1966 Volvo 122

[Keith602]

That first gold color had a bit too much red and kind of had a coppery look to it. Tried a different one and this one might be a bit better. Still on the old lip. New ones will be roughly 3.5"




Got the gauges. Now I just need to figure out a configuration and way to create a panel that can be accessed easily.




Looking into something like this so I can use a factory dash pad with it. Otherwise im looking at making an entire housing behind the the panel which would require a lot more. I would opt for a black panel face and less obvious indicator lights

[Robitussin]

This confirms my theory that equips look good on anything.

[Louis_D]

Your car is completely stunning! Can't wait to see it on those equips, especially if you choose to paint them gold

[Aitch]

Gold for now, then when you get bored you can polish the faces but leave the sides of the spokes gold.

[aLaFleur]

Full polish PLEASE

[JayinMI]

yes, stay gold. at least for a while.

Did anyone else think of Ponyboy from the Outsiders? Or am I just too old for this shit? lol

Jay

[Keith602]

yes, stay gold. at least for a while.

That was just a quick coat on one face to see the color. When I really paint them after proper prep and clear coat they should look even better.

Well you know I'm all about gold centers, those are going to look killer!

Thanks, I hope so!

[GroceryGetter67]

Well you know I'm all about gold centers, those are going to look killer!

[Miroteknik]

yes, stay gold. at least for a while.

[Keith602]

wait on a hot damn minute did u get equips for this car FFFFFFFFFFFF

I did. Hard to picture them on these cars so I photoshopped it of course. This is the full polished version, which im still considering, but leaning towards gold centers now.

[Miroteknik]

wait on a hot damn minute did u get equips for this car FFFFFFFFFFFF

[Keith602]

Been working on the wheels a little bit. Cant wait for the barrels to get here. Could be a few weeks for that.

So I took them apart and have been doing what I can in the meantime.

Had the caps polished




Been working on the hardware. Most of them came out well, but quite a few will need to be replaced due to rust and corrosion.





Also decided to test paint a face and see how I would like gold centers. I was originally thinking full polish, but the gold could be the way to go for this.

[Keith602]

You could try Ratsun.net and the510realm.com for used ones, two US-based Datsun forums, but they generally command a decent price. Also something to keep an eye on is that the 240Zs have similar mirrors but the stalk is longer, keep that in mind!

If the stalk is too tall it could look funny on this car, but ive been looking at those too

Thing's BEAUTIFUL!

Thanks!

[Drid]

Thing's BEAUTIFUL!

[anth]

You could try Ratsun.net and the510realm.com for used ones, two US-based Datsun forums, but they generally command a decent price. Also something to keep an eye on is that the 240Zs have similar mirrors but the stalk is longer, keep that in mind!