Hey folks,
Just registered, mainly to pick your brains about a project I'm working on.
I'll give you the question first, then explain why I'm asking.
In researching 1971 model year Demons, I find three styles of dashboard were used... with no obvious rhyme or reason for when each car gets a particular type dash. I need to know specifically how these dash types relate to 1971 Demons (no other year nor model- no Darts).
The questions: What was the standard, correct dash setup for a 1971 Demon Sizzler with a 318/Auto? If #3 is the answer, the question becomes- Was #2 *ever* put in a Sizzler by the factory? How about #1...was it for 340 cars only, or could it be a stand-alone option in a Sizzler 318?
1: 3 round gauges.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/...6429e5a6c7.jpg
2: Horizontal speedometer
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0004_large.jpg
3: Square speedometer
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0006_large.jpg
Here's the why: I'm modifying a 1:18 scale diecast car- well, two of them- to combine a higher quality Dart model's front half to a lower quality Demon's back half (that has a terribly inaccurate front clip)...
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/914/009xb.jpg
...creating a more accurate-looking Demon.
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3852/001xj.jpg
In the process, I decided to make it a more unique replica by downgrading it's options. Most folks want the hi-po version- top of the line...so they're happy with the Demon 340. I want to replicate a Sizzler instead. Here's the tragically parted-out wreck I'm aiming to recreate as new...
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8880/demon1q.jpg
...and here's a photoshop of the general intended result...
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4...on2leftfro.jpg
Well, the Dart replica came with the #2 dash above. The Demon 340 replica came with the #1 dash. So could either have been factory-installed in a Sizzler?
Apologies for jumping in first post with such a lengthy one, but I'm finding no answers online (allpar has an insultingly short page on A-bodies). Sizzlers don't get much play!
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide.:cheers:
Just registered, mainly to pick your brains about a project I'm working on.
I'll give you the question first, then explain why I'm asking.
In researching 1971 model year Demons, I find three styles of dashboard were used... with no obvious rhyme or reason for when each car gets a particular type dash. I need to know specifically how these dash types relate to 1971 Demons (no other year nor model- no Darts).
The questions: What was the standard, correct dash setup for a 1971 Demon Sizzler with a 318/Auto? If #3 is the answer, the question becomes- Was #2 *ever* put in a Sizzler by the factory? How about #1...was it for 340 cars only, or could it be a stand-alone option in a Sizzler 318?
1: 3 round gauges.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/...6429e5a6c7.jpg
2: Horizontal speedometer
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0004_large.jpg
3: Square speedometer
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0006_large.jpg
Here's the why: I'm modifying a 1:18 scale diecast car- well, two of them- to combine a higher quality Dart model's front half to a lower quality Demon's back half (that has a terribly inaccurate front clip)...
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/914/009xb.jpg
...creating a more accurate-looking Demon.
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3852/001xj.jpg
In the process, I decided to make it a more unique replica by downgrading it's options. Most folks want the hi-po version- top of the line...so they're happy with the Demon 340. I want to replicate a Sizzler instead. Here's the tragically parted-out wreck I'm aiming to recreate as new...
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8880/demon1q.jpg
...and here's a photoshop of the general intended result...
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4...on2leftfro.jpg
Well, the Dart replica came with the #2 dash above. The Demon 340 replica came with the #1 dash. So could either have been factory-installed in a Sizzler?
Apologies for jumping in first post with such a lengthy one, but I'm finding no answers online (allpar has an insultingly short page on A-bodies). Sizzlers don't get much play!
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide.:cheers:
