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I was going to attempt vacuum forming but unfortunately I couldn't track down the hybrid plastic/vinyl which is quite thin that is used for that process. In hindsight though I wonder if that's why so many of these classic dashes cracked over time due to the fragility of the covering.

I got hold of some 4way stretch vinyl which looks like your typical vinyl but stretched on both planes, 1lt of F8 high heat contact adhesive and a whole lot of patience!!
The worst bit was where it dives in sharply on the left of where the heater vents come out, I think this maxed out the vinyls stretch capabilities and my patience.... God I love the unforgiving nature of contact adhesive... yeah right!!
Anyway vinyl and glue come to $180, because the dash is slightly longer the the width of the vinyl I had to buy 2m which leaves enough to do it again.

General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials

Last post by JoKer - November 20, 2025, 09:34:29 PM

phwoar what did you do!

is that vacuum formed or paint?

General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials

Last post by Doozer - November 20, 2025, 02:59:12 PM

Nailed it in one... potentially learnt a couple of things for next time, but really hoping that doesn't come any time soon!!
All in all very happy with the result and the price!!
Now I just need to come up with a new fascia for the instrument cluster as mine has been absolutely butchered by a previous owner

Technical / Re: 74 hillman avenger 2 door ...

Last post by JoKer - November 19, 2025, 11:32:56 AM

Young Jesse will be searching the group again soon, as the rebuild has commenced!

I'm doing similar "50th" birthday on my car & found these

https://superpro-suspension.com/eu/search/product/steering-suspension/suspension/bushings/bushings-for-hillman-avenger

NOW the trouble is the exact same part here

https://trade.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/superpro-sup-pro-uni-link-pin-b-ush/SPO10047038.html

is not flagged as "for our cars"

I might bite bullet on that one and try them out (have had fail in past with wheel bearing part that "was" for Avenger (but wasn't)

so yeah unless anyone can confirm or deny, sharing info for the community would be mucho gracias' <3

General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials

Last post by JoKer - November 18, 2025, 10:20:05 AM

neat progress thank you for updating

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General Avenger Discussion / Re: GLS dials

Last post by Doozer - November 16, 2025, 08:05:55 PM

Dash is all filled, sanded, sealed, filled , sanded and sealed again and ready to attempt the re-vinyl process....

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