looks like a really cool idea for a winter project!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the idea of aluminum, that way I can do as you did and use the gauges that I want to in the locations I want them. Did you use the factory dash piece as a template for initial cutting of the aluminum?
Where did you get the faux carbon fiber material? Do you have the web site??
Thanx also to XB2003 for his post. The more ideas the better!
Hope others who have done this will also post!!