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Scooter67 · 07-22-2005, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lobo'74

Scooter67
I do some wood working too - That dash is gorgeous! What a fine job you did on it.

Thanks. Wish I could take the credit, but gotta hand it to Wabbits for the woodwork.

diggertodd · 07-21-2005, 12:35 PM

Does anyone know of a bolt-in fiberglass replacement dash? I want to do some serious modifying - without the sacreligious cutting up of an original dash. Than I can probably sell my perfect red dash on e-bay for more money.... heee heee

panhandler62 · 07-21-2005, 01:26 PM

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Does anyone know of a bolt-in fiberglass replacement dash?

I've never heard of such, but there is no reason you couldn't make one.

67chevemall · 07-22-2005, 10:19 AM

^ SWEETpic! Thanks for that.

Putter · 07-22-2005, 10:43 AM

Foreign car??? Maybe Volvo??

FirstGen · 07-22-2005, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Putter

Foreign car??? Maybe Volvo??

not a volvo...

Putter · 07-22-2005, 10:55 AM

But FOREIGN???
Hows-a-bout...Volkswagon.

FirstGen · 07-22-2005, 11:03 AM

It is foreign! Not Volkswagon either...

panhandler62 · 07-22-2005, 11:14 AM

I am going to reassemble my interior tonight. I was just waiting to figure out my subwoofer issues (i.e. where to put the freaking thing) .. turns out I am returning to my oiginal idea of hacking my sealed enclosure down to a managble size and turning it into a vented enclosure since it won't have enough volume by the time it fits where it has to go.

I'll post my interim (embarassing) dash pics after that..

Got a new bezel comming, but it will be a while before I get all the instruments for it and have it prepped.. so it's the 'ol 3-holer (plus tacky extra gauges courtesy of the PO) for me for now.

fixerman · 07-22-2005, 11:55 AM

Here are the before and after pics of my dash. I removed the old vacuum gage that someone cut a hole in the tach location for. Then I cut a piece of painted thin sheet metal to cover up the hole and epoxied it in place. Next I cut out a piece of clear plexiglass to replace the hole in the lens. Lastly I cleaned everything up and painted the faded pointers with fluorescent orange paint. This cost a lot less than replacing all the parts that were hacked up. You can see that I sanded off the "chrome" and also painted the plastic bezel.

thecatseye66 · 07-22-2005, 12:22 PM

Does anyone repop the bezel with the two holes on the right side for choke and throttle? I never see them listed with the other bezels in the catalogs or online, but I'd like to put a new one in my BB truck someday.

67chevemall · 07-22-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fixerman

Here are the before and after pics of my dash. I removed the old vacuum gage that someone cut a hole in the tach location for. Then I cut a piece of painted thin sheet metal to cover up the hole and epoxied it in place. Next I cut out a piece of clear plexiglass to replace the hole in the lens. Lastly I cleaned everything up and painted the faded pointers with fluorescent orange paint. This cost a lot less than replacing all the parts that were hacked up. You can see that I sanded off the "chrome" and also painted the plastic bezel.

nice! and Clean!
Looks ready for a tach in the middle now!

Bob Moore · 07-22-2005, 07:50 PM

Cats Eye - I don't think anybody repops those either. I am not sure if the factory even molded them with that hole. It is fairly easy to modify an existing bezel using a Dremel. The throttle tab is oversized and covers any small nicks. Same with the dash mounted REAR AIR switch w/tab.

The back side of an original bezel has the location clearly marked. Just be careful with the Dremel.

Good luck - Bob

jt67 · 07-22-2005, 08:52 PM

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For 50 bucks I'll tell you what I got this clock out of

Beemer?

panhandler62 · 07-22-2005, 08:42 PM

Here.. as promissed ... my embarassing dash

greasemonkey · 07-23-2005, 01:21 AM

Daihatsu?

DevinM · 07-23-2005, 09:35 AM

And for a "bank-breaking" $699, you could get this from ECE.

ECE's Custom Instrument Cluster Kits w/Ultra Light Gauges

dave3156 · 07-24-2005, 05:43 PM

I just did a restoration on my dash. Went back to the original radio. Pictures attached.

**RPOZ11** · 07-24-2005, 05:53 PM

That Chevelle wheel looks good!

dave3156 · 07-24-2005, 07:14 PM

Thanks, Yeah, its a steering wheel out of a 64 Malibu. I liked the look, a little fancier looking than the original black steering wheels. It was pretty easy to hook the horn up. The worst of the restore was replacing the center section (welded in a new piece) where someone used a hack saw to cut a gaping hole in it. Then found a nice original radio. Also went to the guage dash, new bezel, new ignition switch, new duct hoses, new vents, and new paint on the dash.

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2005, 07:34 PM

Here's a couple pics of mine...low buck, looks good...not as good as some ot the others posted...but good none the less.
I plan on replacing that cheap ass tack (hey, it was free) with a moon eyes one made by auto meter.

dion · 07-27-2005, 09:45 PM

Here's mine, nothing special really.

Brewski* · 07-29-2005, 09:03 AM

The Red Rockets Dash. I built a carbon fiber panel that fits the glove box cover. Very nice. Can't find the pix though.

byrd · 07-24-2005, 07:50 PM

Is the last pic is that why the 500 caddy is in fragments?

