Firebird dash question...

[Chris69bird]

Is there anyone out there that makes a dash like Covan's carbon fiber one for a '69 Firebird?

[67_Redbird]

I couldn't find anything for Firebirds, so I layed up my own carbon fiber dash insert piece. Keep in mind this is my first attempt, so be gentle with the negative comments. ;)

I went from this:



to this;



Okay, it's not totally finished, but hopefully you get the idea. Some future plans include a fiberglass console with gauge pods, and cup holders & a carbon fiber top inlay to match. I will also make the autometer gauge housing (speedo & tach) from carbon fiber to pull it all together.

Good luck

Curt

[Chris69bird]

Look good, I think I'm going to wrap the factory dash and console with carbon fiber sheets too.

[69TAPoser]

Looks good, but it is hard to visualize with it not installed. Post up some pics when you get it installed too!

Phil

[Josh69]

I have alot of the same questions for a '69 Bird. Not sure what to do, but I would like to incorporate some better, more accurate, more legible gauges into the car.

I might do a hood tach..gotta decide soon, but not sure if I'm after that nostalgic of a look or not for something that isn't exactly state of the art compared to today's instruments.

[Smock67]

Are you sure the one for the 69 camaro doesn't fit. Cause i know for sure the 67-68 camaro insert fits the firebirds as well. I saw this which is how i know http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2311224. Might be something to check out.

[69Bbird]

69 firebird is diffrent than camaro. Nobody makes a aftermarket dash yet.

[ungo4]

Dakota Digital makes a dash for your car. Heres a link:http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd484.htm

Its not the same as having analog instrumentation but it does give you kind of what your looking for.

[69Bbird]

Those gauges are to use with your stock dash. Autometer will fit in as well.