Not Another Rebuild Thread....

[cgnjrpilot]

Apologies for thread derail...just read back and realize this thread is concentrating on McMurphy's build...great job by the way.

[Bomp]

See, everybody likes hangin' out in Murphs Frozen Garage.

Trying to get a peek at the gauge cluster configuration and he ain't tellin'.

[flips72]

dash looks good murph, and the video is awesome you and bomp should have been neighbors aint no telling what yall would have come up with i bet it would have been interesting though.keep up the great work and spring is on the way...yehaw!

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

way to go murph... nice on the exhaust manifolds, i was hoping you would get 'em. also if i'm seeing it right, the cluster you're crafting is going to be cool.
don't think twice about the photo request, looks like you got your hands full with current project list.

Thanks Clem you motivate me beyond words dude!!
I really appreciate your stopping by and adding your comments!
And yeah, I think what I got going on right now with the guages should have the effect I am looking for......

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Gotta agree with Clem, your Exhaust Manifolds are very nice, and the Gauge Pod is gonna be sweet, knowing what skills you possess as I watch your build! And as a teaser, Gonna PM you a surprise soon...

Dude!!
I totally dig the artwork, thanks!!

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I read your post on Dino's build thread about the manifolds. Dino is using the original style '63-'66 motor mounts in his current build. Those accomodate the center dump exhaust manifolds, whereas the '73 and up style not so much. Hence the need to cut and trim the motor mount on the drivers side.
You've been making some nice progress. I'm interested to see your gauge panel.

Thank you sir.
I keep forgetting to call that guy about that 73 I spoke with you about....

Originally Posted by cgnjrpilot

Apologies for thread derail...just read back and realize this thread is concentrating on McMurphy's build...great job by the way.

No worries, happy to share bandwidth with you!
Glad you stopped by to take a look anyways!

Originally Posted by Bomp

See, everybody likes hangin' out in Murphs Frozen Garage.
Trying to get a peek at the gauge cluster configuration and he ain't tellin'.

Sorry brother, you gotta wait like everyone else.

Originally Posted by flips72

dash looks good murph, and the video is awesome you and bomp should have been neighbors aint no telling what yall would have come up with i bet it would have been interesting though.keep up the great work and spring is on the way...yehaw!

I imagine Bomp and I would turn out some pretty freeky rigs if we were to truely corroborate on a build!
It would be awesome fun, and many a beer and pizza would be sacrificed as well I think !!

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Ok on to the meat of the matter






Here I am using JB Weld epoxy as glue to hold the individual guage bezels in place, and as a filler. I like that it dries slower than bondo, but it runs too. However with patience and close monitoring it yields excellent results.



Ta2Don sent me this today!
I totally dig it, it really calls up the image of what we have coined as my work place moniker.
Well played my friend, and thank you!!


Thank you all for tuning in, everyone that stops in to take a look at my progress honors me greatly, whether you post a comment or not, just that you are curious enough to look is pretty awesome in my opinion!!

[Captainfab]

I'm still available to take a look for you, if the seller is willing to make the trip. My work load has only gotten worse, so still no chance for a trip for me.

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Thank you sir.
I keep forgetting to call that guy about that 73 I spoke with you about....

[matt_l]

Awesome work on the dash. I really like the look of the rings for the gauges. Did you cut the rings from tubing or did you roll them from flat sheet? Keep up the great work!

[Ta2Don]

Glad you liked the sketch, one day I had the Frozen Garage thought stuck in my head, so I had to put it on paper... You are more than welcome Murph!
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[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'm still available to take a look for you, if the seller is willing to make the trip. My work load has only gotten worse, so still no chance for a trip for me.

thank you sir, I appreciate it!
I have a whole list of CL listings to follow up on when we get into town this year. Luckily it is a Bloomsday year for us, so we will be there the last week in April, thru the month of May.
Kinda hoping that some of these rigs that did not sell over the winter can be had cheaper for cash in the Spring....

Originally Posted by matt_l

Awesome work on the dash. I really like the look of the rings for the gauges. Did you cut the rings from tubing or did you roll them from flat sheet? Keep up the great work!

Thanks Matt, I used 2" exhaust extension I got from the parts store.
I determined the angle, loaded them up in the vise at that angle, scored the cut with a cutting disc, then cut them all around. After that I used the bench grinder to fine tune them. They seem to be working perfectly for what I have in mind.
Obviously I wanted a 3D dash for my guages, I was afraid that if I did not do something eye catching with the guage panel, then people may over look the guages themselves....

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Glad you liked the sketch, one day I had the Frozen Garage thought stuck in my head, so I had to put it on paper... You are more than welcome Murph!
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I totally know how that goes man!!
Although I dislike poetry, there are times when the words just start lining up in my head and I have to get them out onto paper. It is often like that with my art too, I get an image in my mind and it wont let go until I put it on paper as well....

[piratexpress1369a]

that is a cool pic he made for you ..think it would look great on t-shirt ..gage set up is going to look great too

[flips72]

cant wait to see the instrument cluster finished,nice work.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

that is a cool pic he made for you ..think it would look great on t-shirt ..gage set up is going to look great too

I think so too Pirate!

Originally Posted by flips72

cant wait to see the instrument cluster finished,nice work.

Well Flips, here it is !!
Congrats on the TOTM nomination! That is going to be a heck of a voting this month!!

