59-60 Impala Dash in 67-72 Chevy Truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bamm · 05-21-2002, 03:05 PM

I saw a e-mail showing a 59-60 impala dash in a 67-72 chevy truck on here somewhere. There was a post asking to see custom dashes, if anybody sees this post please send it to the top. I would like to find the guy's site, or get his e-mail address so I can ask a few questions. Thanks.......JB

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1967 ShortBed
Fleetside 3/5 Drop
350/700R4
Buckets, Console, Tilt
15 x 8 Corvette Style
Rallys

Smooth68 · 05-21-2002, 04:00 PM

I saw this GMC today - hope this helps.

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Prost68trk web page
or btshaffer@wmconnect.com
'68 short/wide, 402BB/TH400, '81 rear frame rails, F@rd 9" 31 spline, leaf springs moved inboard, shaved firewall, cab seam, wiper cowl, dash, hood ridge, chrome drivetrain.
'97 Z-71 Ext-cab Driver
West Fork, Arkansas
IM - btshaffer (will soon change)

*Randy70C-10* · 05-21-2002, 04:08 PM

Damn!

**68SWB4x4** · 05-21-2002, 04:13 PM

thats just waaaaaaaaaay to cool!

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My Truck pictures

www.xframeimpala.com

68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

Smooth68 · 05-21-2002, 04:15 PM

I wonder how close the measurements are for the dash and the truck. Looks like they either short sided the drivers side or lenghtened the passenger side. I think I would of been more apt to split the difference from the middle if possible.

Smooth68 · 05-21-2002, 04:18 PM

Well now I just went back to the behind pic and the hood ridge is pretty much in the center of the dash, but the one side still looks a tad longer to me. Maybe the gauges are playing an optical "contusion" on my eyes.

DennyB · 05-21-2002, 08:01 PM

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!
ProSt68Trk,
Looks to me like they shortened the left side.
There is less "flat" area on the drivers side and the centerline if the dash (between the "humps") is to the left of the centerline of the hood.
Probably had to do it that way to retain the stock steering column location and didn't want to stretch the dash in the center.

Nice job though!!

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Toms River NJ
(Transplanted Hoosier)

56 working Street Rod(under construction 71-2 coil chassis)
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat & drink beer all day.

Bamm · 05-22-2002, 06:31 AM

Thanks a lot for the pictures Prost68trk. That is exactly what I am going to try to do. I measured the width of the 59-60 impala dash and it is within a 1/4" of the truck dash. The only serious modification looks like it will be the depth of the dash. Ouyr trucks measure something like 11" - 11 1/2" out from the windshield, well the impala measures almost 17 1/2" from the windshield. So about I need to trim at least 6 " from the back of the impala dash to do it. This will affect the factory speaker location, but thats a small price to pay for such a sweet dash. The only thing that I wish I could figure out, (maybe you guys can help me) is where to put the tach? I want to go with the white face gauges from autometer, but the gauges in the impala are all 2 1/16" except for the speedometer, and I need that. I don't want a big tach sitting up on the dash. If anybody has any suggestions, throw them at me. Again thanks for all you guys help..........JB

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1967 ShortBed
Fleetside 3/5 Drop
350/700R4
Buckets, Console, Tilt
15 x 8 Corvette Style
Rallys

Smooth68 · 05-22-2002, 08:19 AM

Bamm 24 - Where to put a tach, hmmmm thats a tough one. If it was me I'd probably just go ahead and stick the monster 5" Autometer on the dash, but that wouldn't be the cleanest way. I might be tempted to buy a small digital unit from Dakota Digital and place it in the dash somewhere inconspicuously but still visible from the drivers seat, ashtray maybe?

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Prost68trk web page
or btshaffer@wmconnect.com
'68 short/wide, 402BB/TH400, '81 rear frame rails, F@rd 9" 31 spline, leaf springs moved inboard, shaved firewall, cab seam, wiper cowl, dash, hood ridge, chrome drivetrain.
'97 Z-71 Ext-cab Driver
West Fork, Arkansas
IM - btshaffer (will soon change)

brennecke · 05-22-2002, 08:38 AM

You could always put it in the center spot and guess how fast you're going.

