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dennis57 · 06-19-2009, 04:53 PM

Ok, here are a few ideas I've been playing with for the bottom of the dash and console. What do you guys think?

My buddy suggested I use the top edge of the old dash on the bottom. I mocked up some of the leftovers I had and this is what I have come up with. I spray bombed to help with the visualization.
With the console coming out of the radius.

With the console meeting the dash below the radius. I am kind of leaning toward this one. I might twist the right side of the console up higher than the left so it tilts toward the driver.

The other idea is to cut and drop the bottom of the dash 3~4". Don't laugh at my crude MS paintbrush skills. The console would fit in kind of the same way to the bottom edge.

GRIMSS · 06-19-2009, 05:21 PM

I like the use of the dash top for the bottom.

Big Block · 06-19-2009, 05:26 PM

Wow, your truck is start to take shape. Looks good. Thanks for sharing your pictures of your build. It takes time and money a place to work on a project. I'm jealous, I don't have any of the above right now. Keep up the good work.

Kim57 · 06-19-2009, 07:15 PM

I like the first one with the console coming out of the radius.
Kim

nickp51chevy · 06-19-2009, 07:49 PM

I like the second one, with the console coming out at the bottom.

OrrieG · 06-19-2009, 08:22 PM

Are you converting to right hand drive too? Or does the passenger get their own speedo??? What are you using for seats? will the console run between them or into them?

dennis57 · 06-19-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Are you converting to right hand drive too? Or does the passenger get their own speedo??? What are you using for seats? will the console run between them or into them?

lol, I'm going to put something to fill up the second bezel but I'm not sure what yet. Maybe an LCD display or a painted logo or a speaker and clock. Right now my rough plan is to have the console run between some low back buckets and have the wrap come up to the bottom of the rear window and around to the rear of the door jam like the old Corvette did. It will be only about 1" deep along the back of the seat. The wraparound may not work so might not get used.

hotrodrookie · 06-22-2009, 12:37 AM

I made this dash extension out of some stainless, its not done yet but you get the idea.

dennis57 · 06-22-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodrookie

I made this dash extension out of some stainless, its not done yet but you get the idea.

I saw your dash extension a few weeks ago and it got me thinking about something for my truck.

ChuckDriver · 06-22-2009, 08:39 AM

Here's a cool one from a sedan.

ChuckDriver · 06-22-2009, 08:45 AM

And a few more!!

dennis57 · 06-22-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Here's a cool one from a sedan.

Wow, I like that.

57ToyBox · 06-22-2009, 12:21 PM

Wow !!! Nice examples ChuckDriver !!!
I like the first one BUT I also like the fourth one

dennis57 · 06-26-2009, 12:29 PM

I haven't made much progress lately I did rough in the lower part of the dash. The ends will flow into the arm rests or some feature of the door upholstery. I still haven't decided on how I want to flow the console from the dash but I am going to wait till I have seats so I can build it to match width and height.

A friend pointed me to this build yesterday. This is kind of the look I was wanting to go for around the seats. This is a C10 built in Texas by LMC and was in Truckin. I still haven't decided if I'm going this direction either.

Our plan was to finish the truck in a light to medium green satin finish with a shop logo on the door. My daughter has been messing around creating some logos. I think she may be on to something.

Kim57 · 06-26-2009, 01:30 PM

The dash looks great.
Kim

Kabwe · 06-26-2009, 01:35 PM

Looking great, keep up the good work

ChuckDriver · 06-26-2009, 01:44 PM

Nice art work! I've also been thinking about putting something on the doors of mine. I'd like to do something with a flying/airplane theme. Did you get the "donor" we spoke about?

dennis57 · 06-26-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Nice art work! I've also been thinking about putting something on the doors of mine. I'd like to do something with a flying/airplane theme. Did you get the "donor" we spoke about?

I am supposed to get it Saturday. I'll post up pictures if it happens.

dennis57 · 06-27-2009, 04:41 PM

I'm making room for my donor car so I went to Lowe's and spent $75 on wood and casters. I made a new tool to pick up the cab. I got the idea for this tool from 1-ton of fun here on the board. And wood and casters to make a stand to sit the cab on so I can move it around.

This one works great.

Ahhhh, mobile

dennis57 · 06-28-2009, 01:26 PM

The donor arrived today

. 85 Vette, 73k miles, auto. $2,500. Runs and drives good. Most everything seems to work too.

The wife took it for one last drive.

ChuckDriver · 06-28-2009, 02:03 PM

WOW! You scored with that one! It looks super clean. Are you planning to use both the front and rear suspension's? I also have a TPI setup that I'm thinking of putting on mine.

Keep the updates coming! I'm headed over to Spain and Italy for 2 weeks so no progress for me.

Here are a few motivational shots for ya!

dennis57 · 06-28-2009, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the motivation ChuckDriver! I'll use the front suspension for sure. Now that I'm going to bag it I don't know about using the Vette rear.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-29-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennis57

I haven't made much progress lately I did rough in the lower part of the dash. The ends will flow into the arm rests or some feature of the door upholstery. I still haven't decided on how I want to flow the console from the dash but I am going to wait till I have seats so I can build it to match width and height.

A friend pointed me to this build yesterday. This is kind of the look I was wanting to go for around the seats. This is a C10 built in Texas by LMC and was in Truckin. I still haven't decided if I'm going this direction either.

