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Re: My long term 57 project
Your steering wheel doesn't hit your speedo does it? I know mine was close. I never really thought about it till someone said somthing. Looking good.
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Re: My long term 57 project
That dash is way cooler than the 60 truck dashes. Nice work, I'm getting some ideas for a project on down the line.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Dash looks great.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Very cool! a huge step up over factory dash!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Man that looks great!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
She is looking good congrats.....
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Re: My long term 57 project
love the dash treatment!
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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!
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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!
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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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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!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Dash is looking great.
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Re: My long term 57 project
The dash looks great.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Wow, great effort, hope you are making progress. On your gas tank did you get the 2" neck?
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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!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Man I love that dash! Check out the one my buddy's put in his 67 Chevy.
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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!
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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!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thats what I did, firewall too. Lights are a good idea, I'm glad I got the 21 circuit wiring kit. Nice progress.
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Re: My long term 57 project
ChuckDriver, that's a great looking truck you're building, and your work is awesome. Enjoying the build pictures a lot!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Awesome build thread Chuck Driver! Your step-by-step posts give us inspiration to jump in and start cutting.
I have wanted to swap my dash, something older, with more character. Really makes a statement... yours looks phenomenal! ![]() |
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks Guys! It's been a lot of work, but a lot more fun to see it all come together!! I hope to get it back on the road soon cause I really miss driving it.
Hope to have more pics for you guys this weekend!
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Re: My long term 57 project
I really dig the lights under the dash. I'm gonna have to do that also.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Your truck has come a long way. It looks great! I like your dash upgrade. Very cool!
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