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dennis57 · 06-07-2009, 03:35 PM

That is going to be nice. Keep the tech coming.

GRIMSS · 06-07-2009, 07:14 PM

Nice progress on the dash.

daverod · 06-10-2009, 02:28 PM

Sweat build. Got to love the dash. Still have to finish mine. I haven't decided on what to do about the defrost holes/heater set up.

Kabwe · 06-10-2009, 02:33 PM

looking good, keep up the good work.

dennis57 · 06-26-2009, 11:57 AM

How's the project going?

ChuckDriver · 06-26-2009, 01:38 PM

Howdy Dennis! Not much progress lately. I did get the column opening filled, after removing what was my first attempt. Had a good metal man help me with it. Then I got the ash tray reworked into the dash after I had planned to remove it. I think it will look more like a factory install with the ash tray.

I'm trying to decide what to do for AC vents. May go with a under dash panel and install them there. But I would really like to find some 59 Impala or 55-57 Chevy factory dash vents. Would you happen to have a set laying around?

What have you deceided to do with your's??

dennis57 · 06-26-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Howdy Dennis! Not much progress lately. I did get the column opening filled, after removing what was my first attempt. Had a good metal man help me with it. Then I got the ash tray reworked into the dash after I had planned to remove it. I think it will look more like a factory install with the ash tray.

I'm trying to decide what to do for AC vents. May go with a under dash panel and install them there. But I would really like to find some 59 Impala or 55-57 Chevy factory dash vents. Would you happen to have a set laying around?

What have you deceided to do with your's??

There is a local guy that has lots of 55-57 car parts I'll see if he has something. I was kind of thinking about some aircraft wemac style round ones. It still depends on what the console looks like.

ChuckDriver · 07-20-2009, 08:00 PM

Got a little work done today. Working on securing the lower edges of the dash to the lower A pillar/door frame. Hope to get this done soon, can't believe it's takeing so long, but that how it goes!! More pics soon!

dennis57 · 07-20-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Got a little work done today. Working on securing the lower edges of the dash to the lower A pillar/door frame. Hope to get this done soon, can't believe it's takeing so long, but that how it goes!! More pics soon!

I hear ya. Take your time and have fun with it. I can't wait to see how it's coming along.

GRIMSS · 08-17-2009, 07:16 AM

Dash looks great.

Bigblue29 · 08-17-2009, 08:24 AM

Very cool! a huge step up over factory dash!

dennis57 · 08-17-2009, 10:34 PM

Man that looks great!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-19-2009, 03:15 PM

She is looking good congrats.....

55dude · 08-27-2009, 09:29 PM

love the dash treatment!

Shaky · 08-29-2009, 06:54 AM

Man, you do nice work. I love those 55-57s. I've got a '67 and a '66. Time to start working my back towards those fifties rigs!

ChuckDriver · 09-04-2009, 09:55 AM

Thanks guys for all the compliments! Hope to get some work done today. I do have another column that I'll use to get the wheel away from the dash!

56ClassicTruck · 09-08-2009, 11:57 AM

Man you sure did some nice work I hope you keep those pic,s coming thanks for sharing gives me some good ideal.

ChuckDriver · 09-21-2009, 07:51 PM

Made some progress today! I got a dash vent off ebay from a 64 Caddy and got it installed today. It looks like it was made for it! In the pictures it looks off center, but it's actually the ash tray that I reinstalled. It's only off an 1/8 in or less. May have to cut the ash tray back out and move it. But with the dash bolted in, sitting on the seat and looking at it, it's not as noticeable. But I know it's there so I may have to move it, if you know what I mean!!

GRIMSS · 09-21-2009, 08:09 PM

Dash is looking great.

Kim57 · 09-22-2009, 12:18 AM

The dash looks great.
Kim

BluTooth · 11-06-2009, 06:35 PM

Wow, great effort, hope you are making progress. On your gas tank did you get the 2" neck?
Ron

ChuckDriver · 11-06-2009, 08:58 PM

Progress has been slow, but getting it done soon! The filler neck has a 2 1/4 in OD and is 3in tall. Hope that helps! Pics to follow soon!!

CAL 58 GMC · 11-07-2009, 01:49 AM

Man I love that dash! Check out the one my buddy's put in his 67 Chevy.

ChuckDriver · 11-07-2009, 09:03 AM

That one looks AWESOME!! I just installed the same AC vents in each end of the dash yesterday. Hope mine turns out that nice!