A comment from the "peanut gallery". This picture reminds me of the (I think?!) early 60's Corvette that had body color down between the seats and in this case (your case) COULD extend to the center console. I'm talking high gloss to match the body color but I suppose you could tie in an interior color if you are planning a different color inside and outside. Just an idea; feel free to tell me to um...er..."pee" up a rope. You've got some mad fab skills there. I'm really impressed...and jealous!

dennis57 · 06-29-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

A comment from the "peanut gallery". This picture reminds me of the (I think?!) early 60's Corvette that had body color down between the seats and in this case (your case) COULD extend to the center console. I'm talking high gloss to match the body color but I suppose you could tie in an interior color if you are planning a different color inside and outside. Just an idea; feel free to tell me to um...er..."pee" up a rope. You've got some mad fab skills there. I'm really impressed...and jealous!

Thanks for the advise. My plan was to have 2 paint colors in the interior one being body color. I haven't picked any colors yet but it's going to be some kind of green.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-01-2009, 10:47 AM

You're welcome. By the way, you've not only got great taste in trucks but in dogs too! My "Sooner" looks nearly the same as the dog in your avatar. I assume he/she is yours? Labs are great dogs. They give grerat automotive advice too. They sleep on the floor right next to you and when you ask them, they agree with every idea you have!

Here's my boy:

06-19-2009, 04:53 PM	#101
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Ok, here are a few ideas I've been playing with for the bottom of the dash and console. What do you guys think? My buddy suggested I use the top edge of the old dash on the bottom. I mocked up some of the leftovers I had and this is what I have come up with. I spray bombed to help with the visualization. With the console coming out of the radius. With the console meeting the dash below the radius. I am kind of leaning toward this one. I might twist the right side of the console up higher than the left so it tilts toward the driver. The other idea is to cut and drop the bottom of the dash 3~4". Don't laugh at my crude MS paintbrush skills. The console would fit in kind of the same way to the bottom edge. __________________

06-19-2009, 05:21 PM	#102
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I like the use of the dash top for the bottom. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-19-2009, 05:26 PM	#103
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Wow, your truck is start to take shape. Looks good. Thanks for sharing your pictures of your build. It takes time and money a place to work on a project. I'm jealous, I don't have any of the above right now. Keep up the good work.

06-19-2009, 07:15 PM	#104
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I like the first one with the console coming out of the radius. Kim

06-19-2009, 07:49 PM	#105
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I like the second one, with the console coming out at the bottom. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

06-19-2009, 08:22 PM	#106
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Are you converting to right hand drive too? Or does the passenger get their own speedo??? What are you using for seats? will the console run between them or into them? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-22-2009, 12:37 AM	#108
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I made this dash extension out of some stainless, its not done yet but you get the idea.

06-22-2009, 08:39 AM	#110
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Here's a cool one from a sedan. Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

06-22-2009, 08:45 AM	#111
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) And a few more!! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

06-22-2009, 12:21 PM	#113
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Wow !!! Nice examples ChuckDriver !!! I like the first one BUT I also like the fourth one __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403 Last edited by 57ToyBox; 06-22-2009 at 12:22 PM.

06-26-2009, 12:29 PM	#114
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I haven't made much progress lately I did rough in the lower part of the dash. The ends will flow into the arm rests or some feature of the door upholstery. I still haven't decided on how I want to flow the console from the dash but I am going to wait till I have seats so I can build it to match width and height. A friend pointed me to this build yesterday. This is kind of the look I was wanting to go for around the seats. This is a C10 built in Texas by LMC and was in Truckin. I still haven't decided if I'm going this direction either. Our plan was to finish the truck in a light to medium green satin finish with a shop logo on the door. My daughter has been messing around creating some logos. I think she may be on to something. __________________

06-26-2009, 01:30 PM	#115
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) The dash looks great. Kim

06-26-2009, 01:35 PM	#116
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Looking great, keep up the good work

06-26-2009, 01:44 PM	#117
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Nice art work! I've also been thinking about putting something on the doors of mine. I'd like to do something with a flying/airplane theme. Did you get the "donor" we spoke about? __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

06-27-2009, 04:41 PM	#119
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) I'm making room for my donor car so I went to Lowe's and spent $75 on wood and casters. I made a new tool to pick up the cab. I got the idea for this tool from 1-ton of fun here on the board. And wood and casters to make a stand to sit the cab on so I can move it around. This one works great. Ahhhh, mobile __________________



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06-28-2009, 01:26 PM	#120
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) The donor arrived today . 85 Vette, 73k miles, auto. $2,500. Runs and drives good. Most everything seems to work too. The wife took it for one last drive. __________________

06-28-2009, 02:03 PM	#121
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) WOW! You scored with that one! It looks super clean. Are you planning to use both the front and rear suspension's? I also have a TPI setup that I'm thinking of putting on mine. Keep the updates coming! I'm headed over to Spain and Italy for 2 weeks so no progress for me. Here are a few motivational shots for ya! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

06-28-2009, 02:41 PM	#122
dennis57 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho New Mexico Posts: 155	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) Thanks for the motivation ChuckDriver! I'll use the front suspension for sure. Now that I'm going to bag it I don't know about using the Vette rear. __________________

07-01-2009, 10:47 AM	#125
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,343	Re: My 57 build (lots of pictures) You're welcome. By the way, you've not only got great taste in trucks but in dogs too! My "Sooner" looks nearly the same as the dog in your avatar. I assume he/she is yours? Labs are great dogs. They give grerat automotive advice too. They sleep on the floor right next to you and when you ask them, they agree with every idea you have! Here's my boy: Attached Images

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