Elan S3 dashboard
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:31 pm
I needed a new dashboard for my s3 DHC. I made an MDF template and then used it to make the new dash. I veneered the teak onto 3/8 baltic birch ply in advance. In retrospect, it might be easier to cut out the glovebox and shape the glovebox door from another piece... then veneer over both together so as to avoid cutting out the glovebox. Not much room for error the way I did it. I installed inserts for the dash mounted lamp and for the under dash valances...so they can both be attached with machine screws instead of wood screws. I will be installing a hidden bluetooth receiver, so I opted not to cutout the radio blank.
I'm in Los Angeles...if anyone wants to borrow the mdf template... it will be up in the rafters. cheers
G
I'm in Los Angeles...if anyone wants to borrow the mdf template... it will be up in the rafters. cheers
G