BB6 Dash swap

[dannyd]

WOW....... Wherm mastering the upgrades, so unique!!!!!!!!!!! no doubt the results are going to be good.

[EGHseries]

any updated pics yet

[vietkid_2006]

you sir are crazy. but look at what crazy turned that car into. awesomeness

[CATCH24]

simply f@@$kin genius man great progress keep up the good work keep us posted...

[RagingAsian]

This blows my mind. Bu I like how youre fab'n the ends of the dash.

[wagonkid]

thats amazing bro i love to see it finished good luck

[lucid]

In the beginner section with this project? Very funny.


bb6 dash...really?...nice!

[JPsAccordSE]

Wow, I'm slightly impressed.. Looks awesome so far. Can't wait to see it all finished up.

[CB7/KA8]

That's very creative. Good work!!!

[wherm]

any updated pics yet

No pics yet...I pulled the dash out to work on it this morning at work, but shortly after that we got busy. So we'll see what the rest of this week brings. I got some of the materials I ordered today, so as soon as I get time, I'm back on it.

[SOOicideWGN]

damn......that shit is sick. you got some crazy ass ideas man,,seriously ur ride is unique as hell, thats why its soo f'n sick...

[wherm]

I'm almost done sectioning the two parts together. I used patch material and Lord Fusor - EXtreme Bumper Repair Adhesive, a 2 part plastic repair epoxy to join the outer surfaces. Tomorrow I'll be doing my reinforcement on the backside so I can pop off the fiberglass endcaps and finish up the ends with Lord Fusor. I also talked to my guy today that does the upholstery work. He'll be ordering Black and Dark Gray Alcantara Suede to finish up my interior. Alcantara is a synthetic suede, same used in GTO's, STI's, Ferrari's, Lambo's, and many more vehicles. I saw the sample swatches today, should look sweet when it's done. In the mean time I have to finish the dash, finish wiring up the Prelude controls to the Accord wiring, and start fitting the center console and e-brake.

[wherm]

Here are some pics I took of my progress yesterday.

This pic shows the outer perimeter of the CB7 dash. I used this to maintain the factory mounts on the sides.



This image shows the two sections where they mate across the curve of the dash.



Here's a side view of the underside, showing the two sections. The CB7 is a very dense yellow foam, the BB6 is black ABS plastic.



Here's a view of the top. I used a grinder to grind a shallow grove into the joint between the two parts. Next I installed the dash into my car. I used fiberglass chop mat and resin to adhere the two sections together inside the groove.



Here's a side view. The area I fiberglassed on top looks yellowish cause I trimmed the vinyl back. This allows the resin to soak into the foam and create a secure bond between the foam and fiberglass mat. It's pretty strong already.



Another side view.



This picture shows the small gap between the two sections. I filled this gap with Structural Bonding Foam, a two part expanding foam from 3M. No foam shown in these pics though...



Driver side.



More pics tomorrow maybe. Enjoy!

[baracuda]

Here are some pics I took of my progress yesterday.

This pic shows the outer perimeter of the CB7 dash. I used this to maintain the factory mounts on the sides.



This image shows the two sections where they mate across the curve of the dash.



Here's a side view of the underside, showing the two sections. The CB7 is a very dense yellow foam, the BB6 is black ABS plastic.



Here's a view of the top. I used a grinder to grind a shallow grove into the joint between the two parts. Next I installed the dash into my car. I used fiberglass chop mat and resin to adhere the two sections together inside the groove.



Here's a side view. The area I fiberglassed on top looks yellowish cause I trimmed the vinyl back. This allows the resin to soak into the foam and create a secure bond between the foam and fiberglass mat. It's pretty strong already.



Another side view.



This picture shows the small gap between the two sections. I filled this gap with Structural Bonding Foam, a two part expanding foam from 3M. No foam shown in these pics though...



Driver side.



More pics tomorrow maybe. Enjoy!

damn dude its coming along very quick and is looking good. cant wait to see some more pics and some in car views?

[wherm]

Probably have more in-car shots when I start fitting up the center console. I agree, the progress is coming along nicely. I just wish I could work at it for more than just 3-4 hrs at a time. I hope to get a lot more accomplished tomorrow and Friday. I'll keep the updates comin.