Bamm · 05-22-2002, 09:51 AM

Yeah, do you think if I took pictures in of my too sweet dash, a judge would let me off on my speeding tickets????lol

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1967 ShortBed
Fleetside 3/5 Drop
350/700R4
Buckets, Console, Tilt
15 x 8 Corvette Style
Rallys

imaindianoutlaw · 05-22-2002, 10:15 AM

Can you say talent?

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Charles W. Hein
S. Williamsport PA

imaindianoutlaw@yahoo.com

REFRIGERATION TECH

1971 Rolling chassis

FOR SALE
1963 Pontiac Tempest
1965 Pontiac GTO {SOLD}
1956 Pontiac 2 dr complete for parts

*Randy70C-10* · 05-22-2002, 10:17 AM

Just looking through the windshield, what is that with the Jaguar rearend?

**Desert Rat** · 05-22-2002, 11:36 AM

If anyone needs those dashes i know wheres a ton of 59-60's no idea what hed charge,personally ill opt for the stock dash in both.

Bamm · 05-22-2002, 12:01 PM

Thanks DR, I also found a guy out here in Virginia who has no less than 5 of them and I scored a sweet clean one complete for $30.00. He is located in Cumberland, Va and has at least 150-200 '50-'69 cars. I love my 67, but that is one tricked out dash. I still would like to find someone who has done this so I could figure out what they did with relocating the heater controls. If anybody has any such info, get back at me with it. I appreciate it. Thanks.......JB

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1967 ShortBed
Fleetside 3/5 Drop
350/700R4
Buckets, Console, Tilt
15 x 8 Corvette Style
Rallys

Bamm · 05-23-2002, 08:32 AM

ttt

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1967 ShortBed
Fleetside 3/5 Drop
350/700R4
Buckets, Console, Tilt
15 x 8 Corvette Style
Rallys

Slammed67 · 05-23-2002, 01:19 PM

Am I the only one that doesn't like the looks of that????

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Current project: The "HACKstoration" 1967 GMC shortbed/fleetside, 350/700R4, air bag suspension, 18" billet wheels. Other vehicle of interest: 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 4dr hard top, 283/powerglide, lowered 3-1/2" in front and 2 inches in the rear.

Web Site: jaySpot.com AOL Screen Name: Slammed67GMC Location: Kansas City, MO

*Randy70C-10* · 05-23-2002, 01:24 PM

I like it!
Bamm 24- Didn't you have a different user name a while back, or are there two of you in Amelia? (just wondering)

Smooth68 · 05-23-2002, 01:38 PM

I like the way the gauge cluster is laid out - I pretty much like anything that is different than the everyday ho-hum stuff, but thats just me. I kicked (kicking) around the same concept but with a different make/year - again just to be different.

Shorty Cox · 05-23-2002, 09:27 PM

Once saw a early 50's 5-window Chevy pickup with a '76 Vega dash. Looked real cool.

BowTiePartsGuy · 05-24-2002, 08:43 PM

Randy busted me!!! No I am just kidding. There are two of me in Amelia. Actually one is my twin brother Kerry (BowTiePartsGuy) I am using his computer right now. No Lie!!! I will post some pics of us with my truck once I figure out how. He had a stint where he ran a 67-72 chevy truck store here in Crewe, Va. Mostly repro stuff, goodmark, stuff like that. Some used stuff. He was a great source for parts (family has to be good for something) Once he got all his buy-ins with the companies (minimum initial orders) I could buy all my parts at cost. Sweet for a guy with a truck on a budget. And fellas I have to say this is the absoluite without a doubt best board I have been on. Everybody have a great weekend, hope it's a 3-dayer like mine. Later......JB,Jerry,Bamm24.

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Bamm · 05-28-2002, 01:03 PM

ttt. Just trying to get enough posts to post my picture.

stfinney · 01-03-2012, 12:49 AM

Put me in line for a dash like that! I have been wanting a custom dash for my 72 C10 and that seems to fit the bill nicely! Did you say you know someone with some??

Sillyoldman · 01-03-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by stfinney

Put me in line for a dash like that! I have been wanting a custom dash for my 72 C10 and that seems to fit the bill nicely! Did you say you know someone with some??

