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Oregoon · 02-12-2009, 11:21 PM

My '66 is stock, and in decent shpae, so aside from an old-school tach and aftermarket water, oil, volt gauges, I'll be leaving it alone.

Had I an older hump-dash truck, I'd use something like this '52 Caddy cluster. Not too far from the original, but just a little cleaner... Since I'm keyboard customizing anyway, I'd reshape boh sides of the dash to fit...

*lakeroadster* · 01-24-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfinthesnow

Any of you guys got some "thinking outside the box" dash pics, or even really cool factory dashes?

My s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d- 1967 Camaro Dash in a 1965 C10...

62gmc910 · 01-24-2010, 12:51 PM

The 64 5 6 chev dash "window" face can be painted and hole sawed for after market guages, quick and cheap

glendale · 01-24-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by muddpile

Anyone know where I can get that machine turned looking stuff uncut? I'd like it for my dash, but mine's WAY different than stock gauge layout...

http://www.hotrodworks.net/decal/dash.html

**LostMy65** · 11-20-2010, 11:22 PM

--resurrection--

Keep-em coming.

**pdxhall** · 08-26-2011, 04:12 PM

--resurrection--

Does anybody know if you buy a black or white lettered face plate for the 64-66 or are they custom made? This is an example of the white and I've also seen them in black.

kieth · 08-26-2011, 05:12 PM

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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.

I kept my stock dash, had it chromed, painted the flat part with krinkle paint, found a sun tach, and a sun batometer.....left it stock but just a little better.....

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...8_X8WmmMg-A-LB

In the truck:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...6_rjGkFPB-A-LB

Mine is a 66 GMC......

jimmydean · 08-26-2011, 05:51 PM

Work in progress

Vernski · 08-26-2011, 07:02 PM

Mine is like Keith's but I just painted it with chrome like paint with satin black background and installed a tach & clock I got the idea off the Hamb...Vernski

**pdxhall** · 08-27-2011, 02:56 AM

come on you guys, I've already seen your dashes and they're awsome, but I'm hoping for an answer to my question.

**LostMy65** · 08-27-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

come on you guys, I've already seen your dashes and they're awsome, but I'm hoping for an answer to my question.

I think there's a link in this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=white+gauges
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QWYKTRUK · 08-27-2011, 12:18 PM

I haven't seen anyone post one like mine so I thought I'd throw it in the mix.

Strodder · 08-27-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by QWYKTRUK

I haven't seen anyone post one like mine so I thought I'd throw it in the mix.

I like it.

J.Cagle · 08-27-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Mine is like Keith's but I just painted it with chrome like paint with satin black background and installed a tach & clock I got the idea off the Hamb...Vernski

What kind of speedo is that? I like your set up. I had never planned to change from stock, but yours has me thinking....

markeb01 · 08-27-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

--resurrection--

Does anybody know if you buy a black or white lettered face plate for the 64-66 or are they custom made? This is an example of the white and I've also seen them in black.

Here's one, although no picture. Might be worth a phone call or more extensive search:

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...1964-1966.html

markeb01 · 08-27-2011, 02:48 PM

I thought about doing the bomber style mounting rings, for the simple convenience of removing and installing all the gauges from the front, more than for cosmetics. If I had come up with the idea before the last redesign of the dash, I might have gone for it. I was going to have my machinist son whip up the rings for free and install them over conventional black rim gauges. But I like the current configuration so much the way it is, at this point I don’t think more changes would be an improvement.

badblu97 · 08-27-2011, 03:44 PM

Heres mine, I had a friend redo the lens and the numbers and all for me

Vernski · 08-27-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Cagle

What kind of speedo is that? I like your set up. I had never planned to change from stock, but yours has me thinking....

Hi J.Cagle that is the stock speedometer it comes in a modular unit I just put new decal #'s on it the unit includes temp on the left and gas on the right. The tach & clock are extra originally there was a blank circle that I cut out on both sides. If yours is a chevy this setup won't work for you cause this GMC specific Unless you put the whole metal dash that go's behind it's a major job hope that helps you out...Vernski

SCOTI · 08-27-2011, 06:09 PM

Here's mine....

J.Cagle · 08-27-2011, 06:13 PM

Any one have a pic of a 64 cluster with a tach and temop gauge added. I just have the stock gauges with dummy lights, and I want to run a half moon tach and a temp gauge once I get my v8 swap done. But I want to look as close to stock as possible.

