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Wolfinthesnow · 01-14-2009, 10:27 AM

So with everyone kringing at the sound of the word "economy" these days, I assume theres alot of broke die hards out there. Trying to keep the ball rolling on the Ye Olde GMC, with no money to spend, I took out the dash, completely separated from the cab. Didnt cost anything to do that. It isnt the right one for it anyhow, so wasnt like sacralige to me. Its a 64-66 chevy dash, and i dont like it. Any of you guys got some "thinking outside the box" dash pics, or even really cool factory dashes? Im still able to be persuaded at this point. Found some really cool Bomber Aircraft style guages in one of the mose recent Hot Rod Deluxe mags. Check them out here. http://www.classicinstruments.com/se...?SeriesCode=MA Move mouse pointer over guage description on the left of the page. Kind of confusing, was for me anyways, but thats another topic for another day...
This is what Id like to put in. Let me know what yall think.

*LILRED66* · 01-14-2009, 10:59 AM

Try this link for a few:

http://www.persh.org/pickup/interiors.htm

Joey~AP · 01-14-2009, 11:38 AM

I went to Home Depot and got a kick panel for a door. The one I got has a nickle finish. It was only a few dollars.

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Those bomber guages look sweet!

vin63 · 01-14-2009, 11:48 AM

...that's pretty damn cool, Joey!

Wolfinthesnow, it sounds like you removed the entire dash from the cab? I have an entire 60-63 Chevy dash if you're looking to modify something, or looking for the older style dashes. I had cut out and drilled all of the spot welds to remove it from a cab at a wrecking yard many years ago. It's just sitting in my shop untouched. Just another idea.

protrash64 · 01-14-2009, 12:30 PM

Nice job Joey AP.......I like taking items from elswhere and putting them to use on the project at hand.

You figure something out wolfinthesnow.

**slepysal** · 01-14-2009, 12:35 PM

In keeping with my low budget build El Cheepo, I used masonite , thats the hard pressedwood used for pegboards, minus the holes. I was going to use it as a template and insted covered it with some "chrome" sign decal.
real easy real cheep .This is how it came out
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Hey Joey what did you use to cut the holes out on yours ?

ol Curt · 01-17-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey~AP

I went to Home Depot and got a kick panel for a door. The one I got has a nickle finish. It was only a few dollars.

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Those bomber guages look sweet!

Well I always said I wouldn't change mine from stock, but gotta admit, those are sweet. Did you have to polish the nickel? Where did you get the gauges?

Also, what does the Keystone Light motor redline at?

Joey~AP · 01-19-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

Well I always said I wouldn't change mine from stock, but gotta admit, those are sweet. Did you have to polish the nickel? Where did you get the gauges?

Also, what does the Keystone Light motor redline at?

The nickle kick panel was bought as is. I put maskin tape on it, so I wouldnt scratch the finish, while doin all the cuttin.

Got the guages at O'Rielly's. They are Eiquus (sp?).

MrPhotographer06 · 01-19-2009, 11:44 AM

has anyone ever done a white dash?

pics?

Joey~AP · 01-14-2009, 12:37 PM

Hole saws.

I had to use a dremel to make em fit perfect.

Wolfinthesnow · 01-14-2009, 12:40 PM

Very cool idea with the kick panel Joey. and you cant even tell what it was originally for. Very professional looking indeed.

protrash64 · 01-14-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Hole saws.

I had to use a dremel to make em fit perfect.

I made a dash out of an old glove box door. I dont have pics in the computer right now. I used hole saws also. And as Joey AP stated, you need to route 'em out to fit nice and tite. At the time I mentioned that Autometer could make a killing if they came out with a set of holesaws to fit their guages

!! I dont know where they come up with the diameters for those things.

TimE · 01-14-2009, 10:12 PM

C'mon PT, you gotta post a pic of that dash. I remember when you posted some pics of how you were gonna set it up but I just now realized that you never showed us the finished product.

The other dashes you guys have posted look nice. Clean install jobs.

502tripower · 01-15-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Hole saws.

I had to use a dremel to make em fit perfect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

I made a dash out of an old glove box door. I dont have pics in the computer right now. I used hole saws also. And as Joey AP stated, you need to route 'em out to fit nice and tite. At the time I mentioned that Autometer could make a killing if they came out with a set of holesaws to fit their guages

!! I dont know where they come up with the diameters for those things.

Dashes look good guys....

Anytime I run into that issue I use my spindle sander.

protrash64 · 01-15-2009, 02:39 PM

I may need to borrow that sometime, 502

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502tripower · 01-15-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

I may need to borrow that sometime, 502

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Come on over....

Joey~AP · 01-14-2009, 12:40 PM

Thanks, fellas!

**slepysal** · 01-14-2009, 12:42 PM

Thanks Joey , as I mentioned mine was suposed to be a temp. thing but so far (1 year) no probs with it

Wolfinthesnow · 01-14-2009, 12:45 PM

Now thats outside the box! It looks great as well, good job!. Thanks for the help so far guys!

Joey~AP · 01-14-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

Thanks Joey , as I mentioned mine was suposed to be a temp. thing but so far (1 year) no probs with it

I wouldnt change a thing and call it permanent!

**slepysal** · 01-14-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

I wouldnt change a thing and call it permanent!

Thanks for now it stays!