This thread is ten years old.

63chevyll · 01-03-2012, 01:06 AM

But still cool
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05-21-2002, 03:05 PM	#1
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	59-60 Impala Dash in 67-72 Chevy Truck? I saw a e-mail showing a 59-60 impala dash in a 67-72 chevy truck on here somewhere. There was a post asking to see custom dashes, if anybody sees this post please send it to the top. I would like to find the guy's site, or get his e-mail address so I can ask a few questions. Thanks.......JB ------------------ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/5 Drop 350/700R4 Buckets, Console, Tilt 15 x 8 Corvette Style Rallys __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-21-2002, 04:00 PM	#2
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I saw this GMC today - hope this helps. ------------------ Prost68trk web page or btshaffer@wmconnect.com '68 short/wide, 402BB/TH400, '81 rear frame rails, F@rd 9" 31 spline, leaf springs moved inboard, shaved firewall, cab seam, wiper cowl, dash, hood ridge, chrome drivetrain. '97 Z-71 Ext-cab Driver West Fork, Arkansas IM - btshaffer (will soon change) __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

05-21-2002, 04:13 PM	#4
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	thats just waaaaaaaaaay to cool! ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

05-21-2002, 04:15 PM	#5
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I wonder how close the measurements are for the dash and the truck. Looks like they either short sided the drivers side or lenghtened the passenger side. I think I would of been more apt to split the difference from the middle if possible. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

05-21-2002, 04:18 PM	#6
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Well now I just went back to the behind pic and the hood ridge is pretty much in the center of the dash, but the one side still looks a tad longer to me. Maybe the gauges are playing an optical "contusion" on my eyes. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

05-21-2002, 04:08 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Damn!

05-21-2002, 08:01 PM	#7
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!! ProSt68Trk, Looks to me like they shortened the left side. There is less "flat" area on the drivers side and the centerline if the dash (between the "humps") is to the left of the centerline of the hood. Probably had to do it that way to retain the stock steering column location and didn't want to stretch the dash in the center. Nice job though!! ------------------ Toms River NJ (Transplanted Hoosier) 56 working Street Rod(under construction 71-2 coil chassis) Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat & drink beer all day. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

05-22-2002, 06:31 AM	#8
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Thanks a lot for the pictures Prost68trk. That is exactly what I am going to try to do. I measured the width of the 59-60 impala dash and it is within a 1/4" of the truck dash. The only serious modification looks like it will be the depth of the dash. Ouyr trucks measure something like 11" - 11 1/2" out from the windshield, well the impala measures almost 17 1/2" from the windshield. So about I need to trim at least 6 " from the back of the impala dash to do it. This will affect the factory speaker location, but thats a small price to pay for such a sweet dash. The only thing that I wish I could figure out, (maybe you guys can help me) is where to put the tach? I want to go with the white face gauges from autometer, but the gauges in the impala are all 2 1/16" except for the speedometer, and I need that. I don't want a big tach sitting up on the dash. If anybody has any suggestions, throw them at me. Again thanks for all you guys help..........JB ------------------ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/5 Drop 350/700R4 Buckets, Console, Tilt 15 x 8 Corvette Style Rallys __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-22-2002, 08:19 AM	#9
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Bamm 24 - Where to put a tach, hmmmm thats a tough one. If it was me I'd probably just go ahead and stick the monster 5" Autometer on the dash, but that wouldn't be the cleanest way. I might be tempted to buy a small digital unit from Dakota Digital and place it in the dash somewhere inconspicuously but still visible from the drivers seat, ashtray maybe? ------------------ Prost68trk web page or btshaffer@wmconnect.com '68 short/wide, 402BB/TH400, '81 rear frame rails, F@rd 9" 31 spline, leaf springs moved inboard, shaved firewall, cab seam, wiper cowl, dash, hood ridge, chrome drivetrain. '97 Z-71 Ext-cab Driver West Fork, Arkansas IM - btshaffer (will soon change) __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

05-22-2002, 08:38 AM	#10
brennecke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Missouri Posts: 469	You could always put it in the center spot and guess how fast you're going. __________________ Never tire of doing what is right II Thess. 3:13 Northeast Missouri 71 LWB original 350 3/speed Soon to be 500

