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rip2174 · 02-11-2018, 08:40 PM

So I wanted to upgrade my interior. Went with some of the TMI products. Digging the slight change to dash pad. Got some new gauges. Thinking about changing the layout. I'm also looking for AC vents the same size as the gauges. Here is my first mock up. Thoughts? good bad or ugly is fine with me. I have a Lokar shift indicator that Ill probably mount above the two center gauges or below them.
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Mattchu60 · 02-11-2018, 11:07 PM

I dig it! I think the dash and wheel design works with the gauges. I like the TMI dash - looks good.

I do wonder how you plan to make the A/C vent work in that spot though.

What brand are the gauges?

rip2174 · 02-11-2018, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattchu60

I dig it! I think the dash and wheel design works with the gauges. I like the TMI dash - looks good.

I do wonder how you plan to make the A/C vent work in that spot though.

What brand are the gauges?

Speedhut gauges. Ill be cutting the old back piece to make room for vents. It looks like the left side will be ok, but right side, might have to reinforce the dash metal somehow.

**hatzie** · 02-12-2018, 12:25 AM

Can you flatten a round tube to an oval to fit through the dash and use flexible hose to the vent?
Econoboxes from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Subaru, VW, Mazda, ... may be sources of long thin-wall oval--ish dash vent tubes to slide through narrow spaces.

rip2174 · 02-12-2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

Can you flatten a round tube to an oval to fit through the dash and use flexible hose to the vent?
Econoboxes from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Subaru, VW, Mazda, ... may be sources of long thin-wall oval--ish dash vent tubes to slide through narrow spaces.

Good idea. Ill look into that.

jkk · 02-12-2018, 07:44 AM

Cool

**hatzie** · 02-12-2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rip2174

Good idea. Ill look into that.

It's the true spirit of hot rodding. It doesn't matter where you find the parts as long as you can massage them to fit well, work reliably, and look good.

rickit · 02-12-2018, 09:47 AM

l like that a lot! getting ready to change mine as well along with the complete interior, could u post a few pics of your dash pad on passenger side? been trying to get ideal of what the tmi looks like installed

blazer2007 · 02-12-2018, 11:18 AM

I did something similar and looked cool for awhile but went back to a stock looking panel with recessed aftermarket gauges, I like it better now.

rip2174 · 02-12-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rickit

l like that a lot! getting ready to change mine as well along with the complete interior, could u post a few pics of your dash pad on passenger side? been trying to get ideal of what the tmi looks like installed

All get some pictures tonight. Here is a video of TMI full interior from LMC install. Dash starts at like 6 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrYf1955jZE

rip2174 · 02-12-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

I did something similar and looked cool for awhile but went back to a stock looking panel with recessed aftermarket gauges, I like it better now.

Have any pics of old setup and new?

rip2174 · 02-12-2018, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

i did something similar and looked cool for awhile but went back to a stock looking panel with recessed aftermarket gauges, i like it better now.

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blazer2007 · 02-12-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rip2174

Have any pics of old setup and new?

can,t find the old but here is the new one in progress, need new lens. Don,t get me wrong, yours looks good but I just liked the semi original look. I just wanted aftermarket gauges as I spent too much money on the motor. My first one looked too race carish and and the dash looked too busy,to much stuff. I like the simple look,I just have to get rid of the air bag gauges some how on mine.

Nick_R_23 · 02-12-2018, 10:32 PM

Absolutely love the stitched dash pad.

rip2174 · 02-13-2018, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

can,t find the old but here is the new one in progress, need new lens. Don,t get me wrong, yours looks good but I just liked the semi original look. I just wanted aftermarket gauges as I spent too much money on the motor. My first one looked too race carish and and the dash looked too busy,to much stuff. I like the simple look,I just have to get rid of the air bag gauges some how on mine.

I like that pocket up on the right. I was thinking about putting one where the stereo is.

**hatzie** · 02-13-2018, 08:37 AM

Where are you putting the heater controls?

blazer2007 · 02-13-2018, 09:01 AM

no heater, summer only

vespaholic · 02-13-2018, 09:08 AM

Dash pad looks great!

**hatzie** · 02-13-2018, 10:10 AM

You may regret that when the windshield fogs on cool spring and fall evenings.

blazer2007 · 02-13-2018, 10:31 AM

It,s been 10 years, no problems yet, this getting away from the original subject.

**Palf70Step** · 02-13-2018, 10:55 AM

I personally, till now, have never seen that dash combo and it look really good to me.

rip2174 · 02-13-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by hatzie

Where are you putting the heater controls?

Going to build a console. Putting a Dakota digital controller in there along with some other electronic controls.

rip2174 · 02-13-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by vespaholic

Dash pad looks great!

Thanks

rip2174 · 02-13-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I personally, till now, have never seen that dash combo and it look really good to me.

Thanks

02-11-2018, 08:40 PM	#1
rip2174 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 492	Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? So I wanted to upgrade my interior. Went with some of the TMI products. Digging the slight change to dash pad. Got some new gauges. Thinking about changing the layout. I'm also looking for AC vents the same size as the gauges. Here is my first mock up. Thoughts? good bad or ugly is fine with me. I have a Lokar shift indicator that Ill probably mount above the two center gauges or below them.

02-11-2018, 11:07 PM	#2
Mattchu60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Swaledale, IA Posts: 484	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? I dig it! I think the dash and wheel design works with the gauges. I like the TMI dash - looks good. I do wonder how you plan to make the A/C vent work in that spot though. What brand are the gauges?

02-12-2018, 12:25 AM	#4
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,912	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? Can you flatten a round tube to an oval to fit through the dash and use flexible hose to the vent? Econoboxes from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Subaru, VW, Mazda, ... may be sources of long thin-wall oval--ish dash vent tubes to slide through narrow spaces. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

02-12-2018, 07:44 AM	#6
jkk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 423	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? Cool

02-12-2018, 09:47 AM	#8
rickit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: kentucky Posts: 161	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? l like that a lot! getting ready to change mine as well along with the complete interior, could u post a few pics of your dash pad on passenger side? been trying to get ideal of what the tmi looks like installed

02-12-2018, 11:18 AM	#9
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? I did something similar and looked cool for awhile but went back to a stock looking panel with recessed aftermarket gauges, I like it better now.

02-12-2018, 09:23 PM	#13
rip2174 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 492	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback?

02-12-2018, 10:32 PM	#15
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 836	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? Absolutely love the stitched dash pad.

02-13-2018, 08:37 AM	#17
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,912	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? Where are you putting the heater controls? __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

02-13-2018, 09:01 AM	#18
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? no heater, summer only

02-13-2018, 09:08 AM	#19
vespaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Radnor, PA Posts: 109	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? Dash pad looks great!

02-13-2018, 10:10 AM	#20
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,912	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? You may regret that when the windshield fogs on cool spring and fall evenings. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

02-13-2018, 10:31 AM	#21
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Dash change, thoughts/ feedback? It,s been 10 years, no problems yet, this getting away from the original subject.

02-13-2018, 10:55 AM	#22
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