custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dbmx66 · 12-17-2010, 05:37 PM

well i finally finished it.

the plate is 7075 aluminum

and the brackets are 6061-t6

made these on the CNC milling center at shop.

the panel was polished to a mirrored finish, but i figured that would get annoying with all the reflections, so i made it a satin finish with 2000 grit wet sand paper instead.

babyJay · 12-17-2010, 05:48 PM

Now that's sexy!

dbmx66 · 12-17-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by babyJay

Now that's sexy!

thank you sir

THE "10" SILVERADO · 12-17-2010, 06:06 PM

Did you replace the metal dash with that bar that it's mounted to?

dbmx66 · 12-17-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

Did you replace the metal dash with that bar that it's mounted to?

well that bar is part of the roll cage.

and for something different i decided to keep the whole dash out, and just have a little panel so it would have that race car look.

mooseknuckles · 12-17-2010, 06:30 PM

Ilike it!....nice work!

dbmx66 · 12-17-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

Ilike it!....nice work!

thanks!

*nbpro* · 12-18-2010, 12:13 AM

looks sweet

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-18-2010, 04:53 AM

Looks great, why 2 shift lights?

dbmx66 · 12-18-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by qu1cks1lver56

Looks great, why 2 shift lights?

thanks, the red light is and oil pressure warning light and the blue one is the shift light, its was yellow, but i didnt want the yellow, so i put a blue lens in it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-18-2010, 09:00 AM

That is sweet! Good descion on the polished aluminum giving you a bad glare. The dash in my car is aluminum and in the sun light at certain angles, it will blind you. I painted the bottom of my windshield to help shield it. Plus I had to hide a crack from techs.

dbmx66 · 12-18-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is sweet! Good descion on the polished aluminum giving you a bad glare. The dash in my car is aluminum and in the sun light at certain angles, it will blind you. I painted the bottom of my windshield to help shield it. Plus I had to hide a crack from techs.

thanks, and yea with the windshield paint, you gotta do what you gotta do hahaha

team39763 · 01-19-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That is sweet! Good descion on the polished aluminum giving you a bad glare. The dash in my car is aluminum and in the sun light at certain angles, it will blind you. I painted the bottom of my windshield to help shield it. Plus I had to hide a crack from techs.

Will they really give you a hard time for cracks in the windshield? I got a few very small cracks were my lexan bolts to the truck.

dbmx66 · 01-19-2011, 04:04 PM

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Will they really give you a hard time for cracks in the windshield? I got a few very small cracks were my lexan bolts to the truck.

the s/g firebird we run has very small cracks in the lexan windows where the countersunk head bolt goes through, and we dont get any crap for it, i think your fine when it comes to that, if thats where you saying the cracks are.

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-19-2010, 02:23 AM

Ahh I gotcha. I want a red lens for my shift light, it's yellow right now. How much are the lenses?

dbmx66 · 12-19-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by qu1cks1lver56

Ahh I gotcha. I want a red lens for my shift light, it's yellow right now. How much are the lenses?

i think i paid like 5 bucks or so from jegs. its included the lens and then the cover thing. it was a paint in the but to change lol

KQQL IT · 12-19-2010, 03:07 AM

Me likey!

dbmx66 · 12-19-2010, 11:17 AM

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Me likey!

thank you haha

Altec · 12-19-2010, 11:55 AM

You know, you can get the brackets anodized if you want the extra "bling."

dbmx66 · 12-19-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Altec

You know, you can get the brackets anodized if you want the extra "bling."

i was actually thinking about it, my shop teacher knows some places who anodize, but the it was a little too pricey.

Altec · 12-19-2010, 03:35 PM

It shouldn't be bad. I can't see it being much more then $50 for basic parts like those. Even more fancy patterns like acid washes, and splash anodizing. I play paintball, and that is pretty much the standard for finishes on the markers (guns).

dbmx66 · 12-19-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Altec

It shouldn't be bad. I can't see it being much more then $50 for basic parts like those. Even more fancy patterns like acid washes, and splash anodizing. I play paintball, and that is pretty much the standard for finishes on the markers (guns).

do you know anywhere i could go?

Altec · 12-19-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dbmx66

do you know anywhere i could go?

I'll ask around. Most of the guys I knew are out of the game. I know some guys who just got some stuff done, so I'll ask, and see who they use.

dbmx66 · 12-19-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Altec

I'll ask around. Most of the guys I knew are out of the game. I know some guys who just got some stuff done, so I'll ask, and see who they use.

okay thank you.

SeanPaintsFlames · 12-19-2010, 05:36 PM

Wow. That is BA. Good job!

12-17-2010, 05:37 PM	#1
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. well i finally finished it. the plate is 7075 aluminum and the brackets are 6061-t6 made these on the CNC milling center at shop. the panel was polished to a mirrored finish, but i figured that would get annoying with all the reflections, so i made it a satin finish with 2000 grit wet sand paper instead. Attached Images Last edited by dbmx66; 12-17-2010 at 05:59 PM.

12-17-2010, 05:48 PM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. Now that's sexy! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

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THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. Did you replace the metal dash with that bar that it's mounted to? __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

12-17-2010, 06:30 PM	#6
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. Ilike it!....nice work!

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12-18-2010, 04:53 AM	#9
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. Looks great, why 2 shift lights? __________________ My 86 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375526

12-18-2010, 09:00 AM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. That is sweet! Good descion on the polished aluminum giving you a bad glare. The dash in my car is aluminum and in the sun light at certain angles, it will blind you. I painted the bottom of my windshield to help shield it. Plus I had to hide a crack from techs. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-19-2010, 02:23 AM	#15
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. Ahh I gotcha. I want a red lens for my shift light, it's yellow right now. How much are the lenses? __________________ My 86 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375526

12-19-2010, 03:07 AM	#17
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. Me likey!

12-19-2010, 11:55 AM	#19
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. You know, you can get the brackets anodized if you want the extra "bling." __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

12-19-2010, 03:35 PM	#21
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: custom billet aluminum gauge panel and mounting brackets. It shouldn't be bad. I can't see it being much more then $50 for basic parts like those. Even more fancy patterns like acid washes, and splash anodizing. I play paintball, and that is pretty much the standard for finishes on the markers (guns). __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra Last edited by Altec; 12-19-2010 at 03:36 PM.

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