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Here is the cluster panel mocked up for a test fit in the dash.
I wanted to make sure everything would have room, and fit in the intended space before I unboxed the actual guages.


Yep some assembly required!!


all hooked up, ready for some testing!


I SEE THE LIGHT !!!!


Until I get the steering column re-installed, all I could test was the high beam indicator light, the L and R turn signals will have to wait a bit, but I am pretty sure they are going to work just fine.


There you go guys, another crazy idea from me, put into practice.....

[Bomp]

That is trick!
Dig it
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[likaroc13]

nice work! those gauges look really cool, especially all lit up

[flips72]

swweeeetttttman thats awesome terrific work, you need to make sure the manufactures of your gauges see it, heck they might start making it and selling it, and thanks on the totm, pretty sure i dont have a chance but it was a honor just to get nominated.stay warm.

[piratexpress1369a]

i like that they turn out awesome

[clemdaddy]

very nice on the cluster man... yep, very cool

[Low Elco]

Looks killer! All Camaro-ish! Great work, that drawing needs to get colored up into a t- shirt!
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[CRGRS 66]

Craigerrr likes too

[KroAutomotiveInc]

wow man that looks really custom looks like a pro did it keep up the good work buddy!

[Modges'66]

Wow man, the cluster looks pretty sweet!!!

....Still whatchin!

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

that is a cool pic he made for you ..think it would look great on t-shirt ..gage set up is going to look great too

Gauge set up is Super Sweet Murph, and if you need that artwork cleaned up for a t-shirt just let me know...
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[markeb01]

That instrument cluster is so cool! The depth and spacers really set it apart, and the night lighting is fantastic!

[Mad Rods]

Good job on the gauges!
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[62 Barnfind]

McMurphy,
You did a good job on the dash and gauges. Last time I looked I looked it was in primer. Feels good when you get something done.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by Bomp

That is trick!
Dig it
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Thank you Bomp!

Originally Posted by likaroc13

nice work! those gauges look really cool, especially all lit up

Yeah I just found on Coulter's build thread where I first posted that I wanted to get them, almost a year ago.

Originally Posted by flips72

swweeeetttttman thats awesome terrific work, you need to make sure the manufactures of your gauges see it, heck they might start making it and selling it, and thanks on the totm, pretty sure i dont have a chance but it was a honor just to get nominated.stay warm.

Hmmmmm interesting idea.... I would certainly not know how to contact them for that sort of thing, but to have them sponsor a future build or two I have in mind would be mighty cool !!!

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

i like that they turn out awesome

Thanks Pirate, I am glad I did not disappoint ya man, I know you follow along pretty close!

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

very nice on the cluster man... yep, very cool

You should see them in real life, I popped the seat in this weekend just to see how they would look from "there" in the drivers seat !! I am such an amature, but I like how they turned out.

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks killer! All Camaro-ish! Great work, that drawing needs to get colored up into a t- shirt!
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Thanks Low Elco!!
Yeah I am pretty jazzed about the art too, which reminds me, I owe Veronika something.....

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Craigerrr likes too

Woot !!!

Originally Posted by KroAutomotiveInc

wow man that looks really custom looks like a pro did it keep up the good work buddy!

dude you inspire me! Some of the stuff I attempt is due to your willingness to just jump in on a project! If I had dismounted my cab, I soooooo would have done the ceiling the way you did yours!

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Wow man, the cluster looks pretty sweet!!!
....Still whatchin!

Thanks Modges I still look at yours too !!

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Gauge set up is Super Sweet Murph, and if you need that artwork cleaned up for a t-shirt just let me know...
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Thank you sir.... I would love to make some T-Shirts!

Originally Posted by markeb01

That instrument cluster is so cool! The depth and spacers really set it apart, and the night lighting is fantastic!

Yeah I really fell in love with them when I saw the night view of them on the AutoMeter site!

Originally Posted by Mad Rods

Good job on the gauges!
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Wow, thank you man.... I never knew you stopped by my thread !! You are so sneaky !! LoL

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

McMurphy,
You did a good job on the dash and gauges. Last time I looked I looked it was in primer. Feels good when you get something done.

Feels even better when a bunch of guys take the time to look at your work and speak up about it, so thank you for that !!

I am just a beginner at this stuff, and I still have not pulled half of the rabbits out of my hat yet on this build.
Just think of what I will accomplish on my next one !!

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Ok since there will come a day (less than a year now) that I will have to leave (escape) Alaska, I would like to see all the stuff I am not going to be using, and not going to be able to take with me; go to a good home.

At this point I am pretty sure I am not going to need or use any of the guage pod stuff in this photo, so if you have a want or need for it shoot me a PM please.
Disclaimer::::: this stuff is not for sale!
I do not have a sales account here and dont want any MODERATOR woes....if you need it, it is yours.

On the other hand.....
I really really really want another one of these parking brake gizmo-bracket (trunion?) to finish up my p-brake set up!
If you have one lying around you dont want or need please let me know!


Also it seems my stock wiper control has gone AWOL, so if you have a 66 era one in a tool drawer someplace soaking up grease and dust, please let me put it to good use!
I have torn my garage up 3 times now looking for mine, and no luck.

Anyways, thank you all again for your gracious comments, and taking the time to look at my junk !!