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MOJO1963GMC · 08-29-2009, 01:49 AM

As we all know the instrument panels for GMC trucks are different than the Chevys. Does anyone know where I can get a custom instrument panel for my GMC?

**Captainfab** · 08-29-2009, 02:00 AM

These guys have a billet aluminum panel for the GMC's

http://www.boeseengineering.com/

jbgroby · 08-29-2009, 11:16 AM

Mojo,

I too have a GMC and because I have the rare options Facory Electric Clock and OEM Tach, I had to have a new dash incert panel made so I can hold all of the dials. I'm putting in Dolphin machanical gauge. I took the mainn dash panel to a local shop and had them make a 1/4" think aluminum incert. See pictures before after.

First pictures shows the 62-66 panel where you would put the clock and tack, but it still had the idiot lights whcih I DO NOT WANT. So I modeled my new incert off the 62-66 style only with dials.

I'll make several post to get in all the pictures. The guy only charges $100. and it is custom made to fit what ever you have. my direcct email is jbgroby@charter.net email me if you ned to have one made.

Jake

jbgroby · 08-29-2009, 11:19 AM

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**slepysal** · 08-29-2009, 11:36 AM

Here is my low buck insertI made for my 60 Chevy, but you can fab it up for your GMC
I used masonite ( the peg board material with out the holes) and drilled out the holes, I used some chrome viynil I got from a sign shop to cover it.It was suposed to be my "template" but I left it like that and it has held up well total price 10.00

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markeb01 · 08-29-2009, 10:46 PM

By the way SleepySal I think your panel looks great and certainly doesn't look like it only cost $10.

Vernski · 08-30-2009, 01:24 AM

Jbgroby where did you get that clock? Most I have found are smaller diameter,yours is about the same size as the tach & speedo.
Thanks Vernski

**Corts60** · 08-30-2009, 01:29 AM

Jake,

I really dig your set up. Nice job!

markeb01 · 08-29-2009, 10:44 PM

I've made my dash inserts similar to what Jake has done above. I used the original pan trimmed to fit the gauges. On the first layout I used textured plastic to mount the gauges, but it was never really stiff enough. On subsequent panels, I used a heavy steel sheet, which I sprayed with wrinkle paint. My fourth layout was in fact almost exactly the same as Jakes. For the final layout I wanted something that simulated the original cluster, so I had my son whittle up an aluminum insert to go over the steel plate. The backing is again wrinkle paint, with the insert being satin black for interest. There are a number of universal hot rod gauge panels that could be used in this type setup.

After pulling and installing the panel so many times, I realized the original gauge pan was never really designed to be removed and almost always chipped the paint on the dash. So - on the last two designs I added sheet metal nuts to the pan, and now install the main steel gauge panel via screws showing on the front. In this configuration I can pull the instrument panel in minutes without damaging anything.

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jbgroby · 08-30-2009, 09:44 AM

Mark01,

What are all the heavy duty red toggle switches for? Missle and Machine guns?

or Like the switch in Back to the Future? You running Nitrous?

gmcpkup · 08-30-2009, 09:14 PM

I am in the process of building my own I engine turned a piece of 1/4" Alumium and going to layout gauges next so I can machine the holes.

Vance501 · 12-31-2017, 10:43 AM

Hey I know it is an old thread. I currently have a 63 GMC that has NO sort of dash insert, gauges or anything. It is an open hole above my steering wheel. Does anyone know where I can get the pan, insert and gauges from? Something that will actually fit my truck??

**DPowers** · 12-31-2017, 12:51 PM

You could check at a swap meet. They also show up on the for sale thread here at times.
Or you could become a supporting member and that would give you the option of doing a want to buy post.

Vance501 · 12-31-2017, 03:00 PM

Oh ok I gotcha. Well if anyone else has anything to add I'd surely appreciate.

T Herder · 01-10-2018, 06:02 PM

I think if you wander around this site: https://www.egaugesplus.com you'll find just about anything you might need.
Best regards,
T Herder

08-29-2009, 01:49 AM	#1
MOJO1963GMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 89	custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? As we all know the instrument panels for GMC trucks are different than the Chevys. Does anyone know where I can get a custom instrument panel for my GMC?

