64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

softballnrd27 · 07-12-2011, 04:59 PM

I am going to swap a 64-66 Truck dash into my 85 and also do some interior upgrades at the same time. I am looking at putting some of the rod doors door panels on and don't want to put the window/lock switches on the door panels so I was thinking I would move them to the dash when I swap it in. I am going for the pro-street look and I thought about using some of these switches:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a...TCH-20A/1.html
Do you think those will handle the windows and locks? I will also do the relay mod for the windows as well.
I will have a switch panel for most of the accessories as well and thought these would fit in.

**Corts60** · 07-13-2011, 12:47 AM

I imagine most gentlemen from the 73-87 and the 60-66 forums are going to look at this and go, "HUH?! Wha?!". As a member of both, I think it would be awesome to see how it turns out and I give you a pat on the back for being different.

As far as the switches go....not much help there.

KQQL IT · 07-13-2011, 01:02 AM

Get a 2" column. I wish i would've.
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**thinair** · 07-13-2011, 02:00 AM

There was a truck at a local u-pull-it yard here not too long ago that someone started to do that with as well. The dash was in, but that was about it. I kick myself for not taking a couple of pics of that.

mcmlxix · 07-13-2011, 04:19 AM

Window switches usually are built to reverse the polarity to the window motor for up and down, so a simple togle switch will not work....

MalibuSSwagon · 07-13-2011, 04:40 AM

softballnrd27 · 07-13-2011, 06:19 AM

I am definitely not the 1st to try this, KQQL IT actually has his in, I am still collecting parts, plus it is kind of hard for me to work on my truck right now.

One of the biggest reasons for me doing this is I don't like the way aftermarket gauges mount to our dashes. Yes it can be done and it looks good, but I still worry about the mounting when behind the bezel. And forget about a Covan's dash, I think those look cheap and out of place our trucks. Plus I never have to worry about the dash pad again.

softballnrd27 · 07-13-2011, 06:21 AM

Malibu, I have though about those, but if I do go with the rod doors panels I don't want any switches on them. I will most likely just mount the window/lock switches on the dash rather than the toggle.

softballnrd27 · 07-13-2011, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Get a 2" column. I wish i would've.
Posted via Mobile Device

Already in the plans.

njlimbaugh · 07-13-2011, 12:57 PM

I'm working on customizing the whole dash using an instrument surround from a '57 Edsel. This is going to take a while, but when I'm finished I'll post a couple of pics. I'm still figuring out how to do some of it.

07-12-2011, 04:59 PM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do questions I am going to swap a 64-66 Truck dash into my 85 and also do some interior upgrades at the same time. I am looking at putting some of the rod doors door panels on and don't want to put the window/lock switches on the door panels so I was thinking I would move them to the dash when I swap it in. I am going for the pro-street look and I thought about using some of these switches: http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a...TCH-20A/1.html Do you think those will handle the windows and locks? I will also do the relay mod for the windows as well. I will have a switch panel for most of the accessories as well and thought these would fit in. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168 Last edited by softballnrd27; 07-12-2011 at 07:28 PM.

07-13-2011, 12:47 AM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do I imagine most gentlemen from the 73-87 and the 60-66 forums are going to look at this and go, "HUH?! Wha?!". As a member of both, I think it would be awesome to see how it turns out and I give you a pat on the back for being different. As far as the switches go....not much help there. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

07-13-2011, 01:02 AM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,273	Re: 64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do Get a 2" column. I wish i would've. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-13-2011, 02:00 AM	#4
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,010	Re: 64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do There was a truck at a local u-pull-it yard here not too long ago that someone started to do that with as well. The dash was in, but that was about it. I kick myself for not taking a couple of pics of that.

07-13-2011, 04:19 AM	#5
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: 64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do Window switches usually are built to reverse the polarity to the window motor for up and down, so a simple togle switch will not work.... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

07-13-2011, 04:40 AM	#6
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: 64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

07-13-2011, 06:19 AM	#7
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: 64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do I am definitely not the 1st to try this, KQQL IT actually has his in, I am still collecting parts, plus it is kind of hard for me to work on my truck right now. One of the biggest reasons for me doing this is I don't like the way aftermarket gauges mount to our dashes. Yes it can be done and it looks good, but I still worry about the mounting when behind the bezel. And forget about a Covan's dash, I think those look cheap and out of place our trucks. Plus I never have to worry about the dash pad again. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

07-13-2011, 06:21 AM	#8
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: 64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do Malibu, I have though about those, but if I do go with the rod doors panels I don't want any switches on them. I will most likely just mount the window/lock switches on the dash rather than the toggle. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

07-13-2011, 12:57 PM	#10
njlimbaugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: LaFayette GA Posts: 111	Re: 64-66 style Dash Swap/interior re-do I'm working on customizing the whole dash using an instrument surround from a '57 Edsel. This is going to take a while, but when I'm finished I'll post a couple of pics. I'm still figuring out how to do some of it.



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