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03-13-2011, 07:03 PM
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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.  THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES//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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03-13-2011, 07:08 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. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES//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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03-13-2011, 07:33 PM
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
That looks awesome! Good luck with the sale!
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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03-13-2011, 08:08 PM
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
very nice!!!!
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.
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03-13-2011, 08:46 PM
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
I'll take it.
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03-13-2011, 08:59 PM
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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)
 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. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES//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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03-13-2011, 09:01 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. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES//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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03-13-2011, 09:11 PM
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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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03-13-2011, 09:13 PM
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
PM Sent
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03-13-2011, 09:18 PM
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
Nice set up John, you have some nice parts.
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03-13-2011, 09:33 PM
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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.
THANKS SCOTT.. YOU'LL LIKE THESE. 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. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES//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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03-15-2011, 09:00 AM
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Re: Custom auto-meter & alum. Dash set
Payment Sent via Paypal.
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03-15-2011, 10:13 AM
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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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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. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES//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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03-16-2011, 10:00 AM
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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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03-16-2011, 10:27 AM
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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)
 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. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES//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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03-16-2011, 09:57 PM
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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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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. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES//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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