ChuckDriver · 12-04-2009, 11:37 PM

Making progress! The dash is ready for the final install. Have a look at what I've done on the back side. My painter made a suggestion that I paint it white so that it's much brighter and easier to see when your working behind it. I also welded on two tabs on each end to mount some under dash lights. The single leg on each end is there so I can bolt it the the same mounts that the oringanl dash was secured to! The Red paint was applied from a spray can just to cover the back edge that I'm not sure will be accessable once it's in.
Enjoy the pics and all comments are appreciated!!

06-07-2009, 03:35 PM	#1
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My long term 57 project That is going to be nice. Keep the tech coming.

06-07-2009, 07:14 PM	#2
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: My long term 57 project Nice progress on the dash. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-10-2009, 02:28 PM	#3
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: My long term 57 project Sweat build. Got to love the dash. Still have to finish mine. I haven't decided on what to do about the defrost holes/heater set up.

06-10-2009, 02:33 PM	#4
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My long term 57 project looking good, keep up the good work.

06-26-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My long term 57 project How's the project going? __________________

06-26-2009, 01:38 PM	#6
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Howdy Dennis! Not much progress lately. I did get the column opening filled, after removing what was my first attempt. Had a good metal man help me with it. Then I got the ash tray reworked into the dash after I had planned to remove it. I think it will look more like a factory install with the ash tray. I'm trying to decide what to do for AC vents. May go with a under dash panel and install them there. But I would really like to find some 59 Impala or 55-57 Chevy factory dash vents. Would you happen to have a set laying around? What have you deceided to do with your's?? __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-20-2009, 08:00 PM	#8
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Got a little work done today. Working on securing the lower edges of the dash to the lower A pillar/door frame. Hope to get this done soon, can't believe it's takeing so long, but that how it goes!! More pics soon! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

08-17-2009, 07:16 AM	#10
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: My long term 57 project Dash looks great. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

08-17-2009, 08:24 AM	#11
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: My long term 57 project Very cool! a huge step up over factory dash! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

08-17-2009, 10:34 PM	#12
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My long term 57 project Man that looks great!! __________________

08-19-2009, 03:15 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: My long term 57 project She is looking good congrats..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-27-2009, 09:29 PM	#14
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: My long term 57 project love the dash treatment!

08-29-2009, 06:54 AM	#15
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: My long term 57 project Man, you do nice work. I love those 55-57s. I've got a '67 and a '66. Time to start working my back towards those fifties rigs! __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

09-04-2009, 09:55 AM	#16
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Thanks guys for all the compliments! Hope to get some work done today. I do have another column that I'll use to get the wheel away from the dash! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-08-2009, 11:57 AM	#17
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: My long term 57 project Man you sure did some nice work I hope you keep those pic,s coming thanks for sharing gives me some good ideal.



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09-21-2009, 07:51 PM	#18
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Made some progress today! I got a dash vent off ebay from a 64 Caddy and got it installed today. It looks like it was made for it! In the pictures it looks off center, but it's actually the ash tray that I reinstalled. It's only off an 1/8 in or less. May have to cut the ash tray back out and move it. But with the dash bolted in, sitting on the seat and looking at it, it's not as noticeable. But I know it's there so I may have to move it, if you know what I mean!! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-21-2009, 08:09 PM	#19
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: My long term 57 project Dash is looking great. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

09-22-2009, 12:18 AM	#20
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My long term 57 project The dash looks great. Kim

11-06-2009, 06:35 PM	#21
BluTooth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 42	Re: My long term 57 project Wow, great effort, hope you are making progress. On your gas tank did you get the 2" neck? Ron

11-06-2009, 08:58 PM	#22
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Progress has been slow, but getting it done soon! The filler neck has a 2 1/4 in OD and is 3in tall. Hope that helps! Pics to follow soon!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-07-2009, 01:49 AM	#23
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My long term 57 project Man I love that dash! Check out the one my buddy's put in his 67 Chevy. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 12-30-2009 at 12:23 PM.

11-07-2009, 09:03 AM	#24
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project That one looks AWESOME!! I just installed the same AC vents in each end of the dash yesterday. Hope mine turns out that nice! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

12-04-2009, 11:37 PM	#25
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My long term 57 project Making progress! The dash is ready for the final install. Have a look at what I've done on the back side. My painter made a suggestion that I paint it white so that it's much brighter and easier to see when your working behind it. I also welded on two tabs on each end to mount some under dash lights. The single leg on each end is there so I can bolt it the the same mounts that the oringanl dash was secured to! The Red paint was applied from a spray can just to cover the back edge that I'm not sure will be accessable once it's in. Enjoy the pics and all comments are appreciated!! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

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