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GRIMSS · 09-22-2009, 08:24 AM

Any body have a pics of a school bus dash? Would like to have the whole dash not just gauges.
Thanks, jared

**LockDoc** · 09-22-2009, 09:48 AM

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I took the gauges out of one over at the salvage yard and started putting them in my 67 dash. I think it was a 67 or 68 but I'm not sure. I don't think the whole dash will interchange but I would have to look closer at it. Here are a couple of pics.

LockDoc

Beefcake · 09-22-2009, 09:58 AM

thats kick ass!!

ChevLoRay · 09-22-2009, 10:11 AM

Wow! You'll be limited to 85MPH for a max. That's gotta suck.

Nice post. I drive a school bus and I see some older ones sitting around and wonder if they're available as parts resources. Guess I need to get off my "blessed assurance" and find out.

GRIMSS · 09-22-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I took the gauges out of one over at the salvage yard and started putting them in my 67 dash. I think it was a 67 or 68 but I'm not sure. I don't think the whole dash will interchange but I would have to look closer at it. Here are a couple of pics.

LockDoc

Thanks Leon, if you get a chance some time take a pic of the dash sheet metal. I'm looking for something to go in my project. Is the dash flat or is there some shape to it?

**LockDoc** · 09-22-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Wow! You'll be limited to 85MPH for a max. That's gotta suck.

Nice post. I drive a school bus and I see some older ones sitting around and wonder if they're available as parts resources. Guess I need to get off my "blessed assurance" and find out.

Hell, I never drive over 65 anyway so that isn't a problem for me..

LockDoc

69GMCLonghorn · 09-22-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Wow! You'll be limited to 85MPH for a max. That's gotta suck.

Nice post. I drive a school bus and I see some older ones sitting around and wonder if they're available as parts resources. Guess I need to get off my "blessed assurance" and find out.

"Limited to 85 MPH" and he says this is a bad thing... We are obviously not dealing with someone accustomed to 4.10 GEARS!!! If I could do 85 and keep all the pistons in the correct holes, I'd do BACKFLIPS!!

**LockDoc** · 09-22-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GRIMSS

Thanks Leon, if you get a chance some time take a pic of the dash sheet metal. I'm looking for something to go in my project. Is the dash flat or is there some shape to it?

I may be going over this afternoon if the mud isn't too deep... I think it was pretty flat.

LockDoc

72BlckButy · 09-22-2009, 02:24 PM

Leon... what filled the center hole?of the dash?

basemodel67 · 09-22-2009, 03:18 PM

The school buses don't have a gauge panel like the trucks. They usually just have a metal panel with the gauges in them. I've been trying to get some for a while. The ones to find are slightly bigger than a regular truck gauge and have a silver raised bezel around them. They came in C-50 style bus.

jojo · 09-22-2009, 04:15 PM

Dang, I like that!

**LockDoc** · 09-22-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Leon... what filled the center hole?of the dash?

The pic I posted is of a regular pickup three hole dash panel I put the quad gauge in. Like basemodel67 said they are set right in the metal dashboard on the buses.

LockDoc

texanidiot25 · 09-22-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

"Limited to 85 MPH" and he says this is a bad thing... We are obviously not dealing with someone accustomed to 4.10 GEARS!!! If I could do 85 and keep all the pistons in the correct holes, I'd do BACKFLIPS!!

If you put 31" rear tires it makes it decently livable. Can even pull to 100 for a short burst if you can take 4000-4500 rpm

lowrollin70gmc · 09-22-2009, 07:42 PM

Nice alternative for gauges. Could be cheap for a stripped hot rod. Did any of the bigger trucks have this style? All of the grain trucks I've been in had "truck clusters".

I did 3000 miles at 85-90mph in the Chevelle. And only 2200 rpm, I love overdrive and 3.08s! (21 mpg with the 600cfm eddy)

**LockDoc** · 09-23-2009, 12:55 PM

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OK, I made it over to the salvage yard this morning. I will make two posts out of this. This one is for the 67-70 bus and the second one will be for the 79 bus. First pic is the dash that I took the individual gauges out of. The second shows that the ignition is the same as the harder to find '67 only pieces, and the ash tray is the same. The third one shows that the horn parts are the same as our trucks.

On to the next post

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 09-23-2009, 12:58 PM

1979 Bus
This small, short nose bus had a plate that had a 1979 date on it. It hasn't been there very long so I hadn't checked it out. The first pic is of the instrument cluster still in the dash. The second one shows that the ignition assembly is the same as the 68-72 trucks. The third one shows the shift collar with the early style hazard warning button. Forth is the black seat belts (in really good condition), and the fifth is the goodies I pulled out of the '79. All it took to get the instrument cluster out was the phillips screwdriver and wire cutters on my Leatherman tool. I will go back with some tools later today and get the seat belts and steering column parts.

