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502tripower · 01-15-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Hole saws.

I had to use a dremel to make em fit perfect.

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Originally Posted by protrash64

I made a dash out of an old glove box door. I dont have pics in the computer right now. I used hole saws also. And as Joey AP stated, you need to route 'em out to fit nice and tite. At the time I mentioned that Autometer could make a killing if they came out with a set of holesaws to fit their guages

!! I dont know where they come up with the diameters for those things.

Dashes look good guys....

Anytime I run into that issue I use my spindle sander.

protrash64 · 01-15-2009, 02:39 PM

I may need to borrow that sometime, 502

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502tripower · 01-15-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

I may need to borrow that sometime, 502

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Come on over....

**raggedjim** · 01-15-2009, 03:55 PM

I ordered this stuff in the engine turned but haven't used it yet. It looks good...
http://www.hotrodworks.net/decal/dash.html
Rg

ssman · 01-15-2009, 07:09 PM

heres one that I made for my 66 suburban. Not much bling but I wanted to keep it simple. Its my daily driver.

Wolfinthesnow · 01-15-2009, 10:53 PM

SSman that looks awesome!!. I love to busy, aircraft look. Thats kinda what Im after. October street rodder issue no.10 volume 37 has some aluminum work in it. Fellow made door panels and trans tunnel out of .063 aluminum with the smooth aircraft rivets holding everything together. Wanted that look on my dash, along with the bomber guages i mentioned at the beginning of the thread.
But like I said, very cool ssman.

One more thing, how did you configure your trans to shift auto or manual, soft or firm? Never seen that before... not on older vehicles anyways...

Wolfinthesnow · 01-15-2009, 10:56 PM

SSMan I just noticed youre in sarasota! Ha! Finally a fellow Floridian! Ever get up to plant city much?

MrPhotographer06 · 01-15-2009, 11:27 PM

do those switches do anything?

i really like the idea, but not enough room in my 63 to do it..

**Captainfab** · 01-16-2009, 02:11 AM

ssman......how did you do the lettering on your dash panel? Looks great BTW.

**slepysal** · 01-16-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

ssman......how did you do the lettering on your dash panel? Looks great BTW.

man too funny!! I was going to ask the same thing

*LILRED66* · 01-16-2009, 05:06 AM

Its not fancy, but it has a factory tach and a late sixties electric clock. It is in my '66 Chevy C20 Custom Camper.

ssman · 01-16-2009, 08:46 AM

Guys,
as far as the manual shift and soft and firm shift... I have a 4L80E (electronic overdrive trans ) with a program that allows me to go into manual mode at the flip of a switch and use the paddle shifter on the steering wheel. I can use the Locar shifter for just beating around but when its time to race or play i just flick the switch and i'm in manual shift mode. I have multiple programs in my laptop for the trans so i load in a mild AND a race program . When i want it, have a hard race style shift and for everyday driving it I use the mild shift.... I do Have a spare dash bezel without the alky and methanol lights. Uses a vintage A/C controller. I want to put the bomber gauges in it but I keep telling myself "its a daily driver! " .. where do we all draw the line? DAMN !
its a sickness !!!! See Ya ! Steve

ssman · 01-16-2009, 08:49 AM

Oh ! A friend has a lazer engraver... the programming was time consuming but once thats done its easy !!! thanks !!!! Steve

jason65 · 01-16-2009, 09:03 AM

What about gutair pick guard material or some kinda crazy counter top lanolium reinforced with some wood or metel and some cool dolphin gauges?

MrPhotographer06 · 01-16-2009, 02:44 PM

my best friends family owns a cabinet shop so when i decide to make a fully custom dash i'm going to make mine with thin wood, and put countertop on it, or custom paint it.

Rogue · 01-16-2009, 03:28 PM

I am planning on using this on mine.
"Vintage White Pearl"
http://www.jamminsam.com/white_pearl_special.htm

ol Curt · 01-17-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey~AP

I went to Home Depot and got a kick panel for a door. The one I got has a nickle finish. It was only a few dollars.

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Those bomber guages look sweet!

Well I always said I wouldn't change mine from stock, but gotta admit, those are sweet. Did you have to polish the nickel? Where did you get the gauges?

Also, what does the Keystone Light motor redline at?

PrerunnerRob · 01-17-2009, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

You asked for outside the box. I don't know if you have seen this before since your fairly new here. BTW welcome aboard.

Here is a 60 Impala Dash that is almost completed in my 65

Oh man, thats looks good! Keep us all posted with some pics please!

**scotts62** · 01-17-2009, 09:15 AM

Wow i like that setup, its going to look good when its all painted!

Stinger 99 · 01-18-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfinthesnow

So with everyone kringing at the sound of the word "economy" these days, I assume theres alot of broke die hards out there. Trying to keep the ball rolling on the Ye Olde GMC, with no money to spend, I took out the dash, completely separated from the cab. Didnt cost anything to do that. It isnt the right one for it anyhow, so wasnt like sacralige to me. Its a 64-66 chevy dash, and i dont like it. Any of you guys got some "thinking outside the box" dash pics, or even really cool factory dashes? Im still able to be persuaded at this point. Found some really cool Bomber Aircraft style guages in one of the mose recent Hot Rod Deluxe mags. Check them out here. http://www.classicinstruments.com/se...?SeriesCode=MA Move mouse pointer over guage description on the left of the page. Kind of confusing, was for me anyways, but thats another topic for another day...
This is what Id like to put in. Let me know what yall think.

You have just made my day by posting these instrument bezels.
Just exactly what I have been looking for.

