Customs 1949 Merc Custom What is the dash of choice?

Got a customers 49 Merc in the shop. It's been through a few rough hands and needs some help. Need ideas for a simple dash. He does not want to spend the whole budget on the dash (it has none at the moment). He likes the dash in my 50 Ford, so that's a possibility. Any ideas?

 

The 49 Merc dash is the one everybody wants,so I would suggest putting the stock one in. My buddy has a real nice one for sale.
He's in Hunington Beach 714-843-6969. He wants $850 obo. Tell him I sent you to him. There's pic's of it in the classifieds.

 

That may explain why the last shop wanted his dash and told him he'd be better off with a custom dash..... I'll pass the phone number on. Thanks. Any other ideas guys?

 

check out the area 51 post. ether used a desoto dash in his

 

Do a search thru the classifieds... 51 merc dashes can be somewhat moderately priced

 

My opinion is that the 49 Merc dash is the best looking. I believe that you can get a glass version from Gene Winfield.

 

59-60 Chevy ( Impala's had the cool trim on them)
Mid 50's Olds had sum pretty dash boards as well

 

Mercuryland also has glass repop 49s. Either he will spend the money on the dash or the cheaper dash with tons of labor to make it fit, IMO go for the 49 dash Bob has. Looks right and installs with screws not welds.

 

The one my buddy has is almost complete,minus the radio. Did you look at the ad? He also has a 50-51 for sale.

 

I'm kinda interested in this too as I have some sort of fiberglass one in my car. But I'm not sure what I will do as my car is 12 volt and I don't see any value in me running stock gauges. Any other cool dashes that fit?

 

How about a 1958 Pontiac dash???

 

49 dash period!

 

Come again....... what were you thinking of running?

 

Hey Bud use this and have at it..

http://sites.google.com/site/identifyinginstrumentpanels/home

You'll find something you'll like.. Hard part is going to be to find one you can buy..

 

you can get voltage drops for the stock ones, have the stock gauges redone for 12v or there are some nice aftermarket vintage ones that look good that will fit in the holes John..

 

A 49 Merc deserves a 49 Merc dash

 

I've seen a 49 lincoln dash used with good
results

 

Lincoln dash is cool, but it extends around into the garnish moulding.

 

I would definitely go with the '49 dash. They rule!

 

The stock 49 merc dash is just cool but they can be a little pricey and hard to find. I belive Bill Pappskie? in HB Ca still has 1 for sale. Since it seems the owner is on a tight budget and he likes the 49/50 shoe box dash i would look for one as they can be found fairly cheap. There not to hard to make fit into a merc

 

52 meteor is a cool lookin dash.

 

Thanks EXK (Rick is it?), I like the look of that dash.

I don't need to run a stock dash, it's friggin' custom.

 

You go boy !! just kidding John.

 

I listed two for Bill,in the classifieds. Both are in good shape and are 95% complete.

 

Hey John yes it's Rick. Since you seem to be open to other dashes heres another one you might like.

 

OK, Bad Bob, yes I talked to Bill Thanks. The owner checked out all the suggestions and settled on a 50 Ford dash. So, that's what I'm putting in. Thanks for the suggestions guys.