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AusMarty 06-04-2009 10:09 PM
I finished My custom dash
 
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After a lot of deliberation i've come up with this dash for my truck, I got the idea of cutting out the centre of the original dash and making up a panel to go on top from one of the board members then added my own personal touches,
What do you think ?

tcb-1 06-04-2009 10:11 PM
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clean and cool! I like!!

nice work! by the way, who produces those gauges?

70cst 06-04-2009 10:14 PM
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Neat lookin dash...Great creativity. One question...your truck only goes 80mph? I realize that would be exceeding the speed limit :lol: and you would never do that but??? :burnout::burnout::burnout:

seldomseen65 06-04-2009 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by AusMarty (Post 3343932)
After a lot of deliberation i've come up with this dash for my truck, I got the idea of cutting out the centre of the original dash and making up a panel to go on top from one of the board members then added my own personal touches,
What do you think ?
too cool, like the way you did the gauges ,"a rocket scientist is born" very good imagination , your future is secure now!!

too much stuff 06-04-2009 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 70cst (Post 3343947)
Neat lookin dash...Great creativity. One question...your truck only goes 80mph? I realize that would be exceeding the speed limit :lol: and you would never do that but??? :burnout::burnout::burnout:
It looks like the speedo on the right goes to 140 mph. The tach goes to 8K on the left. I had to look twice also.

Nice looking dash cluster!

Ray Rust 06-04-2009 10:22 PM
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G'day Marty , looks like you've been busy out in the shed , your dash looks great , have you made any other progress on your project ?

Cheers Ray

70cst 06-04-2009 10:24 PM
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too much stuff ...It looks like the speedo on the right goes to 140 mph. The tach goes to 8K on the left. I had to look twice also.

Nice looking dash cluster!
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AusMarty 06-04-2009 10:24 PM
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Gauges are made by TPI.
70 cst The speedo is on the right hand side because I have converted the dash to right hand, I have also used a locally made chassis with all the rhd components, "Good pickup though "

70cst 06-04-2009 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AusMarty (Post 3343964)
Gauges are made by TPI.
70 cst The speedo is on the right hand side because I have converted the dash to right hand, I have also used a locally made chassis with all the rhd components, "Good pickup though "

My Bad...but that is a very nice dash you made. :metal:

AusMarty 06-04-2009 10:30 PM
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Hi Ray, yes it's getting there, I'm picking up a heater air con tommorrow for it that'll keep me out of trouble for a while

Husker 06-04-2009 11:31 PM
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Thats pretty Cool.
Ron

jojo 06-05-2009 12:23 AM
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Looks great!!

Ray Rust 06-05-2009 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by AusMarty (Post 3343979)
Hi Ray, yes it's getting there, I'm picking up a heater air con tommorrow for it that'll keep me out of trouble for a while
Marty you should post some progress pics , that'd save me the long drive up the hill to check it out !!!! Ray

Lippyp 06-05-2009 05:14 AM
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I'dlove to see one in right hand drive. I'd never swap mine for one no matter how much more convenient it would be, at least sitting on the left makes it easier for me to watch the ladies on the pavement in summer!

jim zag 06-05-2009 06:07 AM
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I like IT!!! If you are going FASTER than 80 MPH you should be looking at the ROAD and NOT the SPEEDO!!!!

Southern C10 06-05-2009 06:39 AM
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I love personalizing stuff. That is one sweet looking custom dash. Post more build pics!!!!

big_al_71 06-05-2009 08:01 AM
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It looks :metal: great job



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Originally Posted by jim zag (Post 3344311)
I like IT!!! If you are going FASTER than 80 MPH you should be looking at the ROAD and NOT the SPEEDO!!!!
This is very true!!!!! :lol:

svgould 06-05-2009 08:23 AM
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Looks great!! Are the speedo and tach 5" gauges or 3 3/8"?

AusMarty 06-05-2009 09:35 AM
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The gauges are 3 3/8"
I have been meaning to do a build thread, when I get a bit more time i'll put some pics together
Thanks for all the comments guys, gets me more motivated !!

maddog1331 06-05-2009 09:42 AM
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Marty, you have done an awesome job!!! That dash looks great!

big mike71 06-05-2009 08:20 PM
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How are your brake and gas pedals set up, is the brake pedal to the right or the left of gas pedal. Do you use your left foot or right to drive. Sorry for all the questions just curious.

ANTHONY67 06-05-2009 08:52 PM
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looks good to me.

OARNGESI 06-05-2009 11:18 PM
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really nice job

mr48chev 06-05-2009 11:40 PM
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That looks great, clean and simple.
I've thought about getting a spare glove box door to use with custom gages.

BossHogg69 06-06-2009 12:03 AM
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sweeeet - very nice custom touch, yet stick keeps an original vibe. good work.

AusMarty 06-06-2009 12:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by big mike71 (Post 3345258)
How are your brake and gas pedals set up, is the brake pedal to the right or the left of gas pedal. Do you use your left foot or right to drive. Sorry for all the questions just curious.
Mike, the gas pedal is on the right and brake on the left, so it's still the same as you guys

71chevytruckguy 06-06-2009 12:58 AM
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that's really nice. lookin forward to more pics. chris

Lippyp 06-06-2009 02:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by big mike71 (Post 3345258)
How are your brake and gas pedals set up, is the brake pedal to the right or the left of gas pedal. Do you use your left foot or right to drive. Sorry for all the questions just curious.
If its setup normally then its exactly the same as you, gas pedal to the right then brake then clutch to the left if its a manual.


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