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Stewart Warner 'Deluxe' series for my 64.
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Loaded the big window swap pics.
Slice & dice (No, that's not me in the pic). Small skin out. Large skin in to test fit & trim. Stripped & initial sealer on the large window skin....
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Clean-up the inside surface of the OE outer skin in preparation for the install.
One final test fit to make sure every place that needs to be bare steel is for excellent adhesion. Start the expert application of the panel bond adhesive (no, I didn't do it). Continue the expert application of the panel bond adhesive ![]() Bunch of clamps to keep the new big window skin where we want it....
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Once the panel adhesive cures, the clamps are removed & the over-lapping OE small window skin is trimmed flush w/the new inner big window skin....
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I don't know how you've had this thread goin on for 6 mos., and I just now found it. Guess I'm not very observant. Your work looks killer so far ,keep it up. The BBW window conversion will definately be worth it after it's all said and done, that was an excellent decision to do that. I'll try to come check it out in person sometime soon.
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All adhesive and no welds? I thought I would at least weld at the door edges. Not knockin it. I bet it'll be fine.
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Tacks for the corners & edges; adhesive everywhere else.
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That looks tons better, Scoti.
Maybe an engine turned insert around the gauges would look kinda period, too?
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I love the BBW conversion. It's going to really bring this project forward. Aftermarket gauges....mmmm, not so much. This thing deserves more than that.
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I know our good firend N2billet faced a similar decision & opted for new gauges. I'm open to alternative suggestions....
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BBW looks great! I am convinced, and I have a donor cab waiting for me to haul it home. As for the gauges, I agree with you that the aftermarket "old style" gauges with engine turned panel will give you more accurate readings, with an old rod look...and if you're happy with them, thats what matters.
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If you're using the adhesive I think your using you'll have nothing to worry about, on that particular application.
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Nice job on the conversion; looks very nice.
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You have very valid points, I just don't like the look of aftermarket gauges in these trucks dash. Doesn't anyone restore the OEM cluster?
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I'm w/you on these trucks w/aftermarket gauges. I don't care for the generic billet/ABS plastic (like Covans) set-ups but there's only so much you can do when arranging the gauges within the given space. I'm trying to find some sort of compromise.... nostalgic appearing gauges that tell me what drivetrain vitals I need to know (actual temp, actual oil psi, actual voltage).
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Beautiful BBW conversion, much better!
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Just read all this....great job man, all the advice you give is being put to work now....
Looking good bro... ![]()
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Nice write-up and photo-documentation on the BBW conversion. I am going to try the 3M, #8115, Panel Bonding Adhesive. It would make the conversion a lot less labor intensive, with regards to welding, grinding & top-dressing all puddle welds around the perimeter.
A completely restored factory dash cluster with gauges is less than $400.00...including night-glow green on inside of case, zinc-coat on outside of case, non-glare black on face of gauge backing plate, alumi-blast & clear on bezel surround, vinyl gauge faces, polished lens, refinished needles, bench-tested gauges, speedo lub & reset and new lamps. We have done several of them and they look amazing when they are done properly. You can also purchase them refurbished at: www.bowtiebits.com |
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$610 plus a $60 core charge at bowtiebits
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