pleased with the results I am starting to see. Once I am finished its on with the black leather! __________________ Now metal fabricating, welding and powder coating. PM me with your needs!

06-10-2008, 04:03 PM	#120
shinhed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 950 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Are you gonna paint the dash with truck bed liner too? You do know they make textured plastic paint? Looks more "factory" than truck bed liner.

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