And the gauge pod to hold them:
 

 
Thanks go to Gorilla Industries (AGAIN!) for sourcing the original genuine TRD gauges - awesoem work pal :)

Has anyone heard whats happening with Daz and his car?
 
He hasn't updated here for a while.

nothing as far as i know. due to other expencses etc car's on hold. doesn't have V6 yet.

That car is beautiful!! 
I would love to know what the final payout figure was for the body and paint work.  Would have cost a pretty penny.

Holy crap mate what an absolute inspiration. That looks soooo tough.
 
For some reason I want to see that car at every angle possible :)

Well well guys, you're right - I've been patiently waiting for the right moment to resume works on my car, and now is the time.  I have a phone call to make tomorrow to ensure the garage space I arranged a month ago is still available, but as far as I know, we're ready to go the V6 turbo conversion beginning next week.
 
Amongst other things I've been working my arse off, involved myself in buying a house, more work, lots of driving (funnily enough) and a few other matters;  IN any event, hopefully now I can get the project finished off as I drew it up some time ago!
 
So, hopefully now the following can at last occur:
1.  dash mount gauge pod and genuine TRD gauges, new climate control unit (thanks just_ace), couple of replacement interior trim parts and the genuine TRD steering wheel (thanks Dylmrt) will complete the interior (finally!)
 
2.  full TRD suspension parts can be set up, (bushes, sway bars, end links etc) to stiffen the chassis and reduce body roll - she already corners great!
 
3.  later model brake booster installed and a full overhaul of the big brake system to improve braking performance
 
4.  a few tweaks to the castor and some trimming around the rear wheels to improve handling and clearance issues (no problems, just improvements)
 
5.  some minor running repairs to the front arch liners, and one rear wheel hub bolt repair
 
And most importantly 6.  install V6 turbo with performance prep to acheive somewhere between 370 - 400rwhp at the hands of WTF Auto.
 
Can't wait...  :)
 

  I would love to know what the final payout figure was for the body and paint work.  Would have cost a pretty penny.  

 
Finished figures for the body and paint are as follows:
 
Bodywork - $9,500 includes full custom mods to suit the ultra wide demonstrator car as much as possible WITHOUT altering the vehicle chassis or structure.  The rear quarters, side skirts and front fenders are now permanently part of the car - i.e. do not come off!  The only removable sections of body kit are the front and rear bumpers.  A few bits got missed due to strained relations towards the end of the job – a Midship Runabout logo and black grill mesh to the front bar opening at the front radiator, and a few cosmetic touches to complete...
 
Paint - $7,500 though if I was to do it again (or in fact when I get a respray as required) I'll be going to a more reputable and conscientious outfit, rather than "half job Harry".  I understand this may come at a premium but cost is not the issue if properly planned - it still irks me somewhat the shortcuts and outright lies I encountered from the painter.  But no need for tears now - the milk was spilled some time ago and the carpets have been replaced ;)  Experience was gained and expectations managed.
 
Kit - cost $1300, clearly replica makeshift efforts made from swimming pool fibreglass - attempted to be sold to me as "originals" (hahah...) the seller wanted $13,000 for "Genuine Japanese sourced kit" but "couldn't find the receipt"... Shame..
 
Still - a valuable lesson was learned here throughout all of this - the kit is not where the real expense should be - it's the skill of the installer, especially given the amount of custom I was looking. There's actually that much custom work here, the original panels are merely the skeleton upon which the rest was formed, and on that respect they've done their job admirably.  That said, there are certainly some areas where a neatening could have been done, but these are largely in un-seen places, and I guess will get ironed out as required, or as opportunity presents..
 
Glad  that you guys seem to like it J
 

Welcome back! Nice to see you are back with good news too.

Welcome back Daz!
It's been a long time between drinks.  I'm looking forward to another build thread with pics :D
Imperfections or not, your car is truly a sight to behold!!
 
Any chance of you driving it to Sydney so I (and everyone else here) can have a look in the flesh ;P

that'd be some road test... ;)
 
Spoke with WTF this morning - she's going in for major surgery on Friday... Come on!!