New Dash To Install

[Bygracealone]

Hey boys,

Looky what I just scored on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%3AME WN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300112844184&rd=1&rd=1

This dash panel comes with brand new Faria gauges and the tach has the built in system check for my motor. Plus, it even comes with the switches and a fuse panel. All that for about $75 including shipping!

The only downside is that it has the Crestliner insignia on it. Maybe I'll have a small Wellcraft plaque made to cover it over.

I plan on making a couple of modification to the dash. After seeing what Skools did on his 21, I think I can design something to make this new dash work. I think it's gonna look really clean when I'm done.

[Blue_Runner]

BGA, looks pretty cool! I'd say the price was right too. Can't wait to see it installed.

[Bygracealone]

Thanks buddy, I'll be sure to post some pics. Looks like I have a bit of fiberglassin' to do :P

By the way, did you pick up your NFB yet? I posted a link for you in that thread, but it may have been too late...

[Sean]

Thats sharp lookin..
Good find!

[Bygracealone]

Thanks Sean.

If any of you are looking for some Faria guages like those, you can buy this setup with the dash:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%3AME WA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300112844223&rd=1&rd=1

My finder's fee is the tilt/trim gauge that is comes with... :P

Somebody like Skools could actually make a dash like that fit in a V20... But even if the dash can't be used, the gauges, switches, fuse block and wiring can all be taken off and used on your current J/E setup (1996+).

[msbhammer]

You lucky dog you. That set up is sweet looking, ;D

[charlie_the_tuna]

thats pretty.
whats the red button?

[macojoe]

Thats awsome!! you can't even buy the Tac for that!! God going!!

[Bygracealone]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Hey, that other auction is still going on... You, too, can gussy up your instruments and switches for cheap... :)

Charlie, the red button is the horn...

[Mac_Attack]

I thought it was the turbo button. Nice purchase! Billy Mac ;D

[Bygracealone]

Billy, you're confusing my dash with yours... turbo buttons only come with Etecs ;)

[Skools Out]

man i like them they would look good in my 21 ;D ;D

[Stillrunning]

Looks good I thought the red button was for the nitro!

[reelapeelin]

I thought the red button was for the passenger-side ejector seat :o ...






Nice lookin' dash BGA!!...yer keepin' the work on yer "V" pretty close to the vest ;) ... hows about a lil' peek-a-boo for ol' Reelapeelin' ... 8) ...

[Bygracealone]

Naah Reel, I'm not purposely keeping things on the down low; I'm just slow getting around to doing the work and posting the progress...

By the way boys, the seller has a few more of these things for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Boat-4-gauge-switches-panel-NEW_W0QQitemZ300115212940QQihZ020QQcategoryZ50437Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Evinrude-Johnson-4-gauge-switches-panel-NEW_W0QQitemZ300115213027QQihZ020QQcategoryZ50437Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tiller-panel-with-fuel-gauge-and-rotary-switches_W0QQitemZ300115213219QQihZ020QQcategoryZ5 0437QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Evinrude-Johnson-5-gauge-panel-NEW_W0QQitemZ300115213031QQihZ020QQcategoryZ50437Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[lumberslinger178]

thats pretty.
whats the red button?
thats an ejector seat button for mrs grace or anyone who gets tired of fishing ;D

[Bygracealone]

Good one Lumber ;D

[brianct12]

Grace, Could you post what the overall length and width is for that panel ?? That is a clean panel for a very nice price - I might be tempted.
Thanks, Brian

[Bygracealone]

Sure Brian. It's 6 1/2" x 14".

I actually bought one of the other panels as well. The one that's molded to fit inside the dash area. But I bought it only to get the tilt/trim gauge off of it to install on the first one. I plan to turn around and sell the second one without that gauge.

Also, the wiring on the gauges looks a bit different than what I'm used to seeing. Normally, there are a number of posts on the back, but not on these ones. They have plugs coming out of them that are already connected to the gauges. It will be interesting trying to hook it all up, but I think it's quite doable. Indeed, great price for full set of Faria gauges and the knob switches (not to forget it also includes the fuse block). Man, this guy should hire me as a salesman ;D

I'll try to post some pics of the back of it on Monday.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Those are very nice Grace. Well done....cant wait to see it finished up! 8)

[Bygracealone]

Thanks bro, me too! Lord willing, I hope to get some of it done next week. I'll be taking some more fiberglassin' lessons from you and Skools :P

I have till Wednesday to get this stuff done. My wife is scheduled to be induced to give birth to our second child at 8:00 PM that night ;D It's a boy! ;D After that, I don't think I'll have a whole lot of time to tend to boat stuff for a short while.

[Stinky_Hooker]

I hear ya! Good luck with the wife and congrats! 8)

Yall are in my prayers! ;)