Looks better than new.
Make sure you add your restored steering wheel to the insurance policy Len!
 

Looks great mate! Will transform the car once its on!

Tri spokes are just perfect

Hi all,
As indicated in a previous post, refurbished my switches and refitted the original switch panel, so had to find a home for my VDO gauges I had fitted there. I have an original Ghia aircon switch panel which is fitted into the front of the console so was able to use the shape to make up a template for the insert for the gauges. Had a try at carving a shape out of foam and glassed it but not strong enough, didn't like my holesaw when came time to cut out the holes. Back to the drawing board- timber version. got the face shape ok but was a bit stumped on making the side pieces- curved in 3 directions to follow the profile on the front of the console.
Again, carved out a foam template then cut out of timber, split in half to follow the 2 different angles. Thin foam and vinyl glued onto the face and gauge holes cut out. Refitted the gauges, only  had to add to the wiring a bit due to the different configuration, one set of leads needed extension and the wiring for the plug the same .  Fitted the new stereo and back into the car. 
All I want to do now is to make up a small infill panel with a clock to fill in the gap between the top of the console and the bottom of the switch panel which will hide the wiring, having a 5 speed puts the console further back on the tunnel. Interior mods should just about be finished then, Hooray!

Hi All,
This is the Build story for my RS which I am selling.  if anyone is interested then this will give you a good idea of the work put into this car- looking for about $55K negotiable.
Cheers, Len

sorry to hear shes for sale Len, but best of luck.
Hopefully you'll find someone who can appreciate all of the graft you put in over the years.

Hi All,
Well, the RS is sold and on it's way south to a good home this coming Wednesday. Found a buyer who appreciated her as is, didn't have to go back to the standard look.   So, onto my next car- I know that most of this forum is into small Fords but would appreciate any leads to spot another car for me:
Series 3 AU Falcon XR8 / TE 50 / TS50.  Would like leather interior and not too many K's- 150,000? Colour not really an issue but not green if avoidable.  Prefer eastern states if possible.  Any help appreciated.  Cheers, Len
 

Congrats Len

Bit bitter sweet to see it go? I cant help on a lead of the TE/TS but i hope you find a nice one. I think long term it will be a great investment. Ive always said i should at least own one V8 in my lifetime (Yet to own any) so im excited for you to put one in your garage.

My last one was a 351 XA GT 4 door clone.  I now live in a small town and need a highway cruiser to go to events. Little sad, yes, but the new owners are very keen. Cheers, Len

Nice one Len, congrats.
Especially as they got where you were coming from with the mods.
Good luck finding a new money pit, I'll watch the local sites, I'm sure we can help spend your $$'s 

.. So I can put the parts back in my car now lol.. very happy you've sold her, bit of extra cash for the next vehicle..😎
A friend of mine recently bought a RS from NSW as a resto project, much needed replacement for the 2x melted mk1s shed cooker he had not long ago. I've offered to store it at my place till his new shed gets built