I went to the metal shop and got a piece of stainless to build my dash out of. I then decided to take it to the machine shop to have it cut on their shear. After talking to them I found out they had a break too, so I just had them throw a couple bends in it to contour my dash. Much easier than trying to bend it myself on the bench. It cost me $12.50 and around $20 for the metal.
I cut out the portions for the gauge panel and steering wheel and then could take off the plastic. Turned out pretty good over all.
I made the panel out of alluminum because it was easier to cut the holes for the gauges. I was able to use a file to make everything fit nice.
Here is a picture of the panel in place minus the CB, the water temp guage and some switches.
Here you can see how the stainless fits up under the dash pad. I still need to make a cover for the fuse and relay area on the passenger side. It will hinge down similar to a glove box.
I got the other guage just today and was able to put it into the panel to see a finished look. Still need to wire it up and put in the CB. I really like the dark gray on stainless look.
I cut out the portions for the gauge panel and steering wheel and then could take off the plastic. Turned out pretty good over all.
I made the panel out of alluminum because it was easier to cut the holes for the gauges. I was able to use a file to make everything fit nice.
Here is a picture of the panel in place minus the CB, the water temp guage and some switches.
Here you can see how the stainless fits up under the dash pad. I still need to make a cover for the fuse and relay area on the passenger side. It will hinge down similar to a glove box.
I got the other guage just today and was able to put it into the panel to see a finished look. Still need to wire it up and put in the CB. I really like the dark gray on stainless look. 
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