Ascot Roadster
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Dash and Interior Concepts
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Dash Concepts
The Ascot interior dimensions are challenging because
of the limited size. The design called for a mid 1940's interior design,
with a special eye toward being very appealing. The design required a
cockpit that was compact, visually satisfying and a place a driver would feel
comfortable and
happy.
The limited width called for innovative thinking in instrument placement,
avoiding the stark, in a row placements so common in current street rod
construction. The actual width of the cockpit is only 44 inches and all of
the
instruments are industry standard sizes. Urethane skin over foam is used
on the supporting layer and fiberglass forms the basic dash structure. All
metal attachments are flat backed and are designed to be made of aluminum in a
CNC machine center, then chromed.
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This concept opens a long storage bin in
the upper part of the dash. It uses a keyed ignition as well as a Start
button. The decorative insert material is wood grain
or classic turtle shell. Gold instrument faces may take the design
into the 30's and miss the target. |
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This concept brought the contrasting body
color into the cockpit and uses three large instruments, one being a four
in one combination. All metal parts are flat backed and can be made
on a CNC machine center. Start button is on the left. |
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Similar to the first concept, only using
white instruments and an asymmetrical layout for part of the
instruments. Start button above the key. |
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This concept uses a dual pod design with
vertical main instruments. Switches are pull type. |
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This concept incorporates a storage area
in the pod shapes, which are not symmetrical. Switches are pull
type. |
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This concept has received very good focus
group reviews. It uses a single pod to center the main instrument
cluster and pull type switches. A package shelf is visible under the
main dash panel. |
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