Any Dash Ideas

[jimmydean]

Work in progress

[Vernski]

Mine is like Keith's but I just painted it with chrome like paint with satin black background and installed a tach & clock I got the idea off the Hamb...Vernski

[J.Cagle]

Originally Posted by Vernski

Mine is like Keith's but I just painted it with chrome like paint with satin black background and installed a tach & clock I got the idea off the Hamb...Vernski

What kind of speedo is that? I like your set up. I had never planned to change from stock, but yours has me thinking....

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by J.Cagle

What kind of speedo is that? I like your set up. I had never planned to change from stock, but yours has me thinking....

Hi J.Cagle that is the stock speedometer it comes in a modular unit I just put new decal #'s on it the unit includes temp on the left and gas on the right. The tach & clock are extra originally there was a blank circle that I cut out on both sides. If yours is a chevy this setup won't work for you cause this GMC specific Unless you put the whole metal dash that go's behind it's a major job hope that helps you out...Vernski

[SCOTI]

Here's mine....

[pdxhall]

come on you guys, I've already seen your dashes and they're awsome, but I'm hoping for an answer to my question.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

come on you guys, I've already seen your dashes and they're awsome, but I'm hoping for an answer to my question.

I think there's a link in this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=white+gauges
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[QWYKTRUK]

I haven't seen anyone post one like mine so I thought I'd throw it in the mix.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by QWYKTRUK

I haven't seen anyone post one like mine so I thought I'd throw it in the mix.

I like it.

[jimmydean]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

come on you guys, I've already seen your dashes and they're awsome, but I'm hoping for an answer to my question.

I looked for a black letter one and had no luck. I talked to a few sign shops and they were crazy. I will likely pick up some letters and build one if I have to. My wife actually likes the green against the white. It looks better lit up, too.

If you find one, let me know.

[markeb01]

I thought about doing the bomber style mounting rings, for the simple convenience of removing and installing all the gauges from the front, more than for cosmetics. If I had come up with the idea before the last redesign of the dash, I might have gone for it. I was going to have my machinist son whip up the rings for free and install them over conventional black rim gauges. But I like the current configuration so much the way it is, at this point I don’t think more changes would be an improvement.

[badblu97]

Heres mine, I had a friend redo the lens and the numbers and all for me

[ChevyC10Stepside350]

Originally Posted by markeb01

I thought about doing the bomber style mounting rings, for the simple convenience of removing and installing all the gauges from the front, more than for cosmetics. If I had come up with the idea before the last redesign of the dash, I might have gone for it. I was going to have my machinist son whip up the rings for free and install them over conventional black rim gauges. But I like the current configuration so much the way it is, at this point I don’t think more changes would be an improvement.

Wonderfull, i really like your dash.
Where did you get the steering wheel?

[Wolfinthesnow]

Originally Posted by markeb01

I thought about doing the bomber style mounting rings, for the simple convenience of removing and installing all the gauges from the front, more than for cosmetics. If I had come up with the idea before the last redesign of the dash, I might have gone for it. I was going to have my machinist son whip up the rings for free and install them over conventional black rim gauges. But I like the current configuration so much the way it is, at this point I don’t think more changes would be an improvement.

Hey Mark, I was curious about your spotlight.... Could you give me some info on it? (part number, brand, measurements, place of purchase, etc) thinking about grabbing some up myself but I dont know a thing about them.

[J.Cagle]

Any one have a pic of a 64 cluster with a tach and temop gauge added. I just have the stock gauges with dummy lights, and I want to run a half moon tach and a temp gauge once I get my v8 swap done. But I want to look as close to stock as possible.

[LeftCoast32]

Here is my Restored Vac/Tach Gauge Cluster for the '66.

[pdxhall]

Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

Here is my Restored Vac/Tach Gauge Cluster for the '66.

Is that a white lined bezel? If so, where did you get it? I want something different that the stock green outline. Either black or white.

[LeftCoast32]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

Is that a white lined bezel? If so, where did you get it? I want something different that the stock green outline. Either black or white.

It is just an original lens that has faded a little over the years. I polished it all up and it turned out great, so I didnt replace it.

[badblu97]

Heres a pic with the white letters we did, I couldnt find the pic when I posted earlier....

[badblu97]

Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

It is just an original lens that has faded a little over the years. I polished it all up and it turned out great, so I didnt replace it.

What did you use do polish it out? I tried mine, but gave up pretty quick. I know itll take time, just looking for your experience!

[LeftCoast32]

Originally Posted by badblu97

What did you use do polish it out? I tried mine, but gave up pretty quick. I know itll take time, just looking for your experience!

I used some automotive paint polishing compound and it works like a champ. I do it by hand but a buffer would make short work of it. It is easiest to do with the lens removed.

[mcmlxix]

Dakota Digital

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by ChevyC10Stepside350

Wonderfull, i really like your dash.
Where did you get the steering wheel?

It's a 1960's vintage Covico wheel. I found mine on Ebay a number of years ago. Ebay or swap meets are the most reliable sources to find one today. They were originally produced as boat wheels, and the earliest models lacked a hole for the horn connection. By the early 1960's they were offered in multiple solid, metalflake, and pearl colors, in several sizes. A great many high school cars and drag racers in the early 60’s sported a Covico wheel. The big advantage of the Covico wheel in early cars was the shallow dish (about 2 3/8"). By the late 60's the Superior and Grant wheels took over in popularity since their much deeper dish (4” or 4/12”) was more compatible with late model cars.

Covico wheels are easily identifed by the spokes which are equally spaced around the rim. The only exception I'm aware of is the "Milner" model which also has odd hole pattern in the spokes, moving the small outboard hole to the center of the spoke. They aren’t particularly attractive, but command big prices from anyone building an American Graffiti 32 Ford clone. Covico wheels also have no markings in the hub area, so it can be hard to search for these wheels since many sellers don't recognize what brand they are.

The spokes on Grant and Superior wheels are not evenly spaced, providing more dash gauge viewing space at the top. This design also allows the driver to know when the wheels are pointed straight ahead by simply looking at the steering wheel. Both brands have manufacturing information stamped into the center hub area which is covered by the horn kit once installed in the vehicle.

The Covico vinyl rim was unbelievably excellent and can hold up looking like new for decades. The same cannot be said for the standard production chrome which deteriorated quickly, making it difficult to find a mint condition Covico wheel today. Here’s an early magazine article showing a typical installation, along with an advertisement showing what options were available.







Covico is still in business today producing boat wheels. The new wheels are stainless steel which is great for durability, but sadly they no longer offer the multi colored vinyl rim. The new wheels come only in black and white with a foam grip:

http://shopping.rexmar.com/Merchant2...de=covico3bolt

[MisterC]

I'm looking to add a tach to my '66 dash and would like to fill the other hole (normally vacuum gauge) with a clock. I've seen some great examples on the forums, but up until now, no one has responded to my PM's asking what the clocks came out of originally.

Would anyone be willing to share some clock ideas that would fit into the vacuum gauge opening on my '66 dash?

[Strodder]

Why ?? Keep the vacuum gauge. Most radio's have a digital clock built in.