Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67ctener · 01-19-2018, 10:15 PM

I’ve seen a few post on this but not quite what I was looking for. Most used a texture or wrinkled paint and I worried about consistency and durability. I did a lot of google searching and came across a leather textured vinyl. Figured for under $10 it was worth a shot. I first made a template out of paper and transferred it to the viny. I used a mix of dish soap and water to spray prior to applying to avoid sticking and bubbling of the vinyl. Once aligned with the edges I took a credit card and used it to move the water/soap from under the vinyl. In the end it’s not a perfect match but I think it’s very close and am extremely happy with the look of the glove box with the gauge cluster now. The glove box is a new chrome counterpart one and so is the bezel around the gauges

**special-K** · 01-19-2018, 10:37 PM

I like it. I like to do chrome glovebox doors to match cluster. It looks how it should have been. A classy custom touch.

Orange67 · 01-19-2018, 10:48 PM

Wow! That is awesome! I have been wondering what to do about my GB door, its not bad, but it has a rough "wear mark" and was stressing on how to fix it. Any info on the manufacturer?

67ctener · 01-19-2018, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I like it. I like to do chrome glovebox doors to match cluster. It looks how it should have been. A classy custom touch.

Thanks sir

FRCvette · 01-19-2018, 10:55 PM

Nice job!!!

67ctener · 01-19-2018, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange67

Wow! That is awesome! I have been wondering what to do about my GB door, its not bad, but it has a rough "wear mark" and was stressing on how to fix it. Any info on the manufacturer?

Counterpart makes the glove box door. The vinyl manufacturer I’m not sure about.

elf w/capital T · 01-19-2018, 11:29 PM

Ctener! Great idea!!! Where was the vinyl from? Any part number? Ha ha looks great! I just filled in a hole from my s10 cluster mod on my bezel but now off to the glovebox to match

**zicc1835** · 01-19-2018, 11:55 PM

that looks real nice

**TBONE1964** · 01-20-2018, 12:12 AM

Looks very nice.

Good work

67ctener · 01-20-2018, 01:00 AM

Thanks everyone. For anyone interested, this is the exact vinyl used

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-20-2018, 02:00 AM

For '67-only the Factory painted them Crinkle Black, matching the Flat Black on the dash.
Still, nice vinyl job. Now if you could also skin your dash pad and seats and door panels with that stuff you'd be rockin'.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-20-2018, 08:32 AM

Looks good and a lot easier than painting the wrinkle finish , I've done them before using the Harley Davidson brand black wrinkle paint that matches very good .

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30cm-152cm-...5ZhDNG&vxp=mtr

https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...-15-98606bf--1

**special-K** · 01-20-2018, 09:12 AM

I use the Permatex bedliner and the texture was a good match. But this is a nicer way to do it. I used to chrome glove box doors before chrome reproductions were offered. I have one with woodgrain from Cheyenne Superman I did in '91. It's now in my '72 K2500. I've painted them to match the cluster on GMCs. That chrome has to be there if you want a true match. Although, I have painted the edge of the door to match the argent on those clusters, too. That's how I did my '71 tow truck since someone had put an early bezel in

**Rods** · 01-20-2018, 06:39 PM

Curtb1971 here on the board did this 67 three hole cluster and this 67 glovebox for me and these are the pictures he sent me last week letting me know they were done...........WOW!!!!! Curts workmanship is impeccable and detailed.
The pictures don’t do them justice no aftermarket stuff here he does the real deal...........I can’t wait for there arrival. Curt does absolutely perfect work. I first purchased the 67 seven hole cluster he had for sale here on the board and was so impressed I asked if he could do the glovebox and another cluster. Check this dudes stuff out he’s for real.

**atog** · 01-20-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rods

Curtb1971 here on the board did this 67 three hole cluster and this 67 glovebox for me and these are the pictures he sent me last week letting me know they were done...........WOW!!!!! Curts workmanship is impeccable and detailed.
The pictures don’t do them justice no aftermarket stuff here he does the real deal...........I can’t wait for there arrival. Curt does absolutely perfect work. I first purchased the 67 seven hole cluster he had for sale here on the board and was so impressed I asked if he could do the glovebox and another cluster. Check this dudes stuff out he’s for real.

Very nice workmanship. That's the nicest I've seen yet

El Dorado Jim · 01-20-2018, 08:54 PM

looks great

01-19-2018, 10:15 PM	#1
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box I’ve seen a few post on this but not quite what I was looking for. Most used a texture or wrinkled paint and I worried about consistency and durability. I did a lot of google searching and came across a leather textured vinyl. Figured for under $10 it was worth a shot. I first made a template out of paper and transferred it to the viny. I used a mix of dish soap and water to spray prior to applying to avoid sticking and bubbling of the vinyl. Once aligned with the edges I took a credit card and used it to move the water/soap from under the vinyl. In the end it’s not a perfect match but I think it’s very close and am extremely happy with the look of the glove box with the gauge cluster now. The glove box is a new chrome counterpart one and so is the bezel around the gauges Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

01-19-2018, 10:37 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box I like it. I like to do chrome glovebox doors to match cluster. It looks how it should have been. A classy custom touch. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-19-2018, 10:48 PM	#3
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box Wow! That is awesome! I have been wondering what to do about my GB door, its not bad, but it has a rough "wear mark" and was stressing on how to fix it. Any info on the manufacturer? __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

01-19-2018, 10:55 PM	#5
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box Nice job!!! __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

01-19-2018, 11:29 PM	#7
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box Ctener! Great idea!!! Where was the vinyl from? Any part number? Ha ha looks great! I just filled in a hole from my s10 cluster mod on my bezel but now off to the glovebox to match

01-19-2018, 11:55 PM	#8
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,298	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box that looks real nice __________________ Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

01-20-2018, 12:12 AM	#9
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box Looks very nice. Good work __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

01-20-2018, 01:00 AM	#10
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box Thanks everyone. For anyone interested, this is the exact vinyl used Attached Images __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

01-20-2018, 02:00 AM	#11
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box For '67-only the Factory painted them Crinkle Black, matching the Flat Black on the dash. Still, nice vinyl job. Now if you could also skin your dash pad and seats and door panels with that stuff you'd be rockin'. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-20-2018, 08:32 AM	#12
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box Looks good and a lot easier than painting the wrinkle finish , I've done them before using the Harley Davidson brand black wrinkle paint that matches very good . https://www.ebay.com/itm/30cm-152cm-...5ZhDNG&vxp=mtr https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...-15-98606bf--1

01-20-2018, 09:12 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box I use the Permatex bedliner and the texture was a good match. But this is a nicer way to do it. I used to chrome glove box doors before chrome reproductions were offered. I have one with woodgrain from Cheyenne Superman I did in '91. It's now in my '72 K2500. I've painted them to match the cluster on GMCs. That chrome has to be there if you want a true match. Although, I have painted the edge of the door to match the argent on those clusters, too. That's how I did my '71 tow truck since someone had put an early bezel in __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-20-2018, 06:39 PM	#14
Rods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,485	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box Curtb1971 here on the board did this 67 three hole cluster and this 67 glovebox for me and these are the pictures he sent me last week letting me know they were done...........WOW!!!!! Curts workmanship is impeccable and detailed. The pictures don’t do them justice no aftermarket stuff here he does the real deal...........I can’t wait for there arrival. Curt does absolutely perfect work. I first purchased the 67 seven hole cluster he had for sale here on the board and was so impressed I asked if he could do the glovebox and another cluster. Check this dudes stuff out he’s for real. Attached Images

01-20-2018, 08:54 PM	#16
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Matching gauge cluster texture on glove box looks great

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