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AusMarty · 06-04-2009, 10:09 PM

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

clean and cool! I like!!

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

**70cst** · 06-04-2009, 10:14 PM

Neat lookin dash...Great creativity. One question...your truck only goes 80mph? I realize that would be exceeding the speed limit and you would never do that but???

**too much stuff** · 06-04-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Neat lookin dash...Great creativity. One question...your truck only goes 80mph? I realize that would be exceeding the speed limit and you would never do that but???

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!

seldomseen65 · 06-04-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AusMarty

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!!

Ray Rust · 06-04-2009, 10:22 PM

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

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

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.

AusMarty · 06-04-2009, 10:30 PM

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

Ray Rust · 06-05-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AusMarty

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

Husker · 06-04-2009, 11:31 PM

Thats pretty Cool.
Ron

jojo · 06-05-2009, 12:23 AM

Looks great!!

Lippyp · 06-05-2009, 05:14 AM

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

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

I love personalizing stuff. That is one sweet looking custom dash. Post more build pics!!!!

big_al_71 · 06-05-2009, 08:01 AM

It looks

great job

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Originally Posted by jim zag

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!!!!!

svgould · 06-05-2009, 08:23 AM

Looks great!! Are the speedo and tach 5" gauges or 3 3/8"?

AusMarty · 06-05-2009, 09:35 AM

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

Marty, you have done an awesome job!!! That dash looks great!

big mike71 · 06-05-2009, 08:20 PM

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.

AusMarty · 06-06-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

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

that's really nice. lookin forward to more pics. chris

Lippyp · 06-06-2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

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.

ANTHONY67 · 06-05-2009, 08:52 PM

looks good to me.

06-04-2009, 10:09 PM	#1
AusMarty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 215	I finished My custom dash 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 ? Attached Images

06-04-2009, 10:11 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: I finished My custom dash clean and cool! I like!! nice work! by the way, who produces those gauges? __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 06-04-2009 at 10:13 PM.

06-04-2009, 10:14 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: I finished My custom dash Neat lookin dash...Great creativity. One question...your truck only goes 80mph? I realize that would be exceeding the speed limit and you would never do that but??? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 06-04-2009 at 10:15 PM.

06-04-2009, 10:22 PM	#6
Ray Rust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: melbourne. AUSTRALIA Posts: 110	Re: I finished My custom dash 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

06-04-2009, 10:24 PM	#8
AusMarty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 215	Re: I finished My custom dash 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 "

06-04-2009, 10:30 PM	#10
AusMarty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 215	Re: I finished My custom dash 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

06-04-2009, 11:31 PM	#12
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: I finished My custom dash Thats pretty Cool. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

06-05-2009, 12:23 AM	#13
jojo printing is my trade Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 349	Re: I finished My custom dash Looks great!! __________________ Jojo's '70 stepside build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344184

06-05-2009, 05:14 AM	#14
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: I finished My custom dash 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! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

06-05-2009, 06:07 AM	#15
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: I finished My custom dash I like IT!!! If you are going FASTER than 80 MPH you should be looking at the ROAD and NOT the SPEEDO!!!! __________________ JIM ZAG

06-05-2009, 06:39 AM	#16
Southern C10 Is it done yet? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whispering Pines, NC Posts: 826	Re: I finished My custom dash I love personalizing stuff. That is one sweet looking custom dash. Post more build pics!!!! __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB New 383 Stroker/350 Turbo Some day i'll paint it John 3:16 MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398108 Last edited by Southern C10; 06-05-2009 at 06:41 AM.

06-05-2009, 08:23 AM	#18
svgould Active Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 296	Re: I finished My custom dash Looks great!! Are the speedo and tach 5" gauges or 3 3/8"? __________________ 1971 SWB SOLD LT1 motor / 4l60E transmission ECE front dropped spindles with stock height springs 4" rear springs Coys Wheels 18 x 8 all the way around Hydratech hydroboost brake system

06-05-2009, 09:35 AM	#19
AusMarty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 215	Re: I finished My custom dash 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 !!

06-05-2009, 09:42 AM	#20
maddog1331 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 398	Re: I finished My custom dash Marty, you have done an awesome job!!! That dash looks great!

06-05-2009, 08:20 PM	#21
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: I finished My custom dash 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.



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06-06-2009, 12:58 AM	#23
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: I finished My custom dash that's really nice. lookin forward to more pics. chris __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

06-05-2009, 08:52 PM	#25
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