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warpig98 · 02-26-2009, 09:22 PM

ok. couls you get a pic of the back of your factory plastic. i wanna see how you chopped yours up. i'm thinkin of using a piece of alluminum sheeting and bending and cutting it to completely replace the factory plastic piece. think that would be possible?

flamingbig10 · 02-26-2009, 09:24 PM

I like the dashes EJC78 and mrenj23

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-26-2009, 10:42 PM

Here's mine

mrenj23 · 02-28-2009, 09:01 AM

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what kind of modifactions did you have to do to make it fit?

Not sure how to explain but..I cut the dash in half then moved the two sections about 2 to 3 inches from center so that the notch for the steering wheel would line up with my steering wheel. Then just filled in the open area with sheet metal.
Here is the only picture I have of the process

fish_hunt_and_ride · 03-04-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by warpig98

do you by chance a pic of the back side of that. Wondering how you did it. Is that alluminum pieces just screw over the factory plastic, or is that a replacement. I took one of my old factory pieces and cut the back all out so it was smooth, to mount my guages but it turned out like as*.

hey where did you get your dash?

flamingbig10 · 03-04-2009, 01:49 AM

You have to buy it separately
You will need a factory bezel new or old
Gauges your choices of brand 5" for the tach and spedo and 2 5/8 for the smaller ones
billet instrument cover
and lights for the indicators

fish_hunt_and_ride · 03-04-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

You have to buy it separately
You will need a factory bezel new or old
Gauges your choices of brand 5" for the tach and spedo and 2 5/8 for the smaller ones
billet instrument cover
and lights for the indicators

do u know where i can get custom parts rather than lmc

flamingbig10 · 03-04-2009, 02:08 AM

you can get the gauges and lights at summit racing
you can get bezel from captkaos he's a site vender
but you can save a bunch of money like I did and made my own bezel out of aluminum or thin sheet metal, just need a jig saw or cut off wheel and a grinder or belt sander and these gauges
http://www.iequus.com/products.php?category_id=100_105

fish_hunt_and_ride · 03-04-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

you can get the gauges and lights at summit racing
you can get bezel from captkaos he's a site vender
but you can save a bunch of money like I did and made my own bezel out of aluminum or thin sheet metal, just need a jig saw or cut off wheel and a grinder or belt sander and these gauges
http://www.iequus.com/products.php?category_id=100_105

hey man i'm 14 and am planning to get an 84 chevy k10 short bed and thanks for all the help you think we can stay in touch if i have anymore ?'s

fish_hunt_and_ride · 03-04-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by fish_hunt_and_ride

hey man i'm 14 and am planning to get an 84 chevy k10 short bed and thanks for all the help you think we can stay in touch if i have anymore ?'s

will the 6000 series fit?

flamingbig10 · 03-04-2009, 01:12 PM

no problem, 6000 series dosen't have a spedo but it would work

Ryan87 · 03-04-2009, 08:06 PM

How about billet?

jrsmith_2010 · 03-04-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan87

How about billet?

now thats cool!

babyJay · 03-04-2009, 08:19 PM

Ryan87 · 03-04-2009, 09:13 PM

Made it for a customer in Detroit for a 40 Ford truck. It actually wraps all around & across the doors. The truck will be @ the Autorama this weekend in Detroit.

jrsmith_2010 · 03-04-2009, 09:34 PM

im curious,

how much did it run? i like it

Ryan87 · 03-04-2009, 10:45 PM

I think for all 7 pcs. in the interior of the truck, was around 5k!

02-26-2009, 09:22 PM	#26
warpig98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arcadia, wisconsin Posts: 135	Re: custom dashes ok. couls you get a pic of the back of your factory plastic. i wanna see how you chopped yours up. i'm thinkin of using a piece of alluminum sheeting and bending and cutting it to completely replace the factory plastic piece. think that would be possible?

02-26-2009, 09:24 PM	#27
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: custom dashes I like the dashes EJC78 and mrenj23 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-26-2009, 10:42 PM	#28
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: custom dashes Here's mine Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

03-04-2009, 01:49 AM	#31
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: custom dashes You have to buy it separately You will need a factory bezel new or old Gauges your choices of brand 5" for the tach and spedo and 2 5/8 for the smaller ones billet instrument cover and lights for the indicators __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-04-2009, 02:08 AM	#33
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: custom dashes you can get the gauges and lights at summit racing you can get bezel from captkaos he's a site vender but you can save a bunch of money like I did and made my own bezel out of aluminum or thin sheet metal, just need a jig saw or cut off wheel and a grinder or belt sander and these gauges http://www.iequus.com/products.php?category_id=100_105 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-04-2009, 01:12 PM	#36
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: custom dashes no problem, 6000 series dosen't have a spedo but it would work __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-04-2009, 08:06 PM	#37
Ryan87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wilder, ky Posts: 80	Re: custom dashes How about billet? Attached Images

03-04-2009, 08:19 PM	#39
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: custom dashes __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

03-04-2009, 09:13 PM	#40
Ryan87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wilder, ky Posts: 80	Re: custom dashes Made it for a customer in Detroit for a 40 Ford truck. It actually wraps all around & across the doors. The truck will be @ the Autorama this weekend in Detroit.

03-04-2009, 09:34 PM	#41
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: custom dashes im curious, how much did it run? i like it __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

03-04-2009, 10:45 PM	#42
Ryan87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wilder, ky Posts: 80	Re: custom dashes I think for all 7 pcs. in the interior of the truck, was around 5k!



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