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02-06-2014, 12:41 PM
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Dash insert
Has anyone here seen a dash insert like this one. I like the way it angles the gauges up toward the driver.
I think I would drill the head light holes back into the orignal spot but would really like to know where this came from.   
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02-06-2014, 01:10 PM
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Re: Dash insert
I like that idea as well. I have the aftermarket plastic gauge console and while it serves it's purpose, i'd like to have the gauges angled more towards me as well.
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02-06-2014, 01:17 PM
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Re: Dash insert
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I have even thought about cutting a glove box door with the angle in it.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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02-06-2014, 03:04 PM
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Re: Dash insert
If you angle it upward, are you going to have issues with light reflecting off the windshield at night. I have an aftermarket tach bolted to my steering column. It's down and to the right in front of the blank hole on the gauge cluster. But I still get a light reflection right in my line of sight.
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02-06-2014, 03:11 PM
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Re: Dash insert
I've had the same issue with tachs (column mounted) - the reflections would drive me bonkers. Andy, I can't see your dash picture(??) I'd be cautious of the reflection stuff also, maybe a mock up before getting too far into an involved mod, dunno.
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02-06-2014, 04:10 PM
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Re: Dash insert
I have seen, on this forum, take a spare glovebox door and mod it so that it looks just like the photo you have.
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02-06-2014, 04:54 PM
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Re: Dash insert
I would think since the dash would be sunk in up top the reflection wouldn't be a problem. Since I posted this the orignal owner sent me a PM back he made it himself and that he no longer works at the place that he did so. He hasn't the tools anymore to make them. I wished I knew how to do fiberglass work.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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02-06-2014, 05:44 PM
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Re: Dash insert
Ah, now I can see the pic. I think that as long as the bottom edge of the gauges doesn't protrude further than the top edge of the dash pad, you'd be good to go. Good job for a plumb bob. I'm a poet and I didn't know it.
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