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colin_havens · 06-07-2011, 12:36 PM

So I was thinking about this the other day, when I watched a back episode of one of Stacy David's builds. He used some pick guard materal for the finished surface of a gauge panel, and it looked awesome. I know there are companies out there that make a woodgrain overlay, but does anyone know of a company that could custom cut something like this? The materal I'm talking about is something like this:

Of corse this materal comes in different colors, as well as types of finishes, such as tortise, woodgrain, some high metalliac like a bass boat, pearl colors, ect. Even some that look like copper, brushed aluminum, engine turned, ect. I think it would be a cool option for those of us that perfer something different instead of it being painted, woodgrain, or black.

colin_havens · 06-07-2011, 01:12 PM

Best picture I could find, but you can get the idea:

eightbanger · 06-07-2011, 03:06 PM

I'm with ya all the way on this mate, it would really lhave a nice 70's custom feel about it.

colin_havens · 06-07-2011, 05:22 PM

I thought it was cool, and a little different. It looks like there are a few companies that sell these pick guards, that will custom cut just about any pattern. Im dont see why these would be any different than a typical pick guard, just load in the pattern and cut away. If I just had a pattern...

fun in dirt · 06-07-2011, 05:33 PM

Maybe a sign/sticker shop would have something similar & you could put it over an aluminum template.

colin_havens · 06-07-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fun in dirt

Maybe a sign/sticker shop would have something similar & you could put it over an aluminum template.

They may could, but the cost of Aluminum as well as their work would probably be more than just having the pickguard laser cut out. Besides, I know you couldnt get the depth I want.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-07-2011, 07:14 PM

I'm willing to bet that would look killer...

AirSpeed · 06-07-2011, 07:25 PM

You could just buy some Formica, it's pretty much the same thing as used on a guitar, just cut a pattern out of some particle board, lay the Formica on top and use a router with a trim bit to cut out the shape. It would sure be a lot cheaper and Formica comes in thousands of different colors, textures and patterns, just about any cabinet shop will have it in stock and may cut it out for you as well, it would only take about five minutes to do, they may do it for free, I would!
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Fastfun · 06-07-2011, 07:58 PM

I used carbon fiber. I thought about using guitar pickguard but I think it is a little to thick.

ChevLoRay · 06-07-2011, 10:30 PM

That looks trick....

06-07-2011, 12:36 PM	#1
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Dash and glovebox overlay So I was thinking about this the other day, when I watched a back episode of one of Stacy David's builds. He used some pick guard materal for the finished surface of a gauge panel, and it looked awesome. I know there are companies out there that make a woodgrain overlay, but does anyone know of a company that could custom cut something like this? The materal I'm talking about is something like this: Of corse this materal comes in different colors, as well as types of finishes, such as tortise, woodgrain, some high metalliac like a bass boat, pearl colors, ect. Even some that look like copper, brushed aluminum, engine turned, ect. I think it would be a cool option for those of us that perfer something different instead of it being painted, woodgrain, or black.

06-07-2011, 01:12 PM	#2
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: Dash and glovebox overlay Best picture I could find, but you can get the idea:

06-07-2011, 03:06 PM	#3
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Dash and glovebox overlay I'm with ya all the way on this mate, it would really lhave a nice 70's custom feel about it. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

06-07-2011, 05:22 PM	#4
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: Dash and glovebox overlay I thought it was cool, and a little different. It looks like there are a few companies that sell these pick guards, that will custom cut just about any pattern. Im dont see why these would be any different than a typical pick guard, just load in the pattern and cut away. If I just had a pattern...

06-07-2011, 05:33 PM	#5
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,119	Re: Dash and glovebox overlay Maybe a sign/sticker shop would have something similar & you could put it over an aluminum template. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

06-07-2011, 07:14 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Dash and glovebox overlay I'm willing to bet that would look killer... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 06-07-2011 at 07:14 PM.

06-07-2011, 07:25 PM	#8
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Dash and glovebox overlay You could just buy some Formica, it's pretty much the same thing as used on a guitar, just cut a pattern out of some particle board, lay the Formica on top and use a router with a trim bit to cut out the shape. It would sure be a lot cheaper and Formica comes in thousands of different colors, textures and patterns, just about any cabinet shop will have it in stock and may cut it out for you as well, it would only take about five minutes to do, they may do it for free, I would! Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by AirSpeed; 06-07-2011 at 07:28 PM.

06-07-2011, 07:58 PM	#9
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Dash and glovebox overlay I used carbon fiber. I thought about using guitar pickguard but I think it is a little to thick. Attached Images

06-07-2011, 10:30 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Dash and glovebox overlay That looks trick.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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