So we enter week 9, I've been busy like hell for the past week, as income tax submissions come to an end, work just piles up (Not related to Zerotohundred, but I like to rant!). So yes, our project is moving along, but pretty slowly, blame it on tight schedule and some wonderful things coming right up. Yes, yours truly is gonna show you the world of Europe, I will be there for a month and I will do things most motor heads wishes to do!
Anyways, back to the story, our good friend and sponsor to the project, Edison from Top Secret, has removed the dashboard over the weekend. Noticing how much filth, dirt and dust that goes behind this car, one could imagine what a life this car has lived. This car is now 24 years old and it will celebrate it's own Silver Jubilee next year. Let's hope the car would be fixed up in time to have it's birthday cake next year!
Since the dashboard is out, I wonder if I can get anyone capable who is able to put his hands on retrimming a dashboard. If money is not an issue, I'd go for Alcantara, then again, I'd be satisfied to have my hands on black leather, replacing the old grey leather, which has definitely aged and faded away.
When this dashboard was taken out, a big light bulb lit brightly on top of my head. This calls for an idea, why don't we do something radical to the car, make this car as awesome as the one you would find in a Star Wars set. This would be the car Darth Vader or the Stormtroopers would drive, like a real Tie Fighter! Digital dash are some great ideas!
Of course, the original dash had only green backlight instead of blue, but I'm sure a good wireman would be able to wire up some great blue LEDs. This would definitely give a very awesome 80's feel, just like TRON! (or Knight Rider, based on the aircond designs, contributed by knight_z31 at z31.com) Here's a simple 80's decal over the existing A/C controls.
Well the dash design is endless, of course, one could stick with the original dashboard and rewire it with newer bright LEDs from the current age. Choose your pick, cast your vote!
I will be away next week to Europe, so this project will be put on hiatus up to a month. I will be back by August 5th, stay tuned!
