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XXL · 08-05-2002, 09:06 PM

My wife and child have been out of town for over a week now (her dad just had a triple bypass

)... so I've had lots more time to actually do work on the truck.

Here's how far I am as of this evening--

For earlier progress pics, take a look at my site below.

Kenneth

chevyman 68 C/10 · 08-05-2002, 09:35 PM

Its hard to tell from a pic but is that fiberglass on the dash?

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2002, 10:29 PM

OMG...Where do you put your cigg butts at?
I wonder if he's gonna cut up his dash for a c.d. player.

Lippyp · 08-06-2002, 03:28 AM

Where are you gonna put the six tons of junk that have by law to be carried in any cars glovebox....torch, tire compressor, bag of fluffy toffees, spare parts, the unidentifiable bits left over from the last little job you did etc...? LOL

Slammed67 · 08-06-2002, 09:00 AM

Man, you've been busy!! What are your plans for the dash??

Smooth68 · 08-06-2002, 09:43 AM

Hey dude...Look'n ...ah...good? J/k! that should be sweet when completed. Is that a dash pad on top?

XXL · 08-06-2002, 05:42 PM

Yes, the dash is made of fiberglass laid over a framework that's been welded to the stock dash. I'm not real happy with the bottom extrusion (the part in the middle that pokes down below the regular dash line) so I think I'm going to cut that part out and do something a little different to the framework underneath so it will be straight across on the bottom like the stock dash is.

Obviously I've also got some more filling and sanding to do to get it completely straight, but that part's been pretty easy.

And, that is a new aftermarket dash pad. It still bolts on top just like it would on a regular dash. For the IP, I'm hoping to find somebody who'll whittle one out of aluminum for me. I'm planning for a minimalist approach, so something like the 2 gauges I posted here, along with the factory ignition (only it needs to be in the aluminum piece, like where the rightmost small gauge would go on a stock one). I'm still thinking out the details of that part...

As for the things required by law... "we don't need no stinkin' laws"

Kenneth

XXL · 08-08-2002, 09:00 PM

I took that bottom lip out so the bottom edge would be straight all the way across, and I've put a semi-final skim coat on it. I need to give another once over and then I'll squirt it in primer just to block it down and make sure it's straight. I am planning to cover the dash in vinyl, which is a pretty long way off at this point. Man, I need to find somebody to do the bodywork on this cab! And I've even saved up some money too...

Kenneth

bgbchevy · 08-08-2002, 09:08 PM

are you going to make a flush mounted glovebox, or something along those lines or are you leaving it smooth all the way.

XXL · 08-08-2002, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bgbchevy
are you going to make a flush mounted glovebox, or something along those lines or are you leaving it smooth all the way.

Completely smooth except for the bezel.

Kenneth

XXL · 08-10-2002, 05:14 PM

Wrapping it up. I still need to clean up the bottom edge a little bit, but it's almost done...

Kenneth

cali_surfer · 08-10-2002, 06:04 PM

Hey man..... Good job!!!! That mod looks killer, I wish I would have thought of that on my truck before I finished it. Looks like it will turn out awesome.

08-05-2002, 09:06 PM	#1
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Update on my dash mod My wife and child have been out of town for over a week now (her dad just had a triple bypass )... so I've had lots more time to actually do work on the truck. Here's how far I am as of this evening-- For earlier progress pics, take a look at my site below. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-05-2002, 09:35 PM	#2
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	Its hard to tell from a pic but is that fiberglass on the dash? __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

08-06-2002, 03:28 AM	#4
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Where are you gonna put the six tons of junk that have by law to be carried in any cars glovebox....torch, tire compressor, bag of fluffy toffees, spare parts, the unidentifiable bits left over from the last little job you did etc...? LOL __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

08-06-2002, 09:00 AM	#5
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Man, you've been busy!! What are your plans for the dash?? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-06-2002, 09:43 AM	#6
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Hey dude...Look'n ...ah...good? J/k! that should be sweet when completed. Is that a dash pad on top? __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

08-05-2002, 10:29 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	OMG...Where do you put your cigg butts at? I wonder if he's gonna cut up his dash for a c.d. player.

08-06-2002, 05:42 PM	#7
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Yes, the dash is made of fiberglass laid over a framework that's been welded to the stock dash. I'm not real happy with the bottom extrusion (the part in the middle that pokes down below the regular dash line) so I think I'm going to cut that part out and do something a little different to the framework underneath so it will be straight across on the bottom like the stock dash is. Obviously I've also got some more filling and sanding to do to get it completely straight, but that part's been pretty easy. And, that is a new aftermarket dash pad. It still bolts on top just like it would on a regular dash. For the IP, I'm hoping to find somebody who'll whittle one out of aluminum for me. I'm planning for a minimalist approach, so something like the 2 gauges I posted here, along with the factory ignition (only it needs to be in the aluminum piece, like where the rightmost small gauge would go on a stock one). I'm still thinking out the details of that part... As for the things required by law... "we don't need no stinkin' laws" Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-08-2002, 09:00 PM	#8
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	I took that bottom lip out so the bottom edge would be straight all the way across, and I've put a semi-final skim coat on it. I need to give another once over and then I'll squirt it in primer just to block it down and make sure it's straight. I am planning to cover the dash in vinyl, which is a pretty long way off at this point. Man, I need to find somebody to do the bodywork on this cab! And I've even saved up some money too... Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-08-2002, 09:08 PM	#9
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	are you going to make a flush mounted glovebox, or something along those lines or are you leaving it smooth all the way. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

08-10-2002, 05:14 PM	#11
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Wrapping it up. I still need to clean up the bottom edge a little bit, but it's almost done... Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-10-2002, 06:04 PM	#12
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	Hey man..... Good job!!!! That mod looks killer, I wish I would have thought of that on my truck before I finished it. Looks like it will turn out awesome. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)



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