Wolfinthesnow · 01-14-2009, 01:55 PM

Joey, how did you attatch your dash plate to the trim? Any pics of the back of it?

Joey~AP · 01-14-2009, 02:03 PM

After I removed the dash, I unbolted the ring from the cluster panel.

I used the cluster panel for a template.

There are like 6 screws and a couple dow pin type hootuses on it.

joe231 · 01-14-2009, 02:07 PM

looks nice guys!!

joe231 · 01-14-2009, 10:18 PM

there was a guy on here(i think) that did a custom dash using pvc
it was cool.....wish i would have saved a pic

01-14-2009, 10:27 AM	#1
Wolfinthesnow I put the laughter n slaughter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 172	Any Dash Ideas So with everyone kringing at the sound of the word "economy" these days, I assume theres alot of broke die hards out there. Trying to keep the ball rolling on the Ye Olde GMC, with no money to spend, I took out the dash, completely separated from the cab. Didnt cost anything to do that. It isnt the right one for it anyhow, so wasnt like sacralige to me. Its a 64-66 chevy dash, and i dont like it. Any of you guys got some "thinking outside the box" dash pics, or even really cool factory dashes? Im still able to be persuaded at this point. Found some really cool Bomber Aircraft style guages in one of the mose recent Hot Rod Deluxe mags. Check them out here. http://www.classicinstruments.com/se...?SeriesCode=MA Move mouse pointer over guage description on the left of the page. Kind of confusing, was for me anyways, but thats another topic for another day... This is what Id like to put in. Let me know what yall think. __________________ I still dont care how you did it in California!!! Last edited by Wolfinthesnow; 01-14-2009 at 10:30 AM.

01-14-2009, 10:59 AM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Any Dash Ideas Try this link for a few: http://www.persh.org/pickup/interiors.htm

01-14-2009, 11:38 AM	#3
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Any Dash Ideas I went to Home Depot and got a kick panel for a door. The one I got has a nickle finish. It was only a few dollars. Those bomber guages look sweet! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

01-14-2009, 11:48 AM	#4
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Any Dash Ideas ...that's pretty damn cool, Joey! Wolfinthesnow, it sounds like you removed the entire dash from the cab? I have an entire 60-63 Chevy dash if you're looking to modify something, or looking for the older style dashes. I had cut out and drilled all of the spot welds to remove it from a cab at a wrecking yard many years ago. It's just sitting in my shop untouched. Just another idea. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

01-14-2009, 12:30 PM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Any Dash Ideas Nice job Joey AP.......I like taking items from elswhere and putting them to use on the project at hand. You figure something out wolfinthesnow. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

01-14-2009, 12:35 PM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Any Dash Ideas In keeping with my low budget build El Cheepo, I used masonite , thats the hard pressedwood used for pegboards, minus the holes. I was going to use it as a template and insted covered it with some "chrome" sign decal. real easy real cheep .This is how it came out Hey Joey what did you use to cut the holes out on yours ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-19-2009, 11:44 AM	#9
MrPhotographer06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: smalltown,SC Posts: 133	Re: Any Dash Ideas has anyone ever done a white dash? pics? __________________ 63 C10 Longstepper -Rusty [temporary name] White/Red theme planned -Scott

01-14-2009, 12:37 PM	#10
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Any Dash Ideas Hole saws. I had to use a dremel to make em fit perfect. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck. Last edited by Joey~AP; 01-14-2009 at 12:38 PM.

01-14-2009, 12:40 PM	#11
Wolfinthesnow I put the laughter n slaughter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 172	Re: Any Dash Ideas Very cool idea with the kick panel Joey. and you cant even tell what it was originally for. Very professional looking indeed. __________________ I still dont care how you did it in California!!!

01-14-2009, 10:12 PM	#13
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Any Dash Ideas C'mon PT, you gotta post a pic of that dash. I remember when you posted some pics of how you were gonna set it up but I just now realized that you never showed us the finished product. The other dashes you guys have posted look nice. Clean install jobs. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-15-2009, 02:39 PM	#15
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Any Dash Ideas I may need to borrow that sometime, 502. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

01-14-2009, 12:40 PM	#17
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Any Dash Ideas Thanks, fellas! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

01-14-2009, 12:42 PM	#18
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Any Dash Ideas Thanks Joey , as I mentioned mine was suposed to be a temp. thing but so far (1 year) no probs with it __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 01-14-2009 at 12:43 PM.

01-14-2009, 12:45 PM	#19
Wolfinthesnow I put the laughter n slaughter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 172	Re: Any Dash Ideas Now thats outside the box! It looks great as well, good job!. Thanks for the help so far guys! __________________ I still dont care how you did it in California!!!

01-14-2009, 01:55 PM	#22
Wolfinthesnow I put the laughter n slaughter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 172	Re: Any Dash Ideas Joey, how did you attatch your dash plate to the trim? Any pics of the back of it? __________________ I still dont care how you did it in California!!!



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01-14-2009, 02:03 PM	#23
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Any Dash Ideas After I removed the dash, I unbolted the ring from the cluster panel. I used the cluster panel for a template. There are like 6 screws and a couple dow pin type hootuses on it. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

01-14-2009, 02:07 PM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Any Dash Ideas looks nice guys!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-14-2009, 10:18 PM	#25
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Any Dash Ideas there was a guy on here(i think) that did a custom dash using pvc it was cool.....wish i would have saved a pic __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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