05-22-2002, 09:51 AM	#11
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Yeah, do you think if I took pictures in of my too sweet dash, a judge would let me off on my speeding tickets????lol ------------------ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/5 Drop 350/700R4 Buckets, Console, Tilt 15 x 8 Corvette Style Rallys __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-22-2002, 10:15 AM	#12
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Can you say talent? ------------------ Charles W. Hein S. Williamsport PA imaindianoutlaw@yahoo.com REFRIGERATION TECH 1971 Rolling chassis FOR SALE 1963 Pontiac Tempest 1965 Pontiac GTO {SOLD} 1956 Pontiac 2 dr complete for parts __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

05-22-2002, 10:17 AM	#13
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Just looking through the windshield, what is that with the Jaguar rearend?

05-22-2002, 11:36 AM	#14
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	If anyone needs those dashes i know wheres a ton of 59-60's no idea what hed charge,personally ill opt for the stock dash in both.

05-22-2002, 12:01 PM	#15
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Thanks DR, I also found a guy out here in Virginia who has no less than 5 of them and I scored a sweet clean one complete for $30.00. He is located in Cumberland, Va and has at least 150-200 '50-'69 cars. I love my 67, but that is one tricked out dash. I still would like to find someone who has done this so I could figure out what they did with relocating the heater controls. If anybody has any such info, get back at me with it. I appreciate it. Thanks.......JB ------------------ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/5 Drop 350/700R4 Buckets, Console, Tilt 15 x 8 Corvette Style Rallys __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS



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05-23-2002, 08:32 AM	#16
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	ttt ------------------ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/5 Drop 350/700R4 Buckets, Console, Tilt 15 x 8 Corvette Style Rallys __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-23-2002, 01:19 PM	#17
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Am I the only one that doesn't like the looks of that???? ------------------ Current project: The "HACKstoration" 1967 GMC shortbed/fleetside, 350/700R4, air bag suspension, 18" billet wheels. Other vehicle of interest: 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 4dr hard top, 283/powerglide, lowered 3-1/2" in front and 2 inches in the rear. Web Site: jaySpot.com AOL Screen Name: Slammed67GMC Location: Kansas City, MO __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

05-23-2002, 01:24 PM	#18
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I like it! Bamm 24- Didn't you have a different user name a while back, or are there two of you in Amelia? (just wondering)

05-23-2002, 01:38 PM	#19
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I like the way the gauge cluster is laid out - I pretty much like anything that is different than the everyday ho-hum stuff, but thats just me. I kicked (kicking) around the same concept but with a different make/year - again just to be different. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

05-23-2002, 09:27 PM	#20
Shorty Cox Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Liberal, Ks, Us Posts: 1,091	Once saw a early 50's 5-window Chevy pickup with a '76 Vega dash. Looked real cool.

05-24-2002, 08:43 PM	#21
BowTiePartsGuy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Amelia,Va 23002 Posts: 8	Randy busted me!!! No I am just kidding. There are two of me in Amelia. Actually one is my twin brother Kerry (BowTiePartsGuy) I am using his computer right now. No Lie!!! I will post some pics of us with my truck once I figure out how. He had a stint where he ran a 67-72 chevy truck store here in Crewe, Va. Mostly repro stuff, goodmark, stuff like that. Some used stuff. He was a great source for parts (family has to be good for something) Once he got all his buy-ins with the companies (minimum initial orders) I could buy all my parts at cost. Sweet for a guy with a truck on a budget. And fellas I have to say this is the absoluite without a doubt best board I have been on. Everybody have a great weekend, hope it's a 3-dayer like mine. Later......JB,Jerry,Bamm24. ------------------

05-28-2002, 01:03 PM	#22
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	ttt. Just trying to get enough posts to post my picture. __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

01-03-2012, 12:49 AM	#23
stfinney Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 173	Re: 59-60 Impala Dash in 67-72 Chevy Truck? Put me in line for a dash like that! I have been wanting a custom dash for my 72 C10 and that seems to fit the bill nicely! Did you say you know someone with some??

01-03-2012, 01:06 AM	#25
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: 59-60 Impala Dash in 67-72 Chevy Truck? But still cool Posted via Mobile Device

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