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MOTOIMPAIRED · 05-20-2012, 03:00 AM

As some of you know I am still building my military themed truck. I really need to update mt build thread on here since it has been a while. I tried to do the dash to look like a old military plane. I still have more to go but I think it looks kind of cool so far, what do you think???

suzq044 · 05-20-2012, 03:22 AM

cool; as long as you remember where the important gauges are (spedo).. lol

MOTOIMPAIRED · 05-20-2012, 05:53 AM

The speedo is still in the original location. This is the area by the radio.....

**aerotruk63** · 05-20-2012, 08:11 AM

The 60-66 was known as the Aero series based on aircraft design. The full gauge package seems a fitting tribute to both.

j.kirn · 05-20-2012, 08:32 AM

So are you a bomber B-24, or a fighter F4u, looks good.

shawno72 · 05-20-2012, 08:56 AM

I think it looks great! I love how you incorporated the air ride gauges and switches into it.
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creep · 05-20-2012, 09:42 AM

Where's the artificial horizon? I got one off ebay from an early 50's fighter a while back that I was going to put in my van but is now going into my 63 whenever I can seem to find the dang thing.

markeb01 · 05-20-2012, 09:52 AM

I really like the layout. I was going to do the same thing, but I was too far down the road with the current design before the idea occurred to me. I was going to have my kid machine up mounting rings that could be installed and removed over the gauge bezels from the front, allowing access to everything behind the dash while sitting in the driver’s seat.

sandiego65 · 05-20-2012, 12:03 PM

Looks awsome like the inside of a humvee
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CdM · 05-20-2012, 03:48 PM

Thats sweet! Where is the altimeter? j/k 8)

MOTOIMPAIRED · 05-20-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I think it looks great! I love how you incorporated the air ride gauges and switches into it.
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Thanks... Beleive it or not that was the girlfriends idea, I just made it happen...

MOTOIMPAIRED · 05-20-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

I really like the layout. I was going to do the same thing, but I was too far down the road with the current design before the idea occurred to me. I was going to have my kid machine up mounting rings that could be installed and removed over the gauge bezels from the front, allowing access to everything behind the dash while sitting in the driver’s seat.

I made the rings around the outer gauges, they are cheap summit gauges I tried to make look like the others..

MOTOIMPAIRED · 05-20-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by creep

Where's the artificial horizon? I got one off ebay from an early 50's fighter a while back that I was going to put in my van but is now going into my 63 whenever I can seem to find the dang thing.

Creep, I have been looking everywhere for one. I really wanter one of those and a large ALT gauge but aircraft stuff is SO exspensive!!! Even if they dont work they want a mint.....

I still have a few more switches to add and I have a pull knob going in the lower center labeled "EJECTION SEAT"..

Fastest32 · 05-20-2012, 10:05 PM

Ready for take off.
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MikeS. · 05-21-2012, 12:37 AM

Very cool!

VA72C10 · 05-21-2012, 01:05 AM

That's cool!

Breadstick · 05-21-2012, 11:35 AM

That's amazing. Any pictures of the speedometer section.

61_FL_Apache · 05-21-2012, 07:09 PM

Very nice!!

05-20-2012, 03:00 AM	#1
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? As some of you know I am still building my military themed truck. I really need to update mt build thread on here since it has been a while. I tried to do the dash to look like a old military plane. I still have more to go but I think it looks kind of cool so far, what do you think??? __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726

05-20-2012, 03:22 AM	#2
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? cool; as long as you remember where the important gauges are (spedo).. lol __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

05-20-2012, 05:53 AM	#3
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? The speedo is still in the original location. This is the area by the radio..... __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726

05-20-2012, 08:11 AM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? The 60-66 was known as the Aero series based on aircraft design. The full gauge package seems a fitting tribute to both.

05-20-2012, 08:32 AM	#5
j.kirn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MO. Posts: 970	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? So are you a bomber B-24, or a fighter F4u, looks good.

05-20-2012, 08:56 AM	#6
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? I think it looks great! I love how you incorporated the air ride gauges and switches into it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

05-20-2012, 09:42 AM	#7
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? Where's the artificial horizon? I got one off ebay from an early 50's fighter a while back that I was going to put in my van but is now going into my 63 whenever I can seem to find the dang thing. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-20-2012, 09:52 AM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? I really like the layout. I was going to do the same thing, but I was too far down the road with the current design before the idea occurred to me. I was going to have my kid machine up mounting rings that could be installed and removed over the gauge bezels from the front, allowing access to everything behind the dash while sitting in the driver’s seat. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-20-2012, 12:03 PM	#9
sandiego65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: san diego california Posts: 143	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? Looks awsome like the inside of a humvee Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2012, 03:48 PM	#10
CdM Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oceano,CA Posts: 157	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? Thats sweet! Where is the altimeter? j/k 8) __________________ Build Thread 66 custom cab lwb http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465726 66 fleet lwb- In process 64 k10 10inch lift 38.5's- In process 92k1500 400hp on 38.5-parts truck now 8(

05-20-2012, 10:05 PM	#14
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? Ready for take off. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

05-21-2012, 12:37 AM	#15
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? Very cool! __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

05-21-2012, 01:05 AM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? That's cool! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-21-2012, 11:35 AM	#17
Breadstick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB, IL Posts: 210	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? That's amazing. Any pictures of the speedometer section.

05-21-2012, 07:09 PM	#18
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Dash is almost finished, what ya think?? Very nice!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)



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