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2005, 11:12 PM

The 500 is fine...it's the 425 that splattered.
Running it at 3500 MIGHT have had something to do with it, however, there are many factors.
The question I'll never have the answer to;
did the piston shatter causing the oil pimp to get clogged... or did the oil pump stop working causing the piston to shatter?
(I found a 3 inch by 3 inch chunk of piston skirt in the oil filter

)

07-22-2005, 10:43 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Foreign car??? Maybe Volvo?? __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-22-2005, 10:55 AM	#7
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	But FOREIGN??? Hows-a-bout...Volkswagon. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-22-2005, 11:03 AM	#8
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	It is foreign! Not Volkswagon either... Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9" Last edited by FirstGen; 07-22-2005 at 01:38 PM.

07-22-2005, 11:14 AM	#9
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	I am going to reassemble my interior tonight. I was just waiting to figure out my subwoofer issues (i.e. where to put the freaking thing) .. turns out I am returning to my oiginal idea of hacking my sealed enclosure down to a managble size and turning it into a vented enclosure since it won't have enough volume by the time it fits where it has to go. I'll post my interim (embarassing) dash pics after that.. Got a new bezel comming, but it will be a while before I get all the instruments for it and have it prepped.. so it's the 'ol 3-holer (plus tacky extra gauges courtesy of the PO) for me for now. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-22-2005, 11:55 AM	#10
fixerman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 12	Here are the before and after pics of my dash. I removed the old vacuum gage that someone cut a hole in the tach location for. Then I cut a piece of painted thin sheet metal to cover up the hole and epoxied it in place. Next I cut out a piece of clear plexiglass to replace the hole in the lens. Lastly I cleaned everything up and painted the faded pointers with fluorescent orange paint. This cost a lot less than replacing all the parts that were hacked up. You can see that I sanded off the "chrome" and also painted the plastic bezel. Attached Images

07-21-2005, 12:35 PM	#2
diggertodd diggertodd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Athens, Illinois Posts: 132	Does anyone know of a bolt-in fiberglass replacement dash? I want to do some serious modifying - without the sacreligious cutting up of an original dash. Than I can probably sell my perfect red dash on e-bay for more money.... heee heee

07-22-2005, 10:19 AM	#4
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	^ SWEETpic! Thanks for that.

07-22-2005, 12:22 PM	#11
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Does anyone repop the bezel with the two holes on the right side for choke and throttle? I never see them listed with the other bezels in the catalogs or online, but I'd like to put a new one in my BB truck someday. Attached Images __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

07-22-2005, 07:50 PM	#13
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Cats Eye - I don't think anybody repops those either. I am not sure if the factory even molded them with that hole. It is fairly easy to modify an existing bezel using a Dremel. The throttle tab is oversized and covers any small nicks. Same with the dash mounted REAR AIR switch w/tab. The back side of an original bezel has the location clearly marked. Just be careful with the Dremel. Good luck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

07-22-2005, 08:42 PM	#15
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Here.. as promissed ... my embarassing dash __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-23-2005, 01:21 AM	#16
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Daihatsu? __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

07-23-2005, 09:35 AM	#17
DevinM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deerfield, MA USA Posts: 198	And for a "bank-breaking" $699, you could get this from ECE. ECE's Custom Instrument Cluster Kits w/Ultra Light Gauges __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 - Current '62 Imapla SS - Traded for my current '73 Nova Hatch - traded for ATC-350X '73 Chevelle Deluxe - First car (R.I.P) DEERFIELD, MA

07-24-2005, 05:43 PM	#18
dave3156 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 336	I just did a restoration on my dash. Went back to the original radio. Pictures attached. Attached Images

07-24-2005, 05:53 PM	#19
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	That Chevelle wheel looks good! __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

07-24-2005, 07:14 PM	#20
dave3156 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 336	Thanks, Yeah, its a steering wheel out of a 64 Malibu. I liked the look, a little fancier looking than the original black steering wheels. It was pretty easy to hook the horn up. The worst of the restore was replacing the center section (welded in a new piece) where someone used a hack saw to cut a gaping hole in it. Then found a nice original radio. Also went to the guage dash, new bezel, new ignition switch, new duct hoses, new vents, and new paint on the dash.



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07-24-2005, 07:34 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Here's a couple pics of mine...low buck, looks good...not as good as some ot the others posted...but good none the less. I plan on replacing that cheap ass tack (hey, it was free) with a moon eyes one made by auto meter. Attached Images

07-27-2005, 09:45 PM	#22
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Here's mine, nothing special really. Attached Images __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

07-29-2005, 09:03 AM	#23
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	The Red Rockets Dash. I built a carbon fiber panel that fits the glove box cover. Very nice. Can't find the pix though.

07-24-2005, 11:12 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The 500 is fine...it's the 425 that splattered. Running it at 3500 MIGHT have had something to do with it, however, there are many factors. The question I'll never have the answer to; did the piston shatter causing the oil pimp to get clogged... or did the oil pump stop working causing the piston to shatter? (I found a 3 inch by 3 inch chunk of piston skirt in the oil filter )

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