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Mixup · 01-08-2004, 12:47 PM

I'm waiting to hear both sides of the story. I emailed Javier yesterday and told him about this post and the board. I'm leaning towards his dash but I will decide when he tells us his side.

Bowtiefreak · 01-08-2004, 01:24 PM

I wonder if he can offer it in a polished version.

shuttermutt · 01-08-2004, 02:57 PM

You know, that o-ring idea is actually pretty slick. If you put two of those on each gauge and snug 'em up, they're not going to move anytime soon. I like his dash quite a bit. I would like to see a close-up of the milled letters, but I can see one of these on my "to do" list.

*Javy* · 01-09-2004, 05:10 AM

Hello guys,my name is Javier Sanchez.
I listed the dash on E-Bay
I own J & J Engineering in Arcadia CA, approximately 25 miles from Brothers Trucks.My customers range from our Department of Defense to B & M Racing.I build my own hotrods (as John Force would say) as a hobby.While building my 69 CST 396 truck,I had a choice of spending $500 restoring my factory dash or build my own with modern gauges.I built my own....I had so many compliments that I decided to market them.I approached Brothers about stocking them since I was buying so many restoration parts from them.You guys know the rest.
I took my OEM plastic bezel and sat down with one bourbon,one scotch,and one beer(you know what I mean) and using my engineering skills,calculated necessary dimensions to produce this
dash.

By Brothers OWN ADMISSION,they "used ideas from each"
to come up with their own--without lifting a ruler,caliper, or any other measuring device.
To the guy that wrote "TOUGH CRAP",obviously hasn't had someone claim his work for theirs.

I'm in the engineering business, Brothers sells parts.
That simple.
You guys decide for your selves.

Enough of that !

This dash fit my truck and the many others whose owners bought them for without any modifications to sheetmetal or dash.

If you've seen the pictures on E-Bay, I place o-rings between gauge and aluminum retaining plate. This eliminates any wear that might occur with vibrations and provides a nice cushion or gasket between two metals.
How anybody can confuse a "rubber band" with an o-ring is unbelievable.

I considered using 1/2(.500)" thick plate instead of 5/8(.625)" to
save money, but I figured nothing is too good for MY truck,so I used 5/8(.625)" plate even though it is more expensive.
Yes it's heavier, but what the heck,better traction. Right !

By the way, by using 1/2(.500)" any manufacturer saves money not supplying matching billet headlight and wiper bezels, which are included with my dash.

I was bitter at first, but hey, everything has a happy ending.

Thank you all for your comments and time.
HAPPY MOTORING !

Javier Sanchez
626-446-2368
jjengin@pacbell.net

P.S.
I further customized my dash with air pressure gauges for my air bags and woodgrain to match my woodgrain glove box and CST
trim.
You could view a picture of it on my crued web page
www.jjengineering.us

P.S.S.
I made a few matching billet aluminum glove box doors.
They weigh about 100 pounds(LOL).
E-mail or call for pictures.

P.S.S.S
If you catch me on a good day,perhaps a thirsty thursday,
you might convince me to delete ALL ball milling and maybe add your name, or ?????

73stepside · 01-09-2004, 05:44 AM

i like those dashes they are sweet i may have to get one...just who am i gonna buy from though. both look good

*Javy* · 01-09-2004, 06:00 AM

What do you mean "who am I going to by from".
If you are referring to mine or other supplier,
mine is $70 less and is a far superior product.

I'm more of a mechanical goon than a literary goon so I might not have made it clear, I'm the same guy that listed dash bezel on e-bay.
Sorry for any confusion.

Bowtiefreak · 01-09-2004, 12:35 PM

Can you get them in a polished version? Just wondering

*Javy* · 01-09-2004, 05:56 PM

I don't offer polished ones because even though they look great from the polisher, with so much surface area, all you have to do is look at it and it gets scratched.
Anodizing might help but I'd rather not.
You could find a polisher in your area if you would like.

This is what my glove box looks like.

RON WOODGEARD · 01-09-2004, 08:01 PM

Javier,

My hats off to you for coming on board and giving us your point.

I think your dash is one of the cleanest of the aftermarkets I have seen.

Whether you leant one to Brothers or Sold one to them, Isn't the real issue. the issue is "if" they ripped you off. as you noted they themselves stated they took ( I read it as stole) Ideas from yours combining with others.. Yes this is absolutely legal, all you need is a 10% difference and you're clear..
I also noticed Steve did not post pictures of the "Improper fit" he claims the one of yours has. Did he return it to you and let you know it didn't fit ? I also believe if it were to have been mis-fitted, you would have gladly redone the tooling to alleviate that problem, as you were subjecting a project for test , to their company for resale purposes.
You didn't patent it,,,,, Shame on you !!

Ron

miket · 01-09-2004, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Javy
I don't offer polished ones because even though they look great from the polisher, with so much surface area, all you have to do is look at it and it gets scratched.
Anodizing might help but I'd rather not.
You could find a polisher in your area if you would like.

This is what my glove box looks like.

