Pictures of 289 Comp Dash

**Bill D** · February 22nd, 2009, 07:38 PM

I would like to see pictures of anyone using the 289 Comp dash layout.

Thanks
Bill D

**weaver** · February 24th, 2009, 06:15 AM

Bill I haven't installed a comp dash in quite a while but I will see if I can find a pic.

Alan

**Bill D** · February 24th, 2009, 07:35 AM

My plan, as it evolves, is to replicate CSX2129 as close as possible. I am currently searching for as much information and as many pictures as I can. The only problem I see is finding those original style valve covers

**Aggressor** · February 24th, 2009, 10:39 AM

Bill
I have collected 21 images of CSX2129. One is a fairly good shot of the dash.

CSX2129 was the third factory rack and pinion race car. Originally she was finished with both an engine and differential cooler, large barkes, drivers roll bar, pop riveted hood scoop, front brake cooling ducts, front and rear sway bars, Nassau sidepiepes, Kidney bean Halibrands, quick jacks, Konis, dual fuel tanks totaling 38 gallons and a special dash layout with a Sun tach and Stewart Warner fuel pressure and ammeter gauge. The body also has rounded more flaired rear fenders. The leading edge of the hood has been riveted to the hood frame to keep the hood skin from coming loose.

Email me are I will send them back to you.

-Geary

glsarno@verizon.net

**Slither** · February 24th, 2009, 09:17 PM

Email sent... I would love to get them too

.

Thanks!

**Aggressor** · February 24th, 2009, 10:24 PM

Paul - email was not received. Try again and I'll send photos.

-Geary

**RJacobsen** · February 25th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Found these photos, probably the same ones Geary has. the dash shot is CSX2129 and the Switch shot is CSX2136

**Bill D** · February 25th, 2009, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the closeup of the switch panel. Interesting way they have the car wired. I can not guess what reserve is for.

**ralphscott** · February 25th, 2009, 02:55 PM

Note the gear shift.

Ralph

**RJacobsen** · February 25th, 2009, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Bill D

Thanks for the closeup of the switch panel. Interesting way they have the car wired. I can not guess what reserve is for.

My first guess would be fuel tank, but I suppose they could have a reserve electrical system as well.?

**tcolley** · February 25th, 2009, 07:32 PM

this is what my competition dash looks like.

**Bill D** · February 25th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Terry-
Your car is flawless! I'm impressed. Did you use SW Comp gauges?

The more I see Unique cars, the more I am impressed with their looks and quality.

**aks801** · February 25th, 2009, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bill D

The more I see Unique cars, the more I am impressed with their looks and quality.

You and me both, brother.

**tcolley** · February 25th, 2009, 08:16 PM

Bill,

Thanks for the nice compliment!

Yes I used the SW gauges!

Here's another shot.

**Bill D** · February 25th, 2009, 08:20 PM

Simply gorgeous! I did a search for those gauges and found them. But they call out a mechanical tach. Is that correct?

**tcolley** · February 25th, 2009, 08:21 PM

Here's a 3/4 front shot and rear shot.

**tcolley** · February 25th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Bill,

They are mechanical and electrical.

**Bill D** · February 25th, 2009, 08:25 PM

More gorgeous pics! I'm drooling all over my keyboard!!

As for the tach...would it work with an MSD type dizzy?

**tcolley** · February 25th, 2009, 08:26 PM

Bill,

Here's a shot of my competition valve covers. They were hard to find and expensive and also require a special aluminum spacer available from Southern Automotive.

**Bill D** · February 25th, 2009, 08:28 PM

The perfect compliment for originality! I plan to use your car as a benchmark for my build. Mine will be red like CSX2129.

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