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Patman Dash Bubble

Old Feb 1, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Patman Dash Bubble

Been planning this one for a while, finally bought some gauges. Thanks to bankrpt for hooking me up. :o

Mocking it up










Fiberglass



Sanding and Filler





Harness and hold down bracket


Painted it Dark Graphite to match interior


Installed, still need to wire it up to the truck
 

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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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looks good
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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That looks amazing man! It really looks like it came out of a factory mold instead of being done by hand, you do some amazing work!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Digging it Patman! Nice work
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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oh how i wish i had the ***** or the skill to take something like this on! looks great!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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That looks amazing man! It really looks like it came out of a factory mold instead of being done by hand, you do some amazing work!
That was my goal all along! Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Damn that looks good!!!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Holy schnikes thats some damn fine work!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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copy cat!

looks good pat
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Shut up and Take my money.

No but really how much. Looks great

What if you added a cover over it? Kinda like a pocket?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Nice....
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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copy cat!
looks good pat
Who has one like mine?

Originally Posted by ford4life.
Shut up and Take my money.

No but really how much. Looks great
While im flattered, im not intending to sell them

Originally Posted by ford4life.

What if you added a cover over it? Kinda like a pocket?
Thought about it, but I didnt want it to be too flimsy.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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dude that is sweet !! super clean
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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Looks good. How did you form it? I see the pvc, fiberglass and bondo. Just wondering what you used to form the shape.

Want to see it lit up in the cab.
Man, I just threw out a whole dash shell since it sat around for so long.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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I'll say it again, Patman you never cease to amaze me. Makes me wish I lived it TX, I'd just drop off my truck and say work your magic. Nicely done.
 
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