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JohnT71 · 03-27-2011, 03:34 PM

Me and my buddies installed a AC dash in my 68 cst. After we got it welded in we decided to get rid of the dashpad. Alot of these ideas came from this site, just wanted to say thanks! The info on here is unending.

ubtripn · 03-27-2011, 04:00 PM

nice

oldblue1968chevy · 03-27-2011, 04:32 PM

Cool! Just dont hit your head OUCH lol

**special-K** · 03-27-2011, 04:34 PM

I like that. It's funny,for some reason just this weekend I was thinking maybe my li'l mild custom would be cool with this trick. It's subtle and clean. I don't consider that "shaving",though. More like "filling". The term shaving comes from removing trim or body features to create a smoother look.

JohnT71 · 03-27-2011, 04:52 PM

Thanks guys, and if my hard head hit the dash probably wouldnt be good for the dash LOL!!

o6r1man · 03-27-2011, 05:23 PM

I dig it!!

YBNORML · 03-27-2011, 05:54 PM

I really like it. It's a mod that I have been considering for years. Yours looks even better than I imagined. Nice work.
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VA72C10 · 03-27-2011, 06:51 PM

Nice work! I was going to do that to my custom but never got around to it. Looks good!

rico7769 · 03-27-2011, 09:39 PM

looks cleaner and just as original

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-27-2011, 10:22 PM

That looks good and is on my list of mods to do to my truck.. Heres a pic of one I saved I like how they painted the top like a dash pad..

VA72C10 · 03-27-2011, 10:44 PM

that's pretty cool!

sickred72 · 03-27-2011, 11:00 PM

I thought i was the only one doing this for all these years! Looks good!

JohnT71 · 03-28-2011, 10:02 AM

Sickred that truck is amazing. Is the grill white or red?

**67cheby** · 03-28-2011, 12:07 PM

i like it

oldblue1968chevy · 03-28-2011, 07:06 PM

i think its white ive seen it in pix before

DZL1 · 03-28-2011, 08:38 PM

Thats a bad a$$ mod!

DZL1.

yukon ratrod · 04-30-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sickred72

I thought i was the only one doing this for all these years! Looks good!

beautiful truck

**67cheby** · 04-30-2011, 10:20 AM

HEY wheres Plainview AR i am in Siloam Springs Ar , 30 min West of Fayetteville

JohnT71 · 04-30-2011, 11:27 AM

30 miles south of Russellville

'68 Pieces · 04-30-2011, 12:18 PM

looks good, ive been thinking of doing that to mine, see as how its in sorta rough shape anyway, ever since i seen one done, its been in the back of my mind, thanks for sharing!!!

Jman03 · 04-30-2011, 09:12 PM

here's mine shaved and yes that gauge panel is made out of wood

RocketKing · 04-30-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnT71

30 miles south of Russellville

My daughter goes to Tech, small world.

elf w/capital T · 05-01-2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnT71

Me and my buddies installed a AC dash in my 68 cst. After we got it welded in we decided to get rid of the dashpad. Alot of these ideas came from this site, just wanted to say thanks! The info on here is unending.

looks very clean, makes me want to do mine that much more.

JohnT71 · 05-01-2011, 08:28 AM

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My daughter goes to Tech, small world

Very small world Rocketking I have a degree from Tech.

**N2TRUX** · 05-01-2011, 10:45 AM

They look good all slicked out. For those of you that have them painted already, how bad is the reflection? It seems that the glossy finish would cause a serious glare.

03-27-2011, 03:34 PM	#1
JohnT71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Plainview Ar Posts: 82	shaved dash pad Me and my buddies installed a AC dash in my 68 cst. After we got it welded in we decided to get rid of the dashpad. Alot of these ideas came from this site, just wanted to say thanks! The info on here is unending. Attached Images

03-27-2011, 04:00 PM	#2
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: shaved dash pad nice

03-27-2011, 04:32 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: shaved dash pad Cool! Just dont hit your head OUCH lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-27-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: shaved dash pad I like that. It's funny,for some reason just this weekend I was thinking maybe my li'l mild custom would be cool with this trick. It's subtle and clean. I don't consider that "shaving",though. More like "filling". The term shaving comes from removing trim or body features to create a smoother look. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-02-2011 at 07:54 AM.

03-27-2011, 04:52 PM	#5
JohnT71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Plainview Ar Posts: 82	Re: shaved dash pad Thanks guys, and if my hard head hit the dash probably wouldnt be good for the dash LOL!!

03-27-2011, 05:23 PM	#6
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: shaved dash pad I dig it!! __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax

03-27-2011, 05:54 PM	#7
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: shaved dash pad I really like it. It's a mod that I have been considering for years. Yours looks even better than I imagined. Nice work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

03-27-2011, 06:51 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: shaved dash pad Nice work! I was going to do that to my custom but never got around to it. Looks good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-27-2011, 09:39 PM	#9
rico7769 Hybrid67 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Martinez, GA Posts: 195	Re: shaved dash pad looks cleaner and just as original __________________ Keep em' Running! All show.....no go

03-27-2011, 10:22 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: shaved dash pad That looks good and is on my list of mods to do to my truck.. Heres a pic of one I saved I like how they painted the top like a dash pad.. Attached Images __________________ 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.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 03-27-2011 at 10:23 PM.

03-27-2011, 10:44 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: shaved dash pad that's pretty cool! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-27-2011, 11:00 PM	#12
sickred72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oregon Posts: 204	Re: shaved dash pad I thought i was the only one doing this for all these years! Looks good! Attached Images

03-28-2011, 10:02 AM	#13
JohnT71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Plainview Ar Posts: 82	Re: shaved dash pad Sickred that truck is amazing. Is the grill white or red? Last edited by JohnT71; 03-28-2011 at 10:03 AM.

03-28-2011, 12:07 PM	#14
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: shaved dash pad i like it __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-28-2011, 07:06 PM	#15
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: shaved dash pad i think its white ive seen it in pix before __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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03-28-2011, 08:38 PM	#16
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: shaved dash pad Thats a bad a$$ mod! DZL1.

04-30-2011, 10:20 AM	#18
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: shaved dash pad HEY wheres Plainview AR i am in Siloam Springs Ar , 30 min West of Fayetteville __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-30-2011, 11:27 AM	#19
JohnT71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Plainview Ar Posts: 82	Re: shaved dash pad 30 miles south of Russellville

04-30-2011, 12:18 PM	#20
'68 Pieces Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 55	Re: shaved dash pad looks good, ive been thinking of doing that to mine, see as how its in sorta rough shape anyway, ever since i seen one done, its been in the back of my mind, thanks for sharing!!! __________________ 1968 Chevy short bed restoration/ build/ put back together/ whichever you wanna call it! I shall call it :"Rusty Tomato": its in the works " Anything free is worth saving up for " " If you dont know where to start, go back to the beginning "

04-30-2011, 09:12 PM	#21
Jman03 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Manteca, Ca Posts: 13	Re: shaved dash pad here's mine shaved and yes that gauge panel is made out of wood Attached Images

05-01-2011, 10:45 AM	#25
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: shaved dash pad They look good all slicked out. For those of you that have them painted already, how bad is the reflection? It seems that the glossy finish would cause a serious glare. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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