Hot Rods need a 51 ad dash inspiration

I just picked up a 51 3100 it's pretty ratty but for $300 who cares! It has no dash any information, pictures or comments would be awesome

 

Here it is

 

Here's mine, just semigloss black with some chrome and stainless. Kinda plain but I like it!

 

I think a dash from a 51 chevy car would be cool.

 

Didn't post the pic. Now here it is!

 

Love the white steering wheel with the black dash purdue there is a swap meet around me next weekend maybe I will barrow your steering wheel idea.

 

You have almost limitless possibilities. decide what you like, take measurements, modify as needed and then install your custom dash. Probably good to stay with dash from similar V-windshield and your age or older so width and shape are closer to your truck's required shape and size.

 

Done in the late 80's after morning donuts.

 

I seen one from a 40's Buick in a truck it looked really good just wondering if any body on here had built one with a car dash or?

 

How about a 46 to 48 Chevy dash?

 

Don't forget the dash panel has a lot to do with the rigidity of these cabs. Build strong.

 

Here is a pic of mine. It's from a 64 Chevy Impala. If I could of found one, I would liked to of use a 54 GMC dash. I think they are a nice lookin truck dash. Bill

 

Looking good 48stude. I have a 65 c10 but it is too plain. Thinking something like a 49 Buick

 

I guess since your dash is out that you realize how much work it is to remove one from an AD truck..

After I took the dash out of my '51 GMC I started hunting for a '59 Chevy car dash for that art deco look.

Instead I found a '63 Mercury Monterey instrument cluster at a swap meet and liked it so much that I scrounged up the rest of the dash. it will take some modification, read that cut down, but I think that it will fit what I am doing with the truck.

If you have access to an old car junkyard take a tour and see what makes you stop and look.

 

I think That Buick dash would look great . Bill