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Low87on20s 03-04-2004 02:31 PM

Anyone want to try the newer dash upgrade??
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2463824328

bigd65 03-04-2004 02:59 PM

That seems impossible. All the gauges and speedo are computer controlled. Besides that who would want that headache

Low87on20s 03-04-2004 03:06 PM

There's a pic somewhere on here where someone did this to a yellow stepside(I think). It looked great, but I agree that it would be painful.

PHOENIX 03-04-2004 03:27 PM

It can be done, and I have seen it at a few shows. I have some pics from here and some I took. If I can dig them up Ill post them.
Anyway, I think the original dash looks better then those in our trucks.

PHOENIX 03-04-2004 05:28 PM

Here is the only one I have on this computer. Someone on this forum posted this picture before, they may have more.

LOHRTBT 03-04-2004 05:32 PM

I like it...but im weird!

gldevall 03-04-2004 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
..but im weird!
We all know that. :D

Low87on20s 03-04-2004 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
I like it...but im weird!
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|| I'm with weirdo ||

Lynx 03-04-2004 05:50 PM

I like it but would probably would never try to do it just cause of the pain it would be to make it fit.

also he says it will be a direct bolt in for a 88-94 truck... is this true?

bigd65 03-04-2004 06:14 PM

It look GOOD, but how it the #E!! did he get the seed and all that to work

shavedchevy 03-04-2004 07:28 PM

I love that upgraded look you get the best of both worlds.... classic body style will a cool interior(kind of tired of the simplicity of the old interiors). I thought I heard though that this one didn't look very good by the windsheil when installed. If I did this I would want it to look like it was made to fit and to have it rattle and squeak free when completed

How much would you probly have to cut to make it fit good? I'm planning on doing my interior in the next 5 or so years so this is a very possible option.

N2TRUX 03-04-2004 09:29 PM

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I think that's my pic posted above. Here's the truck that it in. It was in Truckin (I think) a couple moths ago. I don't have a problem with the dash, but the doors panels would need to blend for me to like it...:cool:

KShortell 03-05-2004 11:07 AM

I prefer our "old" dashboards. The radio controls over by the driver (me) are mine, all mine mine mine mine mine--- ha ha ha ha ha haaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh! :devil:

TwinTurbo 03-05-2004 11:12 AM

I like the original dashes, nice chrome details, timeless look. The newer dashes are just a hunk of crappy plastic if you ask me. The gauges are fugly and the heater/ac controls are like those in a KIA

Low87on20s 03-05-2004 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by KShortell
I prefer our "old" dashboards. The radio controls over by the driver (me) are mine, all mine mine mine mine mine--- ha ha ha ha ha haaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh! :devil:
You'd love my 2004 then. The radio controls are on the steering wheel!! :D

79BIG10 03-05-2004 08:38 PM

I've got that issue here and it looks good but gimme some Autometer's on my old setup and I'll be even happier :D

87 STEPPER 03-07-2004 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by TwinTurbo
I like the original dashes, nice chrome details, timeless look. The newer dashes are just a hunk of crappy plastic if you ask me. The gauges are fugly and the heater/ac controls are like those in a KIA
I agree 100% what's so bad about a stock dash??

As we all know anything is possible with time & money and some smart's but some mod's just should not be done and i think this is one of them.

corn 03-07-2004 07:08 PM

I like the custom idea but id prefer to go the other way. If I was going to cut my dash out Id rather see a 57 chevy dash or something in mine...corn

8t5Silverado 03-08-2004 12:18 AM

I don't know about the dash, but I would take a 6.0 Liter out of a new truck to put in mine. Not that I could afford it (there is one 10 miles from me...)

:D

Russell 03-08-2004 12:35 AM

Them 6.0s are some fast trucks, lol I got the crap kicked outta me by one, hehe. Then again, I'm running a bone stock 5.7 so what I can I expect? :D


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