I started with a piece of cardboard (like most of my modifications) and mocked up what I thought I wanted. When I was close to what looked right to me I flattened the cardboard and drew an outline on some aluminum sheeting I had (the same plate I used for the speedometer plate).
After it was drawn I used my Bladerunner (a table top jig saw) to cut out the profile.
I then used a small vise, a hammer and my hands to shape the bends.
I had to make adjustments as I went, but for the most part the cover fit right away.
To get the edges straight after bending I used a pedestal belt sander. This left a rough edge that I had ti file down before sanding. I used a sanding block to shape the bends so that they were uniform because when using black paint, light reflection can bring out the slightest mistakes.
I prepped it for primer and then sprayed it black.
I then had to mount it to the speedometer plate. I drilled .190" holes and used 8-32 button head screws and Locktite.
And the final look with the speedometer mounted.
I am very happy with the way this looks. I do not think this project took more than three hours of my time and now my wires are not exposed.
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