I haven't checked the plug in but the light switch appears to be the same as the 67-72 trucks also.

I forgot to say that the dashboard in this one is fiberglass or plastic, not metal.

LockDoc

toddtheodd · 09-23-2009, 01:12 PM

You guys are so lucky to still have junkyards like that. It seems all the junkyards around here crushed everything 1991 and older.

72BlckButy · 09-23-2009, 01:49 PM

That is pretty slick, thanks for the extra pics Leon!

jbclassix · 09-23-2009, 04:13 PM

I had the same idea to use the gauges out of my 49 chevy, but i have an 82 bus sitting that has the same gauges you are showing... thats a much better idea! now i can use electric sensors and a volt gauge instead of mechanical and amps! thanks!

GRIMSS · 09-23-2009, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the pics Leon. Now I need to go find a bus.

**LockDoc** · 09-23-2009, 06:44 PM

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No problem guys. I'm always looking for new ideas...

LockDoc

09-22-2009, 08:24 AM	#1
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	School bus dash Any body have a pics of a school bus dash? Would like to have the whole dash not just gauges. Thanks, jared __________________ 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

09-22-2009, 09:48 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,853	Re: School bus dash - I took the gauges out of one over at the salvage yard and started putting them in my 67 dash. I think it was a 67 or 68 but I'm not sure. I don't think the whole dash will interchange but I would have to look closer at it. Here are a couple of pics. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 09-22-2009 at 09:50 AM.

09-22-2009, 09:58 AM	#3
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	Re: School bus dash thats kick ass!! __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

09-22-2009, 10:11 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: School bus dash Wow! You'll be limited to 85MPH for a max. That's gotta suck. Nice post. I drive a school bus and I see some older ones sitting around and wonder if they're available as parts resources. Guess I need to get off my "blessed assurance" and find out. __________________ 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.

09-22-2009, 02:24 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: School bus dash Leon... what filled the center hole?of the dash? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-22-2009, 03:18 PM	#10
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: School bus dash The school buses don't have a gauge panel like the trucks. They usually just have a metal panel with the gauges in them. I've been trying to get some for a while. The ones to find are slightly bigger than a regular truck gauge and have a silver raised bezel around them. They came in C-50 style bus. __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

09-22-2009, 04:15 PM	#11
jojo printing is my trade Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 349	Re: School bus dash Dang, I like that! __________________ Jojo's '70 stepside build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344184

09-22-2009, 07:42 PM	#14
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: School bus dash Nice alternative for gauges. Could be cheap for a stripped hot rod. Did any of the bigger trucks have this style? All of the grain trucks I've been in had "truck clusters". I did 3000 miles at 85-90mph in the Chevelle. And only 2200 rpm, I love overdrive and 3.08s! (21 mpg with the 600cfm eddy) __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

09-23-2009, 12:55 PM	#15
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,853	Re: School bus dash - OK, I made it over to the salvage yard this morning. I will make two posts out of this. This one is for the 67-70 bus and the second one will be for the 79 bus. First pic is the dash that I took the individual gauges out of. The second shows that the ignition is the same as the harder to find '67 only pieces, and the ash tray is the same. The third one shows that the horn parts are the same as our trucks. On to the next post LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-23-2009, 12:58 PM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,853	Re: School bus dash 1979 Bus This small, short nose bus had a plate that had a 1979 date on it. It hasn't been there very long so I hadn't checked it out. The first pic is of the instrument cluster still in the dash. The second one shows that the ignition assembly is the same as the 68-72 trucks. The third one shows the shift collar with the early style hazard warning button. Forth is the black seat belts (in really good condition), and the fifth is the goodies I pulled out of the '79. All it took to get the instrument cluster out was the phillips screwdriver and wire cutters on my Leatherman tool. I will go back with some tools later today and get the seat belts and steering column parts. I haven't checked the plug in but the light switch appears to be the same as the 67-72 trucks also. I forgot to say that the dashboard in this one is fiberglass or plastic, not metal. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 09-23-2009 at 01:08 PM.

09-23-2009, 01:12 PM	#17
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: School bus dash You guys are so lucky to still have junkyards like that. It seems all the junkyards around here crushed everything 1991 and older. __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY???

09-23-2009, 01:49 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: School bus dash That is pretty slick, thanks for the extra pics Leon! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-23-2009, 04:13 PM	#19
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: School bus dash I had the same idea to use the gauges out of my 49 chevy, but i have an 82 bus sitting that has the same gauges you are showing... thats a much better idea! now i can use electric sensors and a volt gauge instead of mechanical and amps! thanks!

09-23-2009, 05:08 PM	#20
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: School bus dash Thanks for the pics Leon. Now I need to go find a bus. __________________ 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

09-23-2009, 06:44 PM	#21
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,853	Re: School bus dash - No problem guys. I'm always looking for new ideas... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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