LeftCoast32 · 08-27-2011, 10:34 PM

Here is my Restored Vac/Tach Gauge Cluster for the '66.

**pdxhall** · 08-27-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

Here is my Restored Vac/Tach Gauge Cluster for the '66.

Is that a white lined bezel? If so, where did you get it? I want something different that the stock green outline. Either black or white.

LeftCoast32 · 08-27-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall

Is that a white lined bezel? If so, where did you get it? I want something different that the stock green outline. Either black or white.

It is just an original lens that has faded a little over the years. I polished it all up and it turned out great, so I didnt replace it.

badblu97 · 08-30-2011, 09:39 PM

Heres a pic with the white letters we did, I couldnt find the pic when I posted earlier....

badblu97 · 08-30-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

It is just an original lens that has faded a little over the years. I polished it all up and it turned out great, so I didnt replace it.

What did you use do polish it out? I tried mine, but gave up pretty quick. I know itll take time, just looking for your experience!

02-12-2009, 11:21 PM	#76
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Any Dash Ideas My '66 is stock, and in decent shpae, so aside from an old-school tach and aftermarket water, oil, volt gauges, I'll be leaving it alone. Had I an older hump-dash truck, I'd use something like this '52 Caddy cluster. Not too far from the original, but just a little cleaner... Since I'm keyboard customizing anyway, I'd reshape boh sides of the dash to fit... Attached Images Last edited by Oregoon; 02-12-2009 at 11:25 PM.

01-24-2010, 12:51 PM	#78
62gmc910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cremona AB Canada Posts: 370	Re: Any Dash Ideas The 64 5 6 chev dash "window" face can be painted and hole sawed for after market guages, quick and cheap __________________ 62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck)

11-20-2010, 11:22 PM	#80
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Any Dash Ideas --resurrection-- Keep-em coming. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-26-2011, 04:12 PM	#81
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,058	Re: Any Dash Ideas --resurrection-- Does anybody know if you buy a black or white lettered face plate for the 64-66 or are they custom made? This is an example of the white and I've also seen them in black. Attached Images

08-26-2011, 05:51 PM	#83
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Any Dash Ideas Work in progress __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

08-26-2011, 07:02 PM	#84
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: Any Dash Ideas Mine is like Keith's but I just painted it with chrome like paint with satin black background and installed a tach & clock I got the idea off the Hamb...Vernski Attached Images

08-27-2011, 02:56 AM	#85
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,058	Re: Any Dash Ideas come on you guys, I've already seen your dashes and they're awsome, but I'm hoping for an answer to my question.

08-27-2011, 12:18 PM	#87
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: Any Dash Ideas I haven't seen anyone post one like mine so I thought I'd throw it in the mix.

08-27-2011, 02:48 PM	#91
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Any Dash Ideas I thought about doing the bomber style mounting rings, for the simple convenience of removing and installing all the gauges from the front, more than for cosmetics. If I had come up with the idea before the last redesign of the dash, I might have gone for it. I was going to have my machinist son whip up the rings for free and install them over conventional black rim gauges. But I like the current configuration so much the way it is, at this point I don’t think more changes would be an improvement.

08-27-2011, 03:44 PM	#92
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: Any Dash Ideas Heres mine, I had a friend redo the lens and the numbers and all for me Attached Images __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide

08-27-2011, 06:09 PM	#94
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Any Dash Ideas Here's mine.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-27-2011, 06:13 PM	#95
J.Cagle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dennis Kansas Posts: 335	Re: Any Dash Ideas Any one have a pic of a 64 cluster with a tach and temop gauge added. I just have the stock gauges with dummy lights, and I want to run a half moon tach and a temp gauge once I get my v8 swap done. But I want to look as close to stock as possible. __________________ 1964 c-10 Long stepside, 230 I6 ,3spd, dealer add-on air.

08-27-2011, 10:34 PM	#96
LeftCoast32 Custom Builder Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 908	Re: Any Dash Ideas Here is my Restored Vac/Tach Gauge Cluster for the '66. __________________ 1932 Chevy Roadster Car and Pick-Up - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465709 1966 K20 Factory 4X4 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455484 (Sold) 1972 K5 Blazer (Sold) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=87530 2007 TrailBlazer SS - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post4706534

08-30-2011, 09:39 PM	#99
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: Any Dash Ideas Heres a pic with the white letters we did, I couldnt find the pic when I posted earlier.... Attached Images __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide



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