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Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
This is a dash set that I made for a project that is not going to be completed. I bought these gauges in 2002 & put this instrument panel together for one of my "no holds barred-best of everything" projects. They are auto-meter all mechanical ultra lite gages that have never been installed. The panel has a custom made 1/8" thick aluminum overlay and a glove box door overlay to match that is over a powdercoated perfect door. It's attached with stainless button head allen bolts. I had rings for bezels made for the 160 mph speedo. & 10,000 rpm tach & powdercoated clear. The gauges are speedo.,tach.,oil press., water temp., trans temp. Gas , & voltmeter. The gauges alone were over $550 in 2002 dollars. I had a ball milled ashtray front bezel (that I was going to epoxy on) & a ball milled aluminum radio bezel. (it will also cover up a hacked dash).(they are 1/16 alum.) I have almost $400 in one off aluminum not including powdercoating. Every thing is new & never hooked up, & I have all the sending units & related hardware, & even have the boxes the gauges came in. I've got within pennies of $1000 invested in this stuff. It's one of a kind & you'll probably never see another one like it. I need $800 securely shipped, priority,w/a buttload of insurance with a tracking # or you pay & arrange the shipping & email me the label & have it picked up here for $750.Thats about 75 cents on a 2002 dollar. The first one to say "I'll take it" gets it. No majical lines here. Thanks John
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junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. ![]() LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 03-13-2011 at 07:14 PM. |
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
More pic.s . See how the two 5" gauges stick out about 3/8" further?? Rings or bezels. Another little one off touch. John
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junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. ![]() LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST |
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
That looks awesome! Good luck with the sale!
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
very nice!!!!
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I'll take it.
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
YA KNOW... I'VE HAD THIS RASCAL WRAPPED IN BLANKETS, STORED IN A PLASTIC STORAGE TUB FOR ALMOST 9 YEARS. I MADE IT FOR MY 72 SWB MONEY PIT... WELL.. MY INTERESTS STARTED HEADING IN A DIESEL DIRECTION, SO I SOLD OFF A BUNCH OF PARTS THAT I HAD HOARDED FOR IT FOR YEARS, & THOUGHT... I'LL USE IT IN MY 69 TOW TRUCK... BUT I'VE ALREADY GOT A PRETTY NICE SET OF WHITE FACED GAUGES IN THERE... SO I'LL PASS IT ON TO SOMEONE THATS BUILDING A HOT ROD PICKUP. I'M TAKING A PRETTY SUBSTANCIAL LOSS ON IT... BUT I GUESS IT'S BETTER THAN PUTTING IT BACK IN THE STORAGE TUB FOR ANOTHER 9 YEARS. AT LEAST IT WILL BUY ME A SET OF TIRES OR A LIFT KIT FOR ONE OF MY 4X4s. I MIGHT AS WELL PUT IT TO SOME USE... AFTER ALL.. I'VE NEVER SEEN A HEARSE PULLING A U-HAUL TRAILOR. (YA CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU)
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junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. ![]() LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 03-13-2011 at 09:36 PM. |
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
You got it scott.. & a bargain it is. P.m. Me & tell me how you would like to work out the details. Thanks john
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junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. ![]() LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST |
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
To slow ,I took time to show it to the better half and ask permission.Sweet deal! See you next month John.
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
PM Sent
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
Nice set up John, you have some nice parts.
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
THANKS GUYS... THOSE ARE SOME AWFUL NICE PIECES. I ALWAYS LIKE TO PUT A FEW ONE OF A KIND PIECES IN TRUCKS FOR ME. KINDA SET THEM APART FROM THE CROWD .. YA KNOW?? I'VE NEVER DONE A CONCOURSE TYPE RESTORATION ON ONE. IF YOU THINK TRUCK GUYS ARE NUTS FOR N.O.S. STUFF... WERE NOTHING COMPARED TO THOSE CORVETTE GUYS. THOSE GUYS MAKE OUR PARTS SEEM CHEAP.
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junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. ![]() LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 03-13-2011 at 09:34 PM. |
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
P.M. SENT BACK... IT'LL SHIP OUT PROPERLY IN THE A.M. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. JOHN
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
Its a good thing I didnt see this a couple days earlier John or you could have just started a pile for me!! Nice setup!
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
THANKS... I'M JUST GETTING RID OF SOME PARTS THAT I'VE BEEN HOARDING OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS OR SO, AT BARGAIN PRICES. (TODAY I'LL DRAG OUT AN I-DIDIT FLOOR SHIFT TILT THATS BRAND NEW)
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
Check out this packing job. 120 square feet of bubble wrap,1/2 role of really really good tape, 1 blanket & 1 rug, all in a plastic auto-parts shipping crate, held shut with gorrila tape & wire zip ties. I outdid myself on this pressious cargo john
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