I'm not sure about adhesive, bit I would at least use silicone to prevent rattles. Mine is just bolted and the glass was cut out.What are people using for adhesive to hold the aluminum on the firewall around the trans tunnel,I am going to use screws around the outside edge I was wondering what a good adhesive is to bond stainless to fiberglass around the trans tunnel.
I have seen guy's take a abrasive disc to stainless and create a cool machined finish that is very industrial looking. You can also give it a brushed look like on the DeLorian. Just a thought (options).Wow! That's a mirror not a firewall! LoL
I'm more inclined to go with a brushed look or even raw aluminum for some reason.
I like the mirrored look on certain T's, but my gut feeling for my car is that it will push the look into a different direction. I'm leaning more towards a competition vibe I guess...although I never intend to run the car anywhere but the street.
The more I think about it the more I think I need something like 1/8" or 3/16" plate so the thicker edge is visible.
Regarding bonding...I guess something like PL Premium structural adhesive is a bit overkill and won't allow for removal if something required it at a later date?
That looks good! I wish I had room for a top loader in my t. I like your cowl steering as well. I am relocating the box in mine for leg room, but the shifter is still a concern. I have a work-around planned. I measured for a t56 that I have, but the shifter would be back into the seat so I will likely retain the t10 and modify the shifter.Sure, Lee. Here's the dash while being built/fit and the finished product with edge trim. It is made of .063" thick (1/16") aluminum. After engine-turn brushing, I coated it with clear urethane (same as the firewall). If you don't put some kind of clear finish on the brushed aluminum it will turn dark and is impossible to keep clean.
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We used it to hold extremely heavy glass and aluminum frames in commercial construction. There definitely is a difference between brands, etc...It needs to be adhesive, not sealer to hold like glue.G E silicone, will hold anything . I even use it on header and collector gaskets. Sounds crazy but it holds up.