Dashboard modifications

[james.a.c.911]

Hi,

I am looking to do a little bit of DIY on my race car. It’s a 1979 Porsche 924, and as such has a dashboard with lots of cracks. I plan to fill the cracks and then flock the dash.

I would also like to use the place for the central speaker in the middle of the dash to house my Aim Solo 2 and digital temperature reader.
The idea would be to create a little hood on top and then a mounting plate below for the two devices. Picture of a 924 dash attached.

I have no idea what to use to do this.
Should i be looking at sheet aluminium? Is it easy to bend into shape? Any other material that would be easier? Will i need to buy special tools?

Any help would be much appreciated!

[james.a.c.911]

Hi -
That sounds like a good option.
How difficult is it to shape, and does it hold its shape?
Do you need a heat gun and any specific tools to bend it?
Thanks!

[james.a.c.911]

Hi drmotorsport,
Thanks a lot. Have watched a few YouTube videos and this looks easy to work with - looks like you pointed me in the direction of the best solution.
James