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woodrow59 · 08-04-2002, 05:00 PM

After winning the great honor of having the ugliest dash award, I decided to work on an idea i've had for awhile. I got a piece of srap wood and cut it to the same shape as the glove box and instrument cluster. If I decide to go with woodgrain I figure I can get an extra piece for the glove box and cut it or it could be painted. What y'all think ????

woodrow59 · 08-04-2002, 05:02 PM

here's one with a cutout for the ashtray.

XXL · 08-04-2002, 06:27 PM

Not a bad solution. I think I would go the other direction with it... basically the same shape but upside down and bigger to fill the whole area. Keep us posted!

Kenneth

woodrow59 · 08-04-2002, 07:06 PM

XXL ,,,,,,, That was my first thought too , so this is the first one I made. Maybe if I cut it a little smaller it would look better !!!

Any other ideas for us guys that don't have a full shop would be greatly appreciated.

barn9 · 08-04-2002, 07:31 PM

I like the looks of the first pic, but maybe just a bit smaller on the wooden piece. It has a more symmetrical look than the upside down version. Here's a thought that just crossed my mind, how about cutting down an old glovebox door to that size? It would be some metal work, but it would also set the front out just a little more, which would make more room for the stereo unit. I can also visualize a different ashtray, if needed, or maybe a popout style cupholder, a clock, or other guages. Hmmmmmmm..........................

woodrow59 · 08-04-2002, 09:13 PM

This ain't the final ,,,,,,, was just playing with different ideas while my Best Half was presure washing the deck (Damn she's understanding LOL) ,,,,,, The old glovebox idea would be great if I had the tools. Thats why i'm trying to do something with wood !!!!

bobs409 · 08-05-2002, 06:12 AM

I hid a massive rectangular hole that someone butchered in where the radio goes on my truck using a piece of the polished aluminum tread plate that Lowes sells. Looks really good too. You could use that on the glove box and speedometer bezel too if you wanted. It's 1/8" thick. Just another option...

Smooth68 · 08-05-2002, 11:55 AM

Not bad - I'm not the wood kind of guy but I like the 2nd pic better out of the two. I'd probably just go with an overisized rectangular piece of metal or aluminum, just big enough to cover the radio area. You could also round the corners of it to match up with the shape of the ashtray. Good luck

08-04-2002, 05:00 PM	#1
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Ugliest Dash ,,,,, Beginning of an idea !! After winning the great honor of having the ugliest dash award, I decided to work on an idea i've had for awhile. I got a piece of srap wood and cut it to the same shape as the glove box and instrument cluster. If I decide to go with woodgrain I figure I can get an extra piece for the glove box and cut it or it could be painted. What y'all think ???? Attached Images __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-04-2002, 05:02 PM	#2
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	here's one with a cutout for the ashtray. Attached Images __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-04-2002, 06:27 PM	#3
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Not a bad solution. I think I would go the other direction with it... basically the same shape but upside down and bigger to fill the whole area. Keep us posted! Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-04-2002, 07:06 PM	#4
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	XXL ,,,,,,, That was my first thought too , so this is the first one I made. Maybe if I cut it a little smaller it would look better !!! Any other ideas for us guys that don't have a full shop would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-04-2002, 07:31 PM	#5
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I like the looks of the first pic, but maybe just a bit smaller on the wooden piece. It has a more symmetrical look than the upside down version. Here's a thought that just crossed my mind, how about cutting down an old glovebox door to that size? It would be some metal work, but it would also set the front out just a little more, which would make more room for the stereo unit. I can also visualize a different ashtray, if needed, or maybe a popout style cupholder, a clock, or other guages. Hmmmmmmm.......................... __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

08-04-2002, 09:13 PM	#6
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	This ain't the final ,,,,,,, was just playing with different ideas while my Best Half was presure washing the deck (Damn she's understanding LOL) ,,,,,, The old glovebox idea would be great if I had the tools. Thats why i'm trying to do something with wood !!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-05-2002, 06:12 AM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I hid a massive rectangular hole that someone butchered in where the radio goes on my truck using a piece of the polished aluminum tread plate that Lowes sells. Looks really good too. You could use that on the glove box and speedometer bezel too if you wanted. It's 1/8" thick. Just another option... __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-05-2002, 11:55 AM	#8
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Not bad - I'm not the wood kind of guy but I like the 2nd pic better out of the two. I'd probably just go with an overisized rectangular piece of metal or aluminum, just big enough to cover the radio area. You could also round the corners of it to match up with the shape of the ashtray. Good luck __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab



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