Anyone want to try the newer dash upgrade?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Low87on20s · 03-04-2004, 02:31 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2463824328

bigd65 · 03-04-2004, 02:59 PM

That seems impossible. All the gauges and speedo are computer controlled. Besides that who would want that headache

Low87on20s · 03-04-2004, 03:06 PM

There's a pic somewhere on here where someone did this to a yellow stepside(I think). It looked great, but I agree that it would be painful.

PHOENIX · 03-04-2004, 03:27 PM

It can be done, and I have seen it at a few shows. I have some pics from here and some I took. If I can dig them up Ill post them.
Anyway, I think the original dash looks better then those in our trucks.

PHOENIX · 03-04-2004, 05:28 PM

Here is the only one I have on this computer. Someone on this forum posted this picture before, they may have more.

LOHRTBT · 03-04-2004, 05:32 PM

I like it...but im weird!

gldevall · 03-04-2004, 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
..but im weird!

We all know that.

Low87on20s · 03-04-2004, 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by LOHRTBT
I like it...but im weird!

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|| I'm with weirdo ||

Lynx · 03-04-2004, 05:50 PM

I like it but would probably would never try to do it just cause of the pain it would be to make it fit.

also he says it will be a direct bolt in for a 88-94 truck... is this true?

bigd65 · 03-04-2004, 06:14 PM

It look GOOD, but how it the #E!! did he get the seed and all that to work

shavedchevy · 03-04-2004, 07:28 PM

I love that upgraded look you get the best of both worlds.... classic body style will a cool interior(kind of tired of the simplicity of the old interiors). I thought I heard though that this one didn't look very good by the windsheil when installed. If I did this I would want it to look like it was made to fit and to have it rattle and squeak free when completed

How much would you probly have to cut to make it fit good? I'm planning on doing my interior in the next 5 or so years so this is a very possible option.

**N2TRUX** · 03-04-2004, 09:29 PM

I think that's my pic posted above. Here's the truck that it in. It was in Truckin (I think) a couple moths ago. I don't have a problem with the dash, but the doors panels would need to blend for me to like it...

KShortell · 03-05-2004, 11:07 AM

I prefer our "old" dashboards. The radio controls over by the driver (me) are mine, all mine mine mine mine mine--- ha ha ha ha ha haaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!

TwinTurbo · 03-05-2004, 11:12 AM

I like the original dashes, nice chrome details, timeless look. The newer dashes are just a hunk of crappy plastic if you ask me. The gauges are fugly and the heater/ac controls are like those in a KIA

Low87on20s · 03-05-2004, 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by KShortell
I prefer our "old" dashboards. The radio controls over by the driver (me) are mine, all mine mine mine mine mine--- ha ha ha ha ha haaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!

You'd love my 2004 then. The radio controls are on the steering wheel!!

79BIG10 · 03-05-2004, 08:38 PM

I've got that issue here and it looks good but gimme some Autometer's on my old setup and I'll be even happier

87 STEPPER · 03-07-2004, 06:25 PM

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Originally posted by TwinTurbo
I like the original dashes, nice chrome details, timeless look. The newer dashes are just a hunk of crappy plastic if you ask me. The gauges are fugly and the heater/ac controls are like those in a KIA

I agree 100% what's so bad about a stock dash??

As we all know anything is possible with time & money and some smart's but some mod's just should not be done and i think this is one of them.

corn · 03-07-2004, 07:08 PM

I like the custom idea but id prefer to go the other way. If I was going to cut my dash out Id rather see a 57 chevy dash or something in mine...corn

8t5Silverado · 03-08-2004, 12:18 AM

I don't know about the dash, but I would take a 6.0 Liter out of a new truck to put in mine. Not that I could afford it (there is one 10 miles from me...)

Russell · 03-08-2004, 12:35 AM

Them 6.0s are some fast trucks, lol I got the crap kicked outta me by one, hehe. Then again, I'm running a bone stock 5.7 so what I can I expect?

03-04-2004, 02:31 PM	#1
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	Anyone want to try the newer dash upgrade?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2463824328 __________________ Paul

03-04-2004, 02:59 PM	#2
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	That seems impossible. All the gauges and speedo are computer controlled. Besides that who would want that headache __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

03-04-2004, 03:06 PM	#3
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	There's a pic somewhere on here where someone did this to a yellow stepside(I think). It looked great, but I agree that it would be painful. __________________ Paul

03-04-2004, 03:27 PM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	It can be done, and I have seen it at a few shows. I have some pics from here and some I took. If I can dig them up Ill post them. Anyway, I think the original dash looks better then those in our trucks. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-04-2004, 05:28 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Here is the only one I have on this computer. Someone on this forum posted this picture before, they may have more. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-04-2004, 05:32 PM	#6
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I like it...but im weird! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-04-2004, 05:50 PM	#9
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	I like it but would probably would never try to do it just cause of the pain it would be to make it fit. also he says it will be a direct bolt in for a 88-94 truck... is this true? __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

03-04-2004, 06:14 PM	#10
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	It look GOOD, but how it the #E!! did he get the seed and all that to work __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

03-04-2004, 07:28 PM	#11
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	I love that upgraded look you get the best of both worlds.... classic body style will a cool interior(kind of tired of the simplicity of the old interiors). I thought I heard though that this one didn't look very good by the windsheil when installed. If I did this I would want it to look like it was made to fit and to have it rattle and squeak free when completed How much would you probly have to cut to make it fit good? I'm planning on doing my interior in the next 5 or so years so this is a very possible option. __________________ Dennis

03-04-2004, 09:29 PM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I think that's my pic posted above. Here's the truck that it in. It was in Truckin (I think) a couple moths ago. I don't have a problem with the dash, but the doors panels would need to blend for me to like it... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-05-2004, 11:07 AM	#13
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 724	I prefer our "old" dashboards. The radio controls over by the driver (me) are mine, all mine mine mine mine mine--- ha ha ha ha ha haaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh! __________________ Semper Paratus

03-05-2004, 11:12 AM	#14
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I like the original dashes, nice chrome details, timeless look. The newer dashes are just a hunk of crappy plastic if you ask me. The gauges are fugly and the heater/ac controls are like those in a KIA

03-05-2004, 08:38 PM	#16
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I've got that issue here and it looks good but gimme some Autometer's on my old setup and I'll be even happier __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-07-2004, 07:08 PM	#18
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	I like the custom idea but id prefer to go the other way. If I was going to cut my dash out Id rather see a 57 chevy dash or something in mine...corn

03-08-2004, 12:18 AM	#19
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I don't know about the dash, but I would take a 6.0 Liter out of a new truck to put in mine. Not that I could afford it (there is one 10 miles from me...) __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339



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03-08-2004, 12:35 AM	#20
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Them 6.0s are some fast trucks, lol I got the crap kicked outta me by one, hehe. Then again, I'm running a bone stock 5.7 so what I can I expect? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

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