Blank grommets

[jambo]

After re-engine the rib I'm left with four holes where the old gauges were. Does anyone have a source of blanking grommets as I think that would be the best solution unless there's a better option.


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[Maximus]

Originally Posted by jambo

After re-engine the rib I'm left with four holes where the old gauges were. Does anyone have a source of blanking grommets as I think that would be the best solution unless there's a better option.


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May be useful to see a pic if you can sort it Mate
You could always put a Coated plate,fibreglass or stainless over the top of them all Billy..then work away as usuall if you need to install anything.

[Phil M]

A mate of mine has changed gauges and has holes in his console so bought a bit of flat pre made GRP with orange gel coat and made a new full plate over the lot. I haven't seen it yet but he's happy with it.

Phil M

[Poly]

Jambo - perhaps something like this? Plastic Caps,plastic plugs,dust cap & plastic plug packages

But...

Originally Posted by Phil M

A mate of mine has changed gauges and has holes in his console so bought a bit of flat pre made GRP with orange gel coat and made a new full plate over the lot. I haven't seen it yet but he's happy with it.

Phil M

I think this, or some nice laser / waterjet cut brushed ally or carbon fibre would be the better way to go!

[jeffstevens763@g]

Jambo

You could fit plastic vents don't know how many you got but fit say two vents and two polished ss discs or fit speakers? Or one big plate with boat name etched on it I have a plastic plate at the Back of my chart plotter which look s--t so I got a piece of black composite plate to change it out you can see the Woven cloth which looks sports car ish

Regards jeff

[jambo]

Thanks guys I put a piece of yellow plastic over them just know but want to do a better job later.


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[jambo]

Originally Posted by Maximus

May be useful to see a pic if you can sort it Mate
You could always put a Coated plate,fibreglass or stainless over the top of them all Billy..then work away as usuall if you need to install anything.

Thanks Matthew here's a pic


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[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by jambo

Thanks Matthew here's a picAttachment 104488


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If it's the top four composite plate full width of console in black so it looks like a trim got to be right though stairing you in the face best of luck

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

If it's the top four composite plate full width of console in black so it looks like a trim got to be right though stairing you in the face best of luck

Hi jeff well that was my preferred option. have to wait till summer now for better weather.
Thanks
J

[jeffstevens763@g]

That's it mate take your time, glovebox?

Cheers jeff

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

That's it mate take your time, glovebox?

Cheers jeff

Jeff you can have a look at ERR and let me know what you think?
Cheers
Billy

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by jambo

Hi jeff well that was my preferred option. have to wait till summer now for better weather.
Thanks
J

Yep I agree with Jeff ....
Could also go with piece of shaped SS plate if you like...powder coated and bolted nicely and Stagged in place...look good & won't be going anywhere!....and take that west coast weather!
Got a Mate in the Fabrication game...if you want I'll ask him for a price.
Just thought I may be able to get a FG (in yellow) off cut next time I'm over at Ribcraft??

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Yep I agree with Jeff ....
Could also go with piece of shaped SS plate if you like...powder coated and bolted nicely and Stagged in place...look good & won't be going anywhere!....and take that west coast weather!
Got a Mate in the Fabrication game...if you want I'll ask him for a price.
Just thought I may be able to get a FG (in yellow) off cut next time I'm over at Ribcraft??

Hi matthew I would be willing to go either way if you can work your magic at RC I would appreciate it but can you also get a price from your mate.
Cheers
Billy

[A1an]

I had a similar problem when I got rid of the twin setup.

One of my options was to make a stainless plate to the desired size, wrap it in textured carbon fibre vinyl then get it lacquered.

Someone on here did it with wood effect vinyl to great effect.

Il see if I can find the thread.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by A1an

I had a similar problem when I got rid of the twin setup.

One of my options was to make a stainless plate to the desired size, wrap it in textured carbon fibre vinyl then get it lacquered.

Someone on here did it with wood effect vinyl to great effect.

Il see if I can find the thread.

Thanks Alan appreciated


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[A1an]

Here we go, sorry to the poster for stealing his picture.



Looks sweet.

You wouldn't need to do the whole dash like he has, just a rectangle to cover the holes.

Simple yet very effective.

[willk]

A different angle:

Get these lads to make you a MAYDAY card with VHF instructions, killcord reminder, etc. Cost you £30 - stick it over.

Sign-O-Times engraved products for business. Key tags, signs, name badges, trophies, tankards and glassware

I've done business with Mike for decades - good bloke.

[Poly]

What are you thinking willk? "endurance this is braewatch, any chance of a tow, over" 😀

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Poly

What are you thinking willk? "endurance this is braewatch, any chance of a tow, over" 😀

Look I'll say this once it's getting a bit boring. I also have a long memory so take heid as they say and grow up.


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[jambo]

Originally Posted by A1an

Here we go, sorry to the poster for stealing his picture.

Attachment 104504

Looks sweet.

You wouldn't need to do the whole dash like he has, just a rectangle to cover the holes.

Simple yet very effective.

Thanks Alan


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