08-29-2009, 02:00 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? These guys have a billet aluminum panel for the GMC's http://www.boeseengineering.com/ __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-29-2009, 11:16 AM	#3
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? Mojo, I too have a GMC and because I have the rare options Facory Electric Clock and OEM Tach, I had to have a new dash incert panel made so I can hold all of the dials. I'm putting in Dolphin machanical gauge. I took the mainn dash panel to a local shop and had them make a 1/4" think aluminum incert. See pictures before after. First pictures shows the 62-66 panel where you would put the clock and tack, but it still had the idiot lights whcih I DO NOT WANT. So I modeled my new incert off the 62-66 style only with dials. I'll make several post to get in all the pictures. The guy only charges $100. and it is custom made to fit what ever you have. my direcct email is jbgroby@charter.net email me if you ned to have one made. Jake Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 08-29-2009 at 11:23 AM.

08-29-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? More Pictures Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

08-29-2009, 11:36 AM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? Here is my low buck insertI made for my 60 Chevy, but you can fab it up for your GMC I used masonite ( the peg board material with out the holes) and drilled out the holes, I used some chrome viynil I got from a sign shop to cover it.It was suposed to be my "template" but I left it like that and it has held up well total price 10.00 __________________ 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; 08-29-2009 at 02:55 PM.

08-29-2009, 10:46 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? By the way SleepySal I think your panel looks great and certainly doesn't look like it only cost $10.

08-30-2009, 01:24 AM	#7
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? Jbgroby where did you get that clock? Most I have found are smaller diameter,yours is about the same size as the tach & speedo. Thanks Vernski Last edited by Vernski; 08-30-2009 at 01:26 AM.

08-30-2009, 01:29 AM	#8
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? Jake, I really dig your set up. Nice job! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-29-2009, 10:44 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? I've made my dash inserts similar to what Jake has done above. I used the original pan trimmed to fit the gauges. On the first layout I used textured plastic to mount the gauges, but it was never really stiff enough. On subsequent panels, I used a heavy steel sheet, which I sprayed with wrinkle paint. My fourth layout was in fact almost exactly the same as Jakes. For the final layout I wanted something that simulated the original cluster, so I had my son whittle up an aluminum insert to go over the steel plate. The backing is again wrinkle paint, with the insert being satin black for interest. There are a number of universal hot rod gauge panels that could be used in this type setup. After pulling and installing the panel so many times, I realized the original gauge pan was never really designed to be removed and almost always chipped the paint on the dash. So - on the last two designs I added sheet metal nuts to the pan, and now install the main steel gauge panel via screws showing on the front. In this configuration I can pull the instrument panel in minutes without damaging anything. Following are a few pics showing different layouts: URL=http://img402.imageshack.us/i/dash04a.jpg/][/URL] URL=http://img194.imageshack.us/i/dash04b.jpg/][/URL] URL=http://img291.imageshack.us/i/dash05c.jpg/][/URL] URL=http://img137.imageshack.us/i/dash05d.jpg/][/URL]

08-30-2009, 09:44 AM	#10
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? Mark01, What are all the heavy duty red toggle switches for? Missle and Machine guns? or Like the switch in Back to the Future? You running Nitrous? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 08-30-2009 at 09:45 AM.

08-30-2009, 09:14 PM	#11
gmcpkup Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: west olive mi. Posts: 24	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? I am in the process of building my own I engine turned a piece of 1/4" Alumium and going to layout gauges next so I can machine the holes. Attached Images Last edited by gmcpkup; 08-30-2009 at 09:23 PM.

12-31-2017, 10:43 AM	#12
Vance501 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Kemah, Texas Posts: 2	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? Hey I know it is an old thread. I currently have a 63 GMC that has NO sort of dash insert, gauges or anything. It is an open hole above my steering wheel. Does anyone know where I can get the pan, insert and gauges from? Something that will actually fit my truck??

12-31-2017, 12:51 PM	#13
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? You could check at a swap meet. They also show up on the for sale thread here at times. Or you could become a supporting member and that would give you the option of doing a want to buy post. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

12-31-2017, 03:00 PM	#14
Vance501 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Kemah, Texas Posts: 2	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? Oh ok I gotcha. Well if anyone else has anything to add I'd surely appreciate.

01-10-2018, 06:02 PM	#15
T Herder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose, CA. Posts: 37	Re: custom instrument panel for '60-'66 GMC? I think if you wander around this site: https://www.egaugesplus.com you'll find just about anything you might need. Best regards, T Herder



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