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plowro8 · 07-09-2018, 08:41 PM

So I got sick of looking at that plastic dash pad... Went to my local lumber mill and grabbed a nice piece of walnut for $30 and hand made this dash... more pics of it installed once the poly dries!

1968aj · 07-09-2018, 08:55 PM

now that's different. would like to see it installed. that might look good with all the woodgrain on a Cheyenne super.

plowro8 · 07-09-2018, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968aj

now that's different. would like to see it installed. that might look good with all the woodgrain on a Cheyenne super.

Doing a walnut veneer on the glove box and the headliner too

67chevemall · 07-10-2018, 09:53 AM

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OregonNed · 07-10-2018, 10:46 AM

Looking forward to seeing that.. pretty cool

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-10-2018, 01:26 PM

Looks really nice. Interested in seeing it installed. Also want to see the rest done.

FRCvette · 07-10-2018, 02:02 PM

I'm in to see install. Looks cool.

gearheadperkins · 07-10-2018, 02:10 PM

very nice..

GCncsuHD · 07-10-2018, 02:14 PM

Can't wait to see it installed, never thought of that.

**FL71C10** · 07-10-2018, 05:27 PM

That's going to be nice. Cant wait to see it installed.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-10-2018, 06:29 PM

It's cool and all ,BUT you have to remember that small dash PAD is the only thing in these trucks to keep your head from bashing into solid steel and glass if you unfortunately have a crash and if your still running just the original lap belts ...Well... in these days of everyone being used to airbags it's a whole lot different back in the day when these trucks were new when even a slow speed accident left the driver and passengers with serious injuries from bashing their face on the steering wheel or the dash If they were even wearing a seat belt. 67-72 is when all the safety equipment started showing up in the trucks

bill3rail · 07-10-2018, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Well... in these days of everyone being used to airbags it's a whole lot different back in the day when these trucks were new when even a slow speed accident left the driver and passengers with serious injuries from bashing their face on the steering wheel or the dash If they were even wearing a seat belt. 67-72 is when all the safety equipment started showing up in the trucks

People also drove more carefully, the roads were not as packed and who needs safety equipment anyhow?

People also drove while drinking with minimal fear of losing your license!

Bill

**Getter-Done** · 07-10-2018, 11:24 PM

I like It.

**Steeveedee** · 07-12-2018, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

It's cool and all ,BUT you have to remember that small dash PAD is the only thing in these trucks to keep your head from bashing into solid steel and glass if you unfortunately have a crash and if your still running just the original lap belts ...Well... in these days of everyone being used to airbags it's a whole lot different back in the day when these trucks were new when even a slow speed accident left the driver and passengers with serious injuries from bashing their face on the steering wheel or the dash If they were even wearing a seat belt. 67-72 is when all the safety equipment started showing up in the trucks

Yup. Just look at the stuff on the newer trucks. It didn't get put there for looks.

**ho70** · 07-10-2018, 07:05 PM

looking forward to finished pics

plowro8 · 07-10-2018, 08:03 PM

Okay, here it is installed with the new walnut steering wheel. I am also going to put a real walnut veneer on the glove box, which I think will really tie it all together

yuccales · 07-10-2018, 08:15 PM

Looks great!

bill3rail · 07-10-2018, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by plowro8

I am also going to put a real walnut veneer on the glove box, which I think will really tie it all together

Why stop there?
You might as well put the veneer on the radio delete plate and the ash tray.

Looks amazing!

toolboxchev · 07-11-2018, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bill3rail

Why stop there?
You might as well put the veneer on the radio delete plate and the ash tray.

Looks amazing!

Freaking Awesome! That is a very fine job, why not veener the instrument cluster? That would tie the glove box together.

plowro8 · 07-11-2018, 06:39 AM

Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it!

I think I will just make the veneer for the glove box for now and temporarily tack it up there to see what it looks like. I also agree with Jocko that a poorly done veneer job could look hideous, but if done right, with real walnut and cut right, with some light poly, she could look great.

**dmjlambert** · 07-10-2018, 08:39 PM

Just gotta say Wow! Outstanding!

ncpetersc · 07-10-2018, 09:24 PM

Super nice!

**3757chevy** · 07-10-2018, 09:39 PM

Nice!

