My 50 roadster pickup build

[oldman3]

Pic 1 Here I've cut out part of dash, and installed a 2"X2"X1/4" angle across the dash area, welded it on both sides. I then attached the brace from firewall to the angle and made mount for the column. (I will get back to the dash a little later)

Pic 2 This view shows the mount a little better.

[Indian113]

Thanks,Have a safe and Happy Easter! By the way You got your bags packed yet?

[oldman3]

Installed the new steel shaft for the steering.

[oldman3]

Pic 1 I know this looks a little strange, with the cab in this position. But removing and installing the cab is very easy in my shop with the overhead "I" beam and pulleys. So I then decided to work on the firewall, installing plates to cover all old holes, etc. Here it is half done.

Pic 2 Here it is all welded in place.

[oldman3]

Sorry forgot Pic 2

[oldman3]

At this point I have reinstalled the cab on the frame. Here is the reason for cutting up the dash. This is a dash made by Bitc--n for a 48 Chevy car. I will modify it to fit my dash area, and make fill in pieces.

[oldman3]

The new dash is shorter that the pickup dash. I cut out everything, but the remaining end pieces that connect to the A pillar. I also cut the dash just under where the garnish molding goes (the blue piece). You can see where I welded in the new piece.

[oldman3]

Here I have made a piece to extend the round part out to the edge of original dash.

[oldman3]

This view shows the original dash on the ends with new upper piece and the angle iron installed. I had already installed the AC unit (Vintage Air), and also the wiper motor (Newport) before installing the center section.

[oldman3]

Here the center section is installed with column, and a general layout of where I want the gauges.

[oldman3]

This view shows how I finished up installing small pieces to blend the two, together. The piece below dash is another piece from Bitc--n for my AC duct.

[oldman3]

My new Classic Instrument gauges.

[oldman3]

Holes cut for gauges, lower panel for AC duct and switches, and cover for the column.

[oldman3]

Got the brake pedal hole cut and pedal installed.

[oldman3]

Filled in the old gas filler on body.

[oldman3]

Installed a third brake light in back of cab (light from Ron Francis).

[oldman3]

Well I just covered about 2 months of work, hope you enjoyed. I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter Holiday. Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Thanks,Have a safe and Happy Easter! By the way You got your bags packed yet?

Since I know I have all the right tools in my shop, I think you should just load up that pickup and bring it to me.

[Indian113]

Just kiddin Jim, I can only hope mine turns out as good as yours. But don't offer that to many times I may take you up on it.

[VA72C10]

very nice work so far! Like all the smoothing you did!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

very nice work so far! Like all the smoothing you did!

Thanks for the kind words.

[flatbed51]

I was looking at *****in products and noticed they have two floor kits, one stock and the other for their firewall kit. Which one did you use? That dash is exactly what I have wanted to install in my truck and had almost given up on the idea until I saw yours. I've got to have one. Don

[Bentblazer]

Nice build: need any rain?

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by flatbed51

I was looking at *****in products and noticed they have two floor kits, one stock and the other for their firewall kit. Which one did you use? That dash is exactly what I have wanted to install in my truck and had almost given up on the idea until I saw yours. I've got to have one. Don

Don, I used the one for the stock firewall. Part #751002 (at that time). The dash part #742120 and the lower panel part #371041. Bitc--n was going to make one for the 47-53 pickups, but I never saw it. I just decided to make the one for car work. If I can help with more info, let me know. Jim

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Bentblazer

Nice build: need any rain?

What's rain????? Oh, that wet stuff, no thanks.