Here are some early shots of the custom dash in my car being done by Detroit Speed and Engineering.

What do you think? Any suggestions on gauge layouts?

Thanks.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=46728701
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=46728711
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=46728716
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=46728723


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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

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Hmmm.... links don't work for me. Anyone else have any luck?



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'97 Blazer - Bad wheel hop!
'69 wallet crusher

Doesn't work for me either now. Let me take a look see. Sorry!


***********Should work now. I forgot I moved them into a different folder.

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The links work fine. I would go stock gauges.

tples69, I vote for the tach in the center, speedo and fuel in regular locations, the rest of the monitors in a row along the bottom. Just my .02 Kevin

Here's the latest.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=47227830
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=47227829

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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

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that looks like a ididit steering column? but it looks nice so far.

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Yes it is an Ididit column. It is really a nice piece (and it should be for the price http://www.camaros.net/forum/smile.gif.

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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

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Here is the latest.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=49376528
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=49377205



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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

I followed your dash construction on another site. Very impressive so far. I particulary liked the front fender well surgery. It's going to be a special machine...good luck! http://hometown.aol.com/zz430droptop67rs/

Elmer,

I've been following the build-up on the pro-touring site, and I must say your car is fantastic! What kind of steering wheel is that?

BTW, I grew up not too far from you in Bloomingdale, and went to Lake Park H.S. back in the 70's.

Man that looks GREAT! Very, very nice!

Are there provisions for turn signals, blinkers, headlight switch, wipers, ...???

Looks like they had to fabricate a custom mount for the steering col. Is that true or does Ididit make a bolt in?

Regards,
Rob

Thanks for the kind words.

The Ididit column is available with all the necessary brackets to make it a bolt-in. However, Kyle created a plate that bolt's to the dash carrier to create a cleaner look.

The steering wheel is either a Budnik or Billet Specialties piece. Can't recall right now.

There are provisions for a windshield wiper and headlight switch, turn signal and hi-beam indicators and ignition switch.



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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

I love it. I hope Detroit Speed does a bolt in version of it. The instrument panel is one of the big hangups on my car. I can't decide what to do. Yours looks incredible. What about the radio? does the panel have a provision for it?

The stereo will be in the console, eventually. Just trying to get it done so I can drive the damn thing http://www.camaros.net/forum/smile.gif

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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

For those interested:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=49519265



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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

Man... That is just AWESOME!

MUST HAVE THAT!!! (I hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg - I still need to shift!)

Thanks for posting the pic!

Look's awesome, really nice job.

But why put the clock in the center of the setup? Wouldn't something critical like pressure or temp be more appropriate? Won't you have a clock on the radio? (Complaining because i'm jealous)

Have you posted pictures of the rest of the car, it seems like a mean machine.

The nice thing about it is as I start to use the car, I can move the gauges around to where I want them.

You can see more of the car at http://www.detroitspeed.com under projects.

Take care,

Elmer

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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
DSE Modified Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

Elmer,

Which model Ididit column is that, if you don't mind my asking?

Do you have an updated pic of the dash from the other side of the col?

Thanks,
Rob

The column is the one they sell for 67-68 Camaros hence no ignition switch on the column. I bought it last year and don't have the part number handy.

I don't currently have a pic of the dash/column from the drivers side.

Man!!! I sure hope that DS&E makes that dash available to the public! I must have that, it's so awesome. If anyone hears anything about whether they're gonna, please tell me.
Thanks,
Donnie

I thought you might be interested in the business end of the project!
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=49582665
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543861&a=11703422&p=49582666

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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
DSE Modified Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

That's just awesome! Makes mine look sick...if you'd like to see my humble attempt, here are the links...

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67 RS/SS Convertible, 70 RS/Z28

ZZ430DropTop67RS,

I was admiring your car a couple of days ago. I like it! Like it alot! Have any details on the Lokar e-brake install?

Believe me when I tell you I had a lot of ideas on what I wanted, I just needed someone to help me execute it! Enter Detroit Speed and Engineering.....

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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
DSE Modified Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

tples69, thanks a lot. The E-Brake handle and cables are from Lokar. Of course, I decided to do that AFTER the interior was already in! That's why it took me 3 days. http://www.camaros.net/forum/smile.gif The only hard part was getting to clear the driveshaft(3 1/2 in. alum.) and not too much above carpet level. The equalizer hangs down about 1 1/2 in. deep below floor level. The cables go back through the same holes as original routing, to the Wilwood "pucks". It has plenty of adjustment and I run 5 "clicks". Since I couldn't use a console (Richmond 6, Long shifter) I wanted to "fill up" some space there. PS whats the ETA for this project?

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67 RS/SS Convertible, 70 RS/Z28

The car will most likely be delivered to me next weekend barring any major mishaps or scope creep. Needless to say, I CAN'T WAIT!

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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
DSE Modified Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

ZZ430DropTop67RS,

Don't take anything away from your car, as you know, it is SWEET!!!
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tples69,

You are just killin' me! I love your car man!!!
Please post more pics when you get the car.

Best of luck with it and thanks for all the info you have supplied.

Best regards,
Rob

tples69,

just out of curiosity, How much has this cost you so far?, Since Detroit speed built the Twister, I take it either your rich, or work there and get it for free...

but it looks GREAT!, I could only dream of having one done like that...

heheheh

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Well you are not quite right on either count! I definetly am not rich nor do I work for Detroit Speed. I work for a living as a Project Manager/Sr Engineer for a GE company and make a good living. I have children, a new home and other toys. Just lucky to be in the field I am in.

As far as cost goes, let's suffice it to say I could have bought a Z06, a Viper or a small summer home for the total of what I have spent. A good portion of the costs could have been avoided if I had a set plan and stuck to it. Just like in manufacturing, re-work is extremely expensive. I have/am selling perfectly good parts at .50 on the 1.00 due to scope creep or simple wants.

Take care,

Elmer "I work for a living" Millikan

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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
DSE Modified Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash

Hey tples69,

Still on schedule to get the car next week? And new pics???

Rob

Rob,

Yes next weekend still is our target date. I should receive some pics tonight and I will post them then.

Elmer

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1969 Camaro RS Convertible
406 SBC Accel Superram, 700R4, 3.55 12 bolt
DSE Modified Wayne Due suspension, 17" Budnik Prisms, Baer 13" 4 wheel discs, Recaro SRD's, Custom Detroit Speed dash