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68cajun · 06-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Anyone ever see one like this before? A cousin of mine gave it to me, said it was in a truck he bought for parts. It has never been installed, and has autometer phantom gauges. It looks like it would have been done on a CNC or something, it is really detailed and doesn't look homemade to me.

VanceH · 06-03-2009, 09:41 PM

Very nice Look custum to me

Putter · 06-03-2009, 10:24 PM

Dat's pretty dope. Doesn't look like it was done in the typical garage to me!!

But how do you open the glove box?? (no button hole)

67CHIP72 · 06-03-2009, 11:26 PM

I wonder if the guy that did it ever realized the Chevy emblem was reversed on the dash cluster?

68cajun · 06-04-2009, 06:32 AM

That was one of the first things my cousin told me, Your going to have to cover the bowtie on the gauge panel cause it's backwards.

smoked68 · 06-04-2009, 04:00 PM

wanna get rid of it???

big mike71 · 06-04-2009, 04:46 PM

It looks pretty cool to me, just get small file and fix the bowtie.

OARNGESI · 06-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Is it solid wood

oldblue1968chevy · 06-04-2009, 04:58 PM

you can gime it for free too if ya like lol

C20-67_N_MO · 06-04-2009, 05:03 PM

WOW! Very nice indeed.

Wish I had a friend that would give me a $600+ full instrument gauge dash with matching glove box!

68cajun · 06-04-2009, 10:05 PM

I plan to put a little chrome stick on bowtie over th e cutout.
I don't want to get rid of it, I think it looks pretty cool, I will sand it and pass acouple more coats of polyurathane. I think it will look really good in my truck when done.

**70cst** · 06-04-2009, 10:20 PM

Very wise decision 68cajun...that looks really cool.

chevychase · 06-04-2009, 10:32 PM

Wow, I really like that setup, very unique! Those Autometers aint cheap either, I got a set.

gcburdic · 06-05-2009, 08:54 AM

I HAD a set like that, but for some reason I can't get rid of them!!!!
They are still sittin in a box in the shed!!!

Obviously, not nearly as nice!!!....Those look great!

68cajun · 06-05-2009, 05:03 PM

Took the gauges out and sanded the woog down and sprayed a couple of coats of poly on them and they look great. Now I just need to finish the truck so I can put them to use.

PanelDeland · 06-05-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm no woodworker and I'm not really sure but I "think" that wood is spalted maple.If so it is a very fine cabinetry wood and looks great used like that.

Musclerodz · 06-06-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I'm no woodworker and I'm not really sure but I "think" that wood is spalted maple.If so it is a very fine cabinetry wood and looks great used like that.

commonly called "tiger" or "flame" maple. Very expensive if you buy a piece of wood specifically for that character

mbgmike · 06-06-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I'm no woodworker and I'm not really sure but I "think" that wood is spalted maple.If so it is a very fine cabinetry wood and looks great used like that.

Yes Maple it is. Curly or Tiger striped its normally called. The closer the stripes the more expensive. Pattern makers always would toss it aside because it was too hard to work.

mbgmike · 06-06-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 68cajun

Anyone ever see one like this before? A cousin of mine gave it to me, said it was in a truck he bought for parts. It has never been installed, and has autometer phantom gauges. It looks like it would have been done on a CNC or something, it is really detailed and doesn't look homemade to me.

Could have been made on a CNC could have been made on a Manual Machine. Could have been made with Hand Tools by a talented wood worker. Hard to say.
Its amazing what Mold, Pattern and Model Makers have done by hand through the years. Its actually not a hard piece to build.

06-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Gauge panel Anyone ever see one like this before? A cousin of mine gave it to me, said it was in a truck he bought for parts. It has never been installed, and has autometer phantom gauges. It looks like it would have been done on a CNC or something, it is really detailed and doesn't look homemade to me. Attached Images __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

06-03-2009, 09:41 PM	#2
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06-03-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
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06-04-2009, 06:32 AM	#5
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Gauge panel That was one of the first things my cousin told me, Your going to have to cover the bowtie on the gauge panel cause it's backwards. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

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smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Gauge panel wanna get rid of it??? __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

06-04-2009, 04:46 PM	#7
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Gauge panel It looks pretty cool to me, just get small file and fix the bowtie.

06-04-2009, 04:54 PM	#8
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Gauge panel Is it solid wood __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

06-04-2009, 04:58 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Gauge panel you can gime it for free too if ya like 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

06-04-2009, 05:03 PM	#10
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Gauge panel WOW! Very nice indeed. Wish I had a friend that would give me a $600+ full instrument gauge dash with matching glove box! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

06-04-2009, 10:05 PM	#11
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Gauge panel I plan to put a little chrome stick on bowtie over th e cutout. I don't want to get rid of it, I think it looks pretty cool, I will sand it and pass acouple more coats of polyurathane. I think it will look really good in my truck when done. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

06-04-2009, 10:20 PM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Gauge panel Very wise decision 68cajun...that looks really cool. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 06-04-2009 at 10:22 PM.

06-04-2009, 10:32 PM	#13
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	Re: Gauge panel Wow, I really like that setup, very unique! Those Autometers aint cheap either, I got a set. __________________ Joe

06-05-2009, 08:54 AM	#14
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: Gauge panel I HAD a set like that, but for some reason I can't get rid of them!!!! They are still sittin in a box in the shed!!! Obviously, not nearly as nice!!!....Those look great! Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 06-05-2009 at 08:54 AM.

06-05-2009, 05:03 PM	#15
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Gauge panel Took the gauges out and sanded the woog down and sprayed a couple of coats of poly on them and they look great. Now I just need to finish the truck so I can put them to use. Attached Images __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car



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06-05-2009, 06:38 PM	#16
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Gauge panel I'm no woodworker and I'm not really sure but I "think" that wood is spalted maple.If so it is a very fine cabinetry wood and looks great used like that. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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