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Peanut74 · 12-21-2021, 08:03 PM

Well today is a milestone day as I got the dash completed!!!

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I did remove the cigarette lighter and put in a USB port. But I did use the lighter knob to put on the front of the USB cover to keep with the OEM look.

Next up, after finding the backup light short, will the steering then brakes. Or, maybe finish up the stereo box where the gas tank use to be.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 12-21-2021, 10:31 PM

The column looks like it is angled to the left, is it just the pic?

**kev2809** · 12-21-2021, 11:35 PM

that cig lighter thing is nice! how did ya do it with the stock know to hide it?

Peanut74 · 12-22-2021, 10:48 AM

The USB port is for a boat so it has a rubber cove for it. You can see the cover in the detail picture. What I did was drill a hole in the cover and ground down a screw to act as the shaft for the knob. I ground down the head to fit in between the two teeth and a low profile. The knob is from the wiper switch so you have the set screw to hold it in place.

As for the steering column looking like it is to the left. It is as I only have it hanging there by the front bracket. Its not fastened to the firewall as I put it in to get the measurement from the steering box to the new steering column.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 12-22-2021, 11:05 AM

It's looking good.

FRCvette · 12-22-2021, 01:25 PM

Looks great. I like the cig lighter switch out.

**RenoKeene** · 12-22-2021, 01:43 PM

Very nice. Digging the color too!

Peanut74 · 12-23-2021, 08:00 AM

Thanks guys, it has definitely been a long road and frustrating at times but it is nice to see it getting closer to the end and being able to drive it.

68Gold/white · 12-23-2021, 02:48 PM

Tell us about that radio!

Peanut74 · 12-25-2021, 12:35 PM

The radio and center speaker are RetroSound. Radio is a RetroSound Hermosa (RES-HB-119-23-93) with Bluetooth, etc. I bent the backside of the ashtray down so that I could run the radios external USB input and aux cable inputs there. As for the phone mic I ran that up the A-pillar and out where the sun visor mounts. Putting on the rear support strap is critical as the radio handle stems are very weak and would not support the radio for long.

For the center speaker its a RetroSound D-412. They claim it is a direct replacement but its not. It is taller so its a vey tight fit when you go to put the radio in. A/C

I'm in the process of building a speaker box where the gas tank was. That will be for the rear speakers. Current plan for the amp is to mount it under the center jump seat. The bass speaker will need to be a shallow one and be put in the speaker box also.

12-21-2021, 08:03 PM	#1
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Got Snowballs dash done!!! Well today is a milestone day as I got the dash completed!!!. I did remove the cigarette lighter and put in a USB port. But I did use the lighter knob to put on the front of the USB cover to keep with the OEM look. Next up, after finding the backup light short, will the steering then brakes. Or, maybe finish up the stereo box where the gas tank use to be. Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

12-21-2021, 10:31 PM	#2
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,217	Re: Got Snowballs dash done!!! The column looks like it is angled to the left, is it just the pic? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

12-21-2021, 11:35 PM	#3
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12-22-2021, 10:48 AM	#4
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Got Snowballs dash done!!! The USB port is for a boat so it has a rubber cove for it. You can see the cover in the detail picture. What I did was drill a hole in the cover and ground down a screw to act as the shaft for the knob. I ground down the head to fit in between the two teeth and a low profile. The knob is from the wiper switch so you have the set screw to hold it in place. As for the steering column looking like it is to the left. It is as I only have it hanging there by the front bracket. Its not fastened to the firewall as I put it in to get the measurement from the steering box to the new steering column. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

12-22-2021, 11:05 AM	#5
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,217	Re: Got Snowballs dash done!!! It's looking good. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

12-22-2021, 01:25 PM	#6
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 693	Re: Got Snowballs dash done!!! Looks great. I like the cig lighter switch out. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

12-22-2021, 01:43 PM	#7
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: Got Snowballs dash done!!! Very nice. Digging the color too! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-23-2021, 08:00 AM	#8
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Got Snowballs dash done!!! Thanks guys, it has definitely been a long road and frustrating at times but it is nice to see it getting closer to the end and being able to drive it. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

12-23-2021, 02:48 PM	#9
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,286	Re: Got Snowballs dash done!!! Tell us about that radio!

12-25-2021, 12:35 PM	#10
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Got Snowballs dash done!!! The radio and center speaker are RetroSound. Radio is a RetroSound Hermosa (RES-HB-119-23-93) with Bluetooth, etc. I bent the backside of the ashtray down so that I could run the radios external USB input and aux cable inputs there. As for the phone mic I ran that up the A-pillar and out where the sun visor mounts. Putting on the rear support strap is critical as the radio handle stems are very weak and would not support the radio for long. For the center speaker its a RetroSound D-412. They claim it is a direct replacement but its not. It is taller so its a vey tight fit when you go to put the radio in. A/C I'm in the process of building a speaker box where the gas tank was. That will be for the rear speakers. Current plan for the amp is to mount it under the center jump seat. The bass speaker will need to be a shallow one and be put in the speaker box also. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)



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