That rocks!!!

How much?

By the way I agree with Ron on the dash Bezel...thats really sweet.

73stepside · 01-09-2004, 10:03 PM

javy, i was confused about who was selling them. i will have to get with you when i save up the money and get one of those dashes. they are nice. you wouldn't happen to have a front side picture of your glove box door would you

*67Fleetsidedream* · 01-09-2004, 10:24 PM

That is very nice. Not a bad price either.

*Javy* · 01-09-2004, 10:34 PM

Thanks Ron,

You are perfectly correct about Steve and "Improper fit"
issue.

As I wrote earlier "Enough of that !"

Let's move on.

You guys know what's going on.

As far as patents go, I applied for a patent exactly a year ago
and have spent $8000 so far on a non-automotive application.
I don't expect an answer for at least 6 more months.

I only have a few glove box doors for $180.00
I only made them because my friend INSISTED on one.
The front is completely flat and smooth.
If I ask for 5 design suggestions for the front,I'll get 5 different
cool ones.
So that's why I left them smooth.

I think the inserts available for $30 from other venders are nice enough.
If you visit my crude web site from time to time,I'll be posting some pictures.

www.jjengineering.us

knucklebuster · 01-09-2004, 10:42 PM

Javy,You have to have atleast 100 posts to get an avatr under your name.But if you hang around long it won't be hard to do!!!Oh and welcome to the board!!Good to have someone with your skills around.I'm definatly gonna pick one of your dashs up!!

70 longbed · 01-10-2004, 01:20 AM

javy,

Sent you an email.

dinnut · 01-10-2004, 01:41 AM

wow i didnt expect to him to get on the board and defend himself. that is definately cool!

miket · 01-10-2004, 01:43 AM

Billet door panels would be cool.

*Javy* · 01-10-2004, 04:02 AM

This is my 69 about 1 year ago.
My 56 is in the backround in my garage.

dinnut · 01-10-2004, 04:30 AM

wow nice truck!!!!!

*Javy* · 01-10-2004, 04:38 AM

I'm scanning a current photo as we speak.
I'll post it shortly.
Need 93 more posts LOL

dinnut · 01-10-2004, 04:42 AM

lol btw i love your 56 sweet rims

Jerdog · 01-10-2004, 05:02 AM

Very nice

krue · 01-10-2004, 09:55 AM

That's a good looking truck you got there! Ain't ya glad you joined the board? I think your bezel is the best I have seen yet. Really sharp!

**JDL** · 01-10-2004, 12:54 PM

lets see some more

s95930 · 01-10-2004, 03:15 PM

Love them both. Please post some up to date pictures!

01-08-2004, 12:47 PM	#26
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	I'm waiting to hear both sides of the story. I emailed Javier yesterday and told him about this post and the board. I'm leaning towards his dash but I will decide when he tells us his side. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

01-08-2004, 01:24 PM	#27
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Polished I wonder if he can offer it in a polished version. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

01-08-2004, 02:57 PM	#28
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	You know, that o-ring idea is actually pretty slick. If you put two of those on each gauge and snug 'em up, they're not going to move anytime soon. I like his dash quite a bit. I would like to see a close-up of the milled letters, but I can see one of these on my "to do" list. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

01-09-2004, 05:10 AM	#29
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	Dash listed on E-Bay Hello guys,my name is Javier Sanchez. I listed the dash on E-Bay I own J & J Engineering in Arcadia CA, approximately 25 miles from Brothers Trucks.My customers range from our Department of Defense to B & M Racing.I build my own hotrods (as John Force would say) as a hobby.While building my 69 CST 396 truck,I had a choice of spending $500 restoring my factory dash or build my own with modern gauges.I built my own....I had so many compliments that I decided to market them.I approached Brothers about stocking them since I was buying so many restoration parts from them.You guys know the rest. I took my OEM plastic bezel and sat down with one bourbon,one scotch,and one beer(you know what I mean) and using my engineering skills,calculated necessary dimensions to produce this dash. By Brothers OWN ADMISSION,they "used ideas from each" to come up with their own--without lifting a ruler,caliper, or any other measuring device. To the guy that wrote "TOUGH CRAP",obviously hasn't had someone claim his work for theirs. I'm in the engineering business, Brothers sells parts. That simple. You guys decide for your selves. Enough of that ! This dash fit my truck and the many others whose owners bought them for without any modifications to sheetmetal or dash. If you've seen the pictures on E-Bay, I place o-rings between gauge and aluminum retaining plate. This eliminates any wear that might occur with vibrations and provides a nice cushion or gasket between two metals. How anybody can confuse a "rubber band" with an o-ring is unbelievable. I considered using 1/2(.500)" thick plate instead of 5/8(.625)" to save money, but I figured nothing is too good for MY truck,so I used 5/8(.625)" plate even though it is more expensive. Yes it's heavier, but what the heck,better traction. Right ! By the way, by using 1/2(.500)" any manufacturer saves money not supplying matching billet headlight and wiper bezels, which are included with my dash. I was bitter at first, but hey, everything has a happy ending. Thank you all for your comments and time. HAPPY MOTORING ! Javier Sanchez 626-446-2368 jjengin@pacbell.net P.S. I further customized my dash with air pressure gauges for my air bags and woodgrain to match my woodgrain glove box and CST trim. You could view a picture of it on my crued web page www.jjengineering.us P.S.S. I made a few matching billet aluminum glove box doors. They weigh about 100 pounds(LOL). E-mail or call for pictures. P.S.S.S If you catch me on a good day,perhaps a thirsty thursday, you might convince me to delete ALL ball milling and maybe add your name, or ????? Last edited by Javy; 01-10-2004 at 08:50 PM.

