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Technical 59 Pontiac dash in an A?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by mrobvious34, Dec 16, 2014.

  1. mrobvious34
    Joined: Sep 12, 2012
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    has anyone ever put a 59 Pontiac dash in their model a or have pictures? I originally wanted to put a 59-60 impala dash in mine but also really like the Pontiac dash. I am curious as to what it may look like in a small car

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  2. rusty1
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    ...it has been done, Mike Zenor's A coupe...
    joliet07 066.jpg
    joliet07 065.jpg
     
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  3. chaddilac
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    Way too much going on for a model A!
     
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  4. mrobvious34
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    yes! exactly what I was looking for, thank you
     
  5. I haven't seen one in person but Zenors coupe looks good from here. I like the grafted dashes and I can't imagine using one any newer than that. I like that he carried over the wheel to match.

    On a separate note, I'm looking for an appropriate dash for my '39 Ford pickup. Previous owner "fixed" it up by smoothing it into a flat panel. Talk about boring.


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  6. '60 is the same dash with a different, somewhat narrower cluster, may fit in there more easily.

    The only real advantage over an Impala dash is the Pontiac will fully unbolt - the Chevy is welded and you have to sawzall at least across the top near the windsheild pinch weld.
     
  7. rusty1
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    joliet07 067.jpg Mike used a lot of Poncho stuff in this build, engine, tri-color interior,etc,...the roof was filled with a 59 Pontiac hood turned backwards.
     
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  8. belair
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    Wow- the workmanship in the door-to-dash fit on that coupe is spectacular. As, I****ume, is the rest of the car. Really slick coupe.
     
  9. mrobvious34
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    I do really like that car, especially all the Pontiac stuff on it since I am a Pontiac fan. I do agree that anything newer would just be to out of place but the 32 dash has been overdone and had to make unique. I have always liked the look of the late 50s - 60s crazy "space age" dashes
     
  10. kidcampbell71
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    What era was this build ? I would have thought that looked as good as trying to put a new Mustang dash in there....but it actually doesn't look like I thought it would. I will say with a blindfold on....I sure would be bewildered when its taken off. That's definitely unexpected.
     
  11. rusty1
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    joliet07 064.jpg 30 A coupe 007.jpg built about 8 years ago...from this;...built by Marty & Sons out of Sycamore, Illinois, home of the first Hunnert Car Pileup.
     
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  12. low budget
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    The pontiac hood on the top fill is also a cool interesting touch.
     
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