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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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KITT's Dash Is Painted!!!

I was finally able to get my KITT dash painted. I was going for an updated version just like my steering wheel. Well, here are a couple preview pics of my dash painted. it has not been clear coated yet but you can see how it looks.









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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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And here are a few more pics with a shot of clear on them. It will be sanded again and 4 more coats of clear on it and it should be done.





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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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that is sharp! great paint work
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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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That looks so sweet, I can't wait to see it in action!
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Looks great!

Are you a member of knightregistries.com???
I think i've seen your pics there...
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Love the red and black theme. I already thought your car was one of the best thirdgens and this is just extra icing on the cake.
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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sharp!
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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I must admit that looks pretty slick. You plan on making it a replica of the show or will you do a little bit of custom instrumentation?
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Looks good. Not digging the red myself, I like the movie look.

But since it IS KITT, Im behind you 100%
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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Well, I finally got the dash back and it looks awesome. Kittforever did an awesome job on it. Here are the pics of it installed in the car with the steering wheel.
















I stll need to finish up the tv bezel but it looks awesome the way it sits now. Let me know what you think.
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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1 Question. Doesn't the reflection from the dash mess u up when you drive??? I had mine clear coated (shiny) and it reflected off the windshield that I just tossed it out as soon as I got home.

Other than that I love the idea. I wanted to do a KITT replica that had todays touches with some stuff I thought up.

In one word SEXY
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 05:12 AM
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What about the switchpod behind the gullwing??
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