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tomatocity · 06-25-2005, 02:29 AM

Pictures, lots of pictures so all of us can experience this project vicariously through Southern Mississippi. Many years ago I was stationed at Biloxi for tech school and I loved it.

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Originally Posted by krue

Gimme a holler, I got two or three laying around. But I wanna be there when you do it, to get an idea of how I want to do mine.

355 · 06-25-2005, 11:07 AM

I know where alot of minds are gonna go on this one, so let the obvious slide and lets deal with the dash. What are the thoughts on how to mount it from the back without showing any screwing from the front. Type of hardware, etc.

Joe67 · 06-25-2005, 11:12 AM

That yellow dash is nice!
I have heard of using a glove box door for the clusters as well and it looks great with the aftermarket gauges

krue · 06-25-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 355

I know where alot of minds are gonna go on this one, so let the obvious slide and lets deal with the dash. What are the thoughts on how to mount it from the back without showing any screwing from the front. Type of hardware, etc.

I have thought of trying to braze or tack some screws to the back side. Haven't
ironed it out in my head yet. I also found a piece of stainless sheet and aluminum to try an inlay with. I don't know what putter's got in mind, but I have
been thinking on it.

jmanz69 · 06-26-2005, 12:13 AM

To mount, you could drill and tap some holes, then run studs in with lock-tite. Let it set up for a couple hours and it will be good to go. Since you would be using small bolts/studs, it would be difficult to tack them in place. Maybe with a TIG...

Putter · 06-27-2005, 10:06 AM

When I did my lights in the roll pan, I welded some small diameter bolts (like 3/16) on the back side and used the nuts with nylon inserts. Should be the same with the glove box door....since it is a two-layer piece. I just have to get my hands on a box door. I don't expect that this will be nearly as involved as you might think.

ronh72c10 · 06-27-2005, 11:45 PM

Cut the back out of a glove box door tonight and test fitted it. It looks pretty good, there was a 1/8" gap on the top and right side though. It might be necessary to cut the light switch ears off the dash for it to sit flush.

mrwilmoth · 06-28-2005, 04:00 AM

heres a nice painted plastic dash, looks nice

67chevemall · 06-28-2005, 02:09 PM

Some guys are happy with just idiot lights? I know I was, until I found out about the
gauges.

s95930 · 06-28-2005, 03:15 PM

That is a pretty neat Idea!

Jwill41 · 06-28-2005, 06:51 PM

I want to weld studs on this one and paint it red with some black rubber trim around the edges. I am tired of the stainless look.

06-25-2005, 11:12 AM	#53
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	That yellow dash is nice! I have heard of using a glove box door for the clusters as well and it looks great with the aftermarket gauges __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

06-27-2005, 10:06 AM	#56
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	When I did my lights in the roll pan, I welded some small diameter bolts (like 3/16) on the back side and used the nuts with nylon inserts. Should be the same with the glove box door....since it is a two-layer piece. I just have to get my hands on a box door. I don't expect that this will be nearly as involved as you might think. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

06-27-2005, 11:45 PM	#57
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Cut the back out of a glove box door tonight and test fitted it. It looks pretty good, there was a 1/8" gap on the top and right side though. It might be necessary to cut the light switch ears off the dash for it to sit flush. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates! Last edited by ronh72c10; 06-27-2005 at 11:46 PM.

06-28-2005, 03:15 PM	#60
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	That is a pretty neat Idea! __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

06-28-2005, 06:51 PM	#61
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I want to weld studs on this one and paint it red with some black rubber trim around the edges. I am tired of the stainless look. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

06-25-2005, 11:07 AM	#52
355 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 81	I know where alot of minds are gonna go on this one, so let the obvious slide and lets deal with the dash. What are the thoughts on how to mount it from the back without showing any screwing from the front. Type of hardware, etc.

06-26-2005, 12:13 AM	#55
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	To mount, you could drill and tap some holes, then run studs in with lock-tite. Let it set up for a couple hours and it will be good to go. Since you would be using small bolts/studs, it would be difficult to tack them in place. Maybe with a TIG...

06-28-2005, 04:00 AM	#58
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	heres a nice painted plastic dash, looks nice

06-28-2005, 02:09 PM	#59
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Some guys are happy with just idiot lights? I know I was, until I found out about the gauges.

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