Wolfinthesnow · 01-18-2009, 04:07 PM

Hey Stinger 99 no prob. I always like the aircraft style, lots of switches, bomber guages, bomber seats in the older hot rods, stuff of the such. I see youre brand new here. Welcome aboard from Florida!!!

Stinger 99 · 01-18-2009, 06:10 PM

I have a lot of time in Tampa and Bradenton.
Glad to be here. I've picked up on some great ideas in the last couple days.

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 01-19-2009, 12:27 AM

i kept mine stock...almost atleast

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 01-19-2009, 12:27 AM

i kept mine stock...atleast almost

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 01-19-2009, 12:27 AM

i kept mine stock...almost hah

01-15-2009, 02:39 PM	#27
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01-15-2009, 03:55 PM	#29
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,478	Re: Any Dash Ideas I ordered this stuff in the engine turned but haven't used it yet. It looks good... http://www.hotrodworks.net/decal/dash.html Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743 Last edited by raggedjim; 01-15-2009 at 03:55 PM. Reason: LINK!

01-15-2009, 07:09 PM	#30
ssman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 18	Re: Any Dash Ideas heres one that I made for my 66 suburban. Not much bling but I wanted to keep it simple. Its my daily driver. Attached Images

01-15-2009, 10:53 PM	#31
Wolfinthesnow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 174	Re: Any Dash Ideas SSman that looks awesome!!. I love to busy, aircraft look. Thats kinda what Im after. October street rodder issue no.10 volume 37 has some aluminum work in it. Fellow made door panels and trans tunnel out of .063 aluminum with the smooth aircraft rivets holding everything together. Wanted that look on my dash, along with the bomber guages i mentioned at the beginning of the thread. But like I said, very cool ssman. One more thing, how did you configure your trans to shift auto or manual, soft or firm? Never seen that before... not on older vehicles anyways... __________________ I dont care how you did it in California!!!

01-15-2009, 10:56 PM	#32
Wolfinthesnow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 174	Re: Any Dash Ideas SSMan I just noticed youre in sarasota! Ha! Finally a fellow Floridian! Ever get up to plant city much? __________________ I dont care how you did it in California!!!

01-15-2009, 11:27 PM	#33
MrPhotographer06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: smalltown,SC Posts: 133	Re: Any Dash Ideas do those switches do anything? i really like the idea, but not enough room in my 63 to do it.. __________________ 63 C10 Longstepper -Rusty [temporary name] White/Red theme planned -Scott

01-16-2009, 02:11 AM	#34
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Any Dash Ideas ssman......how did you do the lettering on your dash panel? Looks great BTW. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 01-16-2009 at 02:11 AM.

01-16-2009, 05:06 AM	#36
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Any Dash Ideas Its not fancy, but it has a factory tach and a late sixties electric clock. It is in my '66 Chevy C20 Custom Camper. Attached Images

01-16-2009, 08:46 AM	#37
ssman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 18	Re: Any Dash Ideas Guys, as far as the manual shift and soft and firm shift... I have a 4L80E (electronic overdrive trans ) with a program that allows me to go into manual mode at the flip of a switch and use the paddle shifter on the steering wheel. I can use the Locar shifter for just beating around but when its time to race or play i just flick the switch and i'm in manual shift mode. I have multiple programs in my laptop for the trans so i load in a mild AND a race program . When i want it, have a hard race style shift and for everyday driving it I use the mild shift.... I do Have a spare dash bezel without the alky and methanol lights. Uses a vintage A/C controller. I want to put the bomber gauges in it but I keep telling myself "its a daily driver! " .. where do we all draw the line? DAMN ! its a sickness !!!! See Ya ! Steve

01-16-2009, 08:49 AM	#38
ssman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 18	Re: Any Dash Ideas Oh ! A friend has a lazer engraver... the programming was time consuming but once thats done its easy !!! thanks !!!! Steve

01-16-2009, 09:03 AM	#39
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Any Dash Ideas What about gutair pick guard material or some kinda crazy counter top lanolium reinforced with some wood or metel and some cool dolphin gauges?

01-16-2009, 02:44 PM	#40
MrPhotographer06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: smalltown,SC Posts: 133	Re: Any Dash Ideas my best friends family owns a cabinet shop so when i decide to make a fully custom dash i'm going to make mine with thin wood, and put countertop on it, or custom paint it. __________________ 63 C10 Longstepper -Rusty [temporary name] White/Red theme planned -Scott

01-16-2009, 03:28 PM	#41
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Any Dash Ideas I am planning on using this on mine. "Vintage White Pearl" http://www.jamminsam.com/white_pearl_special.htm __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

01-17-2009, 09:15 AM	#44
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Any Dash Ideas Wow i like that setup, its going to look good when its all painted! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-18-2009, 04:07 PM	#46
Wolfinthesnow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 174	Re: Any Dash Ideas Hey Stinger 99 no prob. I always like the aircraft style, lots of switches, bomber guages, bomber seats in the older hot rods, stuff of the such. I see youre brand new here. Welcome aboard from Florida!!! __________________ I dont care how you did it in California!!!



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01-18-2009, 06:10 PM	#47
Stinger 99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6	Re: Any Dash Ideas I have a lot of time in Tampa and Bradenton. Glad to be here. I've picked up on some great ideas in the last couple days. __________________ 1966 Chev C10 Custom LB Built 327ci, 700R4 Stage II, Mezier Elec Water Pump, Vintage Air, CPP Disks w/ABS, 22" Billets w/ Goodyear Eagle Low Pro's, Rear Pan, Hidden Hitch, Bagged

01-19-2009, 12:27 AM	#48
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