So, as I don’t work on Mondays, I got some work done on the Bug.

I fitted the radiator - which I painted yesterday with Alclad chrome - fuel tank and brake wires.

Then I thought I’d have a try at the dashboard, which I didn’t manage to remove the chrome from. There are 8 wires that come through the dashboard and into the magneto in the centre. The kit has thin yellow rubber tube, which is a little too fat, so I’ve used my trusty DP cable for the leads. I had to drill out the pins so the wires could pass through.

Here’s how the wires will look. There will be 8 of them.

I then painted the dial bezels.

Next will be the application of a really nice looking machined aluminium transfer and the gauge faces.

That dashboard looks very promising, especially the wiring, Kevin @injidup

Just a small update as I’ve been busy replacing the cam belt and water pump on my 1:1 track car this weekend.
Fitted some of my video wires to the dynamo and added the gauge decals.

Also, I think I’ve found a source of leather for the seat.

The wires look great, my friend @injidup!

Thanks, Kevin @injidup, two cool cars, the Mazda looks immaculate.

Great work on the dashboard, Kevin @injidup
Very cool cars, especially the Lotus.
I think you mean the Mazda has 22,000km, which is closer to 13,000 miles, not 222.000km. This milage is nothing, seems like a brand new car.

The Mazda is a beauty, my friend @injydup!

I grew up in England, and lived in the Netherlands for a few years, so very familiar with salty roads and freezing conditions. So glad I don’t have to deal with that any more!

We got the cam belt done today. Ready for a trip to the track next weekend.