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leinad
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Location: Central Virginia
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 Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: Intrument Panel Trim |
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Could someone suggest a good method for trimming the edge at the top of the instrument panel (glare shield)? I can't find any information in the plans other than the pictures in the canopy section of the photo guide. It looks like Zenith is using rubber hose to trim theirs. I can't tell how it's attached.
I've considered a number of ideas, from splitting a piece of aluminum tubing pre-bent to the shape of the panel, to using a wood.
Are their safety concerns to be aware of? Some of my switches and instruments get pretty close to the edge. The top skin sticks out per the plans, (I think it's about 3/4").
Dan Dempsey
(plans building 601XL)
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davgray(at)sbcglobal.net
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:17 pm Post subject: Intrument Panel Trim |
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I used chrome colored plastic edge guard with self adhesive from the local
auto supply house.
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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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| Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject: Intrument Panel Trim |
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My approach has been to eliminate the lip. No matter how it is encased I'm
not wild about having a thin metal edge in front of my skull. I'm using a 3
inch wide band of neoprene sandwiched between the top skin and the
instrument panel which provides shade for the panel. One problem with my
solution is that towards the center of the panel where the band is almost
level it droops a bit. I believe that a loop of spring wire clamped by the
panel and skin, spanning about 5-6 inches and extending out 2 inches from
the panel will support that broad span of neoprene. I believe the Spruce
part number is 05-00600.
-- Craig
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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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| Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:05 am Post subject: Intrument Panel Trim |
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I used a plastic trim piece made for this purpose from Zenith. I don't remember the part number, but I think it was originally supplied with 801 kits.
Jay in Dallas
"Gary Ray" <davgray(at)sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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I used chrome colored plastic edge guard with self adhesive from the local
auto supply house.
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cookwithgas
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| Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:38 am Post subject: Re: Intrument Panel Trim |
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Dan:
There is a product that is used in 1960's and early 70's automobiles (American) as trim. I got mine from JC Whitney in black. It's Part number ZX890791Y "Style A, Black 1/32" - 1/16" thick 7/16" height, Flexible Interior And Exterior Trim"
It is on sale right now for 16 doll hairs per roll.
You can see it in this picture above the panel:
http://www.cooknwithgas.com/7_3_06_Canopy.JPG
Scott Laughlin
601XL/Corvair
Finished & Flying
www.cooknwithgas.com
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leinad
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Location: Central Virginia
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| Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: Intrument Panel Trim |
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| cookwithgas wrote: | Dan:
There is a product that is used in 1960's and early 70's automobiles (American) as trim. I got mine from JC Whitney in black. It's Part number ZX890791Y "Style A, Black 1/32" - 1/16" thick 7/16" height, Flexible Interior And Exterior Trim"
It is on sale right now for 16 doll hairs per roll.
You can see it in this picture above the panel:
http://www.cooknwithgas.com/7_3_06_Canopy.JPG
I want to thank Scott and others that answered my post. I've ordered the material mentioned by Scott.
Dan Dempsey (do not archive)
http://daniel.dempseyfamily.us/
Scott Laughlin
601XL/Corvair
Finished & Flying
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