01-09-2004, 05:44 AM	#30
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	i like those dashes they are sweet i may have to get one...just who am i gonna buy from though. both look good __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

01-09-2004, 06:00 AM	#31
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	73stepside What do you mean "who am I going to by from". If you are referring to mine or other supplier, mine is $70 less and is a far superior product. I'm more of a mechanical goon than a literary goon so I might not have made it clear, I'm the same guy that listed dash bezel on e-bay. Sorry for any confusion. Last edited by Javy; 01-09-2004 at 06:48 AM.

01-09-2004, 12:35 PM	#32
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Can you get them in a polished version? Just wondering __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

01-09-2004, 05:56 PM	#33
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	Bowtiefreak I don't offer polished ones because even though they look great from the polisher, with so much surface area, all you have to do is look at it and it gets scratched. Anodizing might help but I'd rather not. You could find a polisher in your area if you would like. This is what my glove box looks like. Last edited by Javy; 01-09-2004 at 06:40 PM.

01-09-2004, 08:01 PM	#34
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Re: Dash listed on E-Bay Javier, My hats off to you for coming on board and giving us your point. I think your dash is one of the cleanest of the aftermarkets I have seen. Whether you leant one to Brothers or Sold one to them, Isn't the real issue. the issue is "if" they ripped you off. as you noted they themselves stated they took ( I read it as stole) Ideas from yours combining with others.. Yes this is absolutely legal, all you need is a 10% difference and you're clear.. I also noticed Steve did not post pictures of the "Improper fit" he claims the one of yours has. Did he return it to you and let you know it didn't fit ? I also believe if it were to have been mis-fitted, you would have gladly redone the tooling to alleviate that problem, as you were subjecting a project for test , to their company for resale purposes. You didn't patent it,,,,, Shame on you !! Ron

01-09-2004, 10:03 PM	#36
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	javy, i was confused about who was selling them. i will have to get with you when i save up the money and get one of those dashes. they are nice. you wouldn't happen to have a front side picture of your glove box door would you __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

01-09-2004, 10:24 PM	#37
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	That is very nice. Not a bad price either.

01-09-2004, 10:34 PM	#38
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	dash listed on e-bay Thanks Ron, You are perfectly correct about Steve and "Improper fit" issue. As I wrote earlier "Enough of that !" Let's move on. You guys know what's going on. As far as patents go, I applied for a patent exactly a year ago and have spent $8000 so far on a non-automotive application. I don't expect an answer for at least 6 more months. I only have a few glove box doors for $180.00 I only made them because my friend INSISTED on one. The front is completely flat and smooth. If I ask for 5 design suggestions for the front,I'll get 5 different cool ones. So that's why I left them smooth. I think the inserts available for $30 from other venders are nice enough. If you visit my crude web site from time to time,I'll be posting some pictures. www.jjengineering.us Last edited by Javy; 01-09-2004 at 11:14 PM.

01-09-2004, 10:42 PM	#39
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Javy,You have to have atleast 100 posts to get an avatr under your name.But if you hang around long it won't be hard to do!!!Oh and welcome to the board!!Good to have someone with your skills around.I'm definatly gonna pick one of your dashs up!! __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

01-10-2004, 01:20 AM	#40
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	javy, Sent you an email. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

01-10-2004, 01:41 AM	#41
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	wow i didnt expect to him to get on the board and defend himself. that is definately cool! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"



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01-10-2004, 01:43 AM	#42
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Billet door panels would be cool. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

01-10-2004, 04:02 AM	#43
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	Dash listed on E-Bay This is my 69 about 1 year ago. My 56 is in the backround in my garage. Last edited by Javy; 01-10-2004 at 04:20 AM.

01-10-2004, 04:30 AM	#44
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	wow nice truck!!!!! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-10-2004, 04:38 AM	#45
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	dinnut I'm scanning a current photo as we speak. I'll post it shortly. Need 93 more posts LOL

01-10-2004, 04:42 AM	#46
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	lol btw i love your 56 sweet rims __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-10-2004, 05:02 AM	#47
Jerdog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 38	Very nice

01-10-2004, 09:55 AM	#48
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	That's a good looking truck you got there! Ain't ya glad you joined the board? I think your bezel is the best I have seen yet. Really sharp! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-10-2004, 12:54 PM	#49
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,847	lets see some more __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

01-10-2004, 03:15 PM	#50
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