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azsmokey · 01-21-2008, 08:03 AM

I could not really find any threads that had any substance to them, so i thought I would ask the question!

Has anyone started from scratch and built a custom dash. If so, what materials did you use? Metal, fiberglass, wood, carbon fiber, any combination of the previous?

We are rebuilding our 72 from the ground up and the OEM interior does not really do anything for me any more. We are planning a subwoofer enclosure that will replace the in-cab gas tank. A center console will go from there up to the dash. It would be nice to redo the dash as well. We bought a 2003 Silverado SS as our donor vehicle and it has a nice interior. We will use the seats and a lot of other parts from the interior. The gauge cluster is nice as well and I will try to incorporate that, in addition to the steering column and wheel (minus airbag) into the 72.

I have used glass before but it can be a pain after a while. My question again is has anyone done a complete or partial dash replacement? If so, what did you do and do you have any pics? Please elaborate on materials, etc... Are there any companies that make replacements for the 67-72? I have seen a myriad of units however none for my specific truck.

Thanks!

azsmokey · 01-22-2008, 01:36 AM

Any ideas???

azsmokey · 01-28-2008, 04:15 AM

ttt

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-28-2008, 08:15 AM

On this site, we have seen over the years...50's style Impala, Bel Air, even a non gm brand dash being rigged to be put in this era of truck. Also, people have put in the 95+ dashes out of the newer trucks, and I am sure there are more than that out there. Trevor

corn · 01-28-2008, 08:38 AM

a few...

azsmokey · 01-28-2008, 08:50 AM

Our donor truck is a 2003 Silverado and the dash is in great condition. Will that dash even come close to fitting? It would be nice to get that dash into the truck!

corn · 01-28-2008, 08:54 AM

Oops sorry, I thought you meant scratch built dash. Not sure on the donor dash, I think someone did a 99ish dash a while back & it was a couple inches too narrow...

Select · 01-28-2008, 09:22 AM

If the 03 dash is to narrow you could always add extentions to the doors and paint the dash for a really sweet look!

ChevLoRay · 01-28-2008, 09:23 AM

Let your imagination be your guide, well, that and a tape measure.

azsmokey · 01-28-2008, 01:08 PM

You were right about the scratch built dash. That is what I had in mind before I thought about using the 03 dash. I will entertain both options and see where it goes...

mnunn454 · 01-28-2008, 11:08 PM

Sorry, can't contribute pics, but sure am interested in watching this thread. I'm redoing my 69's interior.

Like you I want a custom look, have put Subs where the gas tank was, have '03 Chevy truck seats and am doing a center console blending into a custom dash.

I probably won't cut the old dash out. Most likely will use it as a base and add some curves to soften the dash's straight and hard lines. Playing with the idea of using a shapely manequin as a base mold for my center console. It would blend into the sub enclosure and the dash, but nothing's final.

Good luck on yours.

azsmokey · 01-29-2008, 01:04 AM

mnunn454:

I think you and I are on the same page with the interior build. Like you, I want to build the sub enclosure behind the seat, blend a center console and utilize the factory metal dash as a base, or skeleton, to build on. I have the seats, etc.. out of our donor 2003 Silverado.

Now comes a little MDF, fiberglass and welding...

01-21-2008, 08:03 AM	#1
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Custom dash I could not really find any threads that had any substance to them, so i thought I would ask the question! Has anyone started from scratch and built a custom dash. If so, what materials did you use? Metal, fiberglass, wood, carbon fiber, any combination of the previous? We are rebuilding our 72 from the ground up and the OEM interior does not really do anything for me any more. We are planning a subwoofer enclosure that will replace the in-cab gas tank. A center console will go from there up to the dash. It would be nice to redo the dash as well. We bought a 2003 Silverado SS as our donor vehicle and it has a nice interior. We will use the seats and a lot of other parts from the interior. The gauge cluster is nice as well and I will try to incorporate that, in addition to the steering column and wheel (minus airbag) into the 72. I have used glass before but it can be a pain after a while. My question again is has anyone done a complete or partial dash replacement? If so, what did you do and do you have any pics? Please elaborate on materials, etc... Are there any companies that make replacements for the 67-72? I have seen a myriad of units however none for my specific truck. Thanks!

01-22-2008, 01:36 AM	#2
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Re: Custom dash Any ideas???

01-28-2008, 04:15 AM	#3
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Re: Custom dash ttt

01-28-2008, 08:15 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Custom dash On this site, we have seen over the years...50's style Impala, Bel Air, even a non gm brand dash being rigged to be put in this era of truck. Also, people have put in the 95+ dashes out of the newer trucks, and I am sure there are more than that out there. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-28-2008, 08:38 AM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Custom dash a few... Last edited by corn; 10-10-2009 at 12:16 PM.

01-28-2008, 08:50 AM	#6
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Re: Custom dash Our donor truck is a 2003 Silverado and the dash is in great condition. Will that dash even come close to fitting? It would be nice to get that dash into the truck!

01-28-2008, 08:54 AM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Custom dash Oops sorry, I thought you meant scratch built dash. Not sure on the donor dash, I think someone did a 99ish dash a while back & it was a couple inches too narrow...

01-28-2008, 09:22 AM	#8
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: Custom dash If the 03 dash is to narrow you could always add extentions to the doors and paint the dash for a really sweet look! __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

01-28-2008, 09:23 AM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Custom dash Let your imagination be your guide, well, that and a tape measure. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-28-2008, 01:08 PM	#10
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Re: Custom dash You were right about the scratch built dash. That is what I had in mind before I thought about using the 03 dash. I will entertain both options and see where it goes...

01-28-2008, 11:08 PM	#11
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Custom dash Sorry, can't contribute pics, but sure am interested in watching this thread. I'm redoing my 69's interior. Like you I want a custom look, have put Subs where the gas tank was, have '03 Chevy truck seats and am doing a center console blending into a custom dash. I probably won't cut the old dash out. Most likely will use it as a base and add some curves to soften the dash's straight and hard lines. Playing with the idea of using a shapely manequin as a base mold for my center console. It would blend into the sub enclosure and the dash, but nothing's final. Good luck on yours. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

01-29-2008, 01:04 AM	#12
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Re: Custom dash mnunn454: I think you and I are on the same page with the interior build. Like you, I want to build the sub enclosure behind the seat, blend a center console and utilize the factory metal dash as a base, or skeleton, to build on. I have the seats, etc.. out of our donor 2003 Silverado. Now comes a little MDF, fiberglass and welding...



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