Dashboards in your A's, let's see 'em.

I know, it's been done before, but I want to see some more. I also have some questions for those of you who have experimented and done similar things. I have a lead on a '59 Chevy dash I'd like to cut down for my Tudor. I've seen a lot of different dashes, but no '59's in A's yet, so, let's see some. If you have done a '59 dash in something, let's see it too. The dash is a ways off, so I don't have a hand on it to measure. I've gotten some measurements and it sounds close, but would like to see some others also. I think I might just score the dash anyway and hope for the best, but any extra info, pics or otherwise would be killer.

So let's see 'em, different dashes in your hot rods, tell us what they were and how tough it was to fit.

 

Well , mine ain't built yet , but here's whats going in it ...

 

Man thats cool, whats it out of, or did you make it.

Drew

 

DITTO! Tell us more! That dash looks awesome!

 

Cheers guys , its made by a guy called Jake I know from another US forum , just a young guy starting out and he's got some great ideas ! If anyones interested in one mail me and I'll pass your details on . Here's some more pics ...

 

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Here's the 46-48 chevy dash with a 58 chevy tail lite bezel for cluster in my buddy's 28 sedan(which is forsale)

 

Too cool guys keep 'em coming.

Ratty, that is very cool man, is it cast?

ROADRAT EDDIE, what kind of dash is that?

Grumpy, that is one sweet car there. I saw it's for sale, I wish I had that kind of dime, but someday I'll have my own. He didn't chop that one did he? It looked like the factory roof height.

Anyway, tell me what it took to narrow it down too fellas, how wide were you to begin with. I really like this '59 dash, but I'd like to be sure it will be close to fitting. It looks like I'll need to cut out around 16 inches or so.

Keep 'em coming.

 

That is very cool.

 

Homemade...50 Ford speedo, Olds clock and early 50's Chrysler radio

 

It's not chopped. It's channeled 6in. He thought of chopping, but he's a big guy and wanted the space.

 

Not done yet

 

Here's what's left of a '47 Merc dash in my 31 sedan.

 

Here's the '31 Cadillac that's been narrowed about 4" and had the ends reworked in my '29.

 

Alright we have a few here, but I know there are more out there. Come on fellas, let's see 'em.

Thansk to all that have already been i here, bitchin' pictures.

 

Mine.

 

Long way to go, but this will be in my 30.

 

Jake will be at the Rockabilly Rod Reunion with these Dashes....

he is a great guy.

 

Very cool fellas, what's that one in yours Harrison? I likey, yes I do.

Anyway, I know there are more out there, don't be shy, let's see 'em man.

 

This is a 32 dash with a Auburn insert in my 28 roadster.

 

Here is a pic of the dash that was in my car, I have some older pics that were taken in the 50s but there not downloaded right now the second dash is one that I built fot it out of 59 guages.

 

Oh, I forgot. My other buddy, Brett, has a 27 chrysler dash in his A coupe

 

Derek,

I had a post on this subject, here is a link if you missed it.


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65280&highlight=%22dash

 

my 57 fairlane dash in a 30 A pick up. made the garnish moldings blend into the dash for the cockpit feeling

 

I got a 53 Mainline dash goin in my 31-even has a old chrome door in it...lol

 

Mine's a '40 Ford with '40 standard gauges. Thanks. Glad you like it.

JH

 

Here's a pic of my rig. I squeezed a 55 Merc dash in.

 

Hey AHotRod, thanks for the link. I knew I had seen it, but couldn't find it. I can be a dumbass sometimes. I saw you brought it back up too. Very cool, thanks.

Those all look good man. I think I'm going to score that '59 dash and make it work. Thanks to all who participated, in both threads. Gotta love the HAMB man, you guys are great.