**jocko** · 07-10-2018, 10:53 PM

I have to admit, it looks nicer than I thought it would. Don't worry about the lack of padding, the steering wheel will break your head first. Personally, I've yet to see a homemade veneer on the glovebox door or instrument cluster that doesn't look hideous. Might not be a bad idea to leave it just like it is now. But ya never know... I guess if you don't like it once you've made it - you don't have to install it. In other words, I think the steering wheel and pad tie things together nicely already - perhaps more isn't better in this case. Now... Cheyenne/Cheyenne Super woodgrain door panels might be a good idear.

**3757chevy** · 07-11-2018, 11:35 PM

I really like the topper that might look good with the dash in my '67. I used a piece of oak laminate floor covering on my ash tray. and a previous owner had made the other dash pieces (oak, I think) I restored it a few years back and added new (blue)Sunpro gauges and Tach, but my old tower crashed and I lost all the pictures I took.

07-09-2018, 08:41 PM	#1
plowro8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 114	Check out this custom dash So I got sick of looking at that plastic dash pad... Went to my local lumber mill and grabbed a nice piece of walnut for $30 and hand made this dash... more pics of it installed once the poly dries! Attached Images

07-09-2018, 08:55 PM	#2
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: Check out this custom dash now that's different. would like to see it installed. that might look good with all the woodgrain on a Cheyenne super.

07-10-2018, 09:53 AM	#4
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07-10-2018, 10:46 AM	#5
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07-10-2018, 01:26 PM	#6
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07-10-2018, 02:02 PM	#7
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07-10-2018, 02:10 PM	#8
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07-10-2018, 02:14 PM	#9
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Check out this custom dash Can't wait to see it installed, never thought of that. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

07-10-2018, 05:27 PM	#10
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: Check out this custom dash That's going to be nice. Cant wait to see it installed. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

07-10-2018, 06:29 PM	#11
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Check out this custom dash It's cool and all ,BUT you have to remember that small dash PAD is the only thing in these trucks to keep your head from bashing into solid steel and glass if you unfortunately have a crash and if your still running just the original lap belts ...Well... in these days of everyone being used to airbags it's a whole lot different back in the day when these trucks were new when even a slow speed accident left the driver and passengers with serious injuries from bashing their face on the steering wheel or the dash If they were even wearing a seat belt. 67-72 is when all the safety equipment started showing up in the trucks

07-10-2018, 11:24 PM	#13
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,444	Re: Check out this custom dash I like It. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

07-10-2018, 07:05 PM	#15
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Check out this custom dash looking forward to finished pics

07-10-2018, 08:03 PM	#16
plowro8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 114	Re: Check out this custom dash Okay, here it is installed with the new walnut steering wheel. I am also going to put a real walnut veneer on the glove box, which I think will really tie it all together Attached Images

07-10-2018, 08:15 PM	#17
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,778	Re: Check out this custom dash Looks great!

07-11-2018, 06:39 AM	#20
plowro8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 114	Re: Check out this custom dash Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! I think I will just make the veneer for the glove box for now and temporarily tack it up there to see what it looks like. I also agree with Jocko that a poorly done veneer job could look hideous, but if done right, with real walnut and cut right, with some light poly, she could look great.



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07-10-2018, 08:39 PM	#21
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,888	Re: Check out this custom dash Just gotta say Wow! Outstanding!

07-10-2018, 09:24 PM	#22
ncpetersc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC (Just outside of Raleigh) Posts: 237	Re: Check out this custom dash Super nice!

07-10-2018, 09:39 PM	#23
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,075	Re: Check out this custom dash Nice! __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

07-10-2018, 10:53 PM	#24
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Check out this custom dash I have to admit, it looks nicer than I thought it would. Don't worry about the lack of padding, the steering wheel will break your head first. Personally, I've yet to see a homemade veneer on the glovebox door or instrument cluster that doesn't look hideous. Might not be a bad idea to leave it just like it is now. But ya never know... I guess if you don't like it once you've made it - you don't have to install it. In other words, I think the steering wheel and pad tie things together nicely already - perhaps more isn't better in this case. Now... Cheyenne/Cheyenne Super woodgrain door panels might be a good idear.

07-11-2018, 11:35 PM	#25
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,075	Re: Check out this custom dash I really like the topper that might look good with the dash in my '67. I used a piece of oak laminate floor covering on my ash tray. and a previous owner had made the other dash pieces (oak, I think) I restored it a few years back and added new (blue)Sunpro gauges and Tach, but my old tower crashed and I lost all the pictures I took. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

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