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| Dashboard insert [message #254935] |
Thu, 10 July 2014 06:22  |
Larry
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I finally have all of the gauges and others that I intend to put in my new dash. So I want to build a Cherry wood insert for the gauges to set in. Problem is that I have to take the dash apart so that I can use the existing insert as a pattern, then put the dash back together so I can drive it while the rest of the dash is being finished. I'm looking for the piece that resides in/on the dash that the gauges, switches, radio, HVAC controls, cigarette lighter, etc, set into. It is the piece that has vinyl wood grain, with kind of a chrome trim around it. I would just like to borrow it briefly to use as a pattern, then return when done. If necessary, I would buy it. I will pay shipping both ways. Do you have such an item and can you lend it to me? Would save me lots of time and effort. Thanks.
Larry 
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dashboard insert [message #254936 is a reply to message #254935] |
Thu, 10 July 2014 07:03  |
Ken Henderson
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Larry,
I think I still have the original, and the Masonite copy I made.
Gotta to to the Dr. now; I'll talk to you later.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 7:22 AM, Larry wrote:
> I finally have all of the gauges and others that I intend to put in my new
> dash. So I want to build a Cherry wood insert for the gauges to set in.
> Problem is that I have to take the dash apart so that I can use the
> existing insert as a pattern, then put the dash back together so I can
> drive it
> while the rest of the dash is being finished. I'm looking for the piece
> that resides in/on the dash that the gauges, switches, radio, HVAC controls,
> cigarette lighter, etc, set into. It is the piece that has vinyl wood
> grain, with kind of a chrome trim around it. I would just like to borrow it
> briefly to use as a pattern, then return when done. If necessary, I would
> buy it. I will pay shipping both ways. Do you have such an item and can
> you lend it to me? Would save me lots of time and effort. Thanks.
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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| Re: Dashboard insert [message #254937 is a reply to message #254935] |
Thu, 10 July 2014 07:27 |
scheibejn
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Mine is setting on one of the dinette seats - is it the plastic piece that fits over the metal piece? If so, I can pack it up and send it to you. You don't need to buy it, just send it back. I need to get my rig over for new tires, but I can manage with parts set in the metal backing piece.
Jim Scheibe
Jim Scheibe
1977 Kingsley 26' GMC PD(parlor diesel)4106, 93 Volvo, 96 Volvo,
Oak Park Heights MN 55082
On the gorgeous St. Croix River lookin' at WI shore
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dashboard insert [message #254945 is a reply to message #254935] |
Thu, 10 July 2014 09:18 |
Len Novak
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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I have two of them in the garage.
Len and Pat
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 4:23 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Dashboard insert
I finally have all of the gauges and others that I intend to put in my new
dash. So I want to build a Cherry wood insert for the gauges to set in.
Problem is that I have to take the dash apart so that I can use the existing
insert as a pattern, then put the dash back together so I can drive it while
the rest of the dash is being finished. I'm looking for the piece that
resides in/on the dash that the gauges, switches, radio, HVAC controls,
cigarette lighter, etc, set into. It is the piece that has vinyl wood grain,
with kind of a chrome trim around it. I would just like to borrow it
briefly to use as a pattern, then return when done. If necessary, I would
buy it. I will pay shipping both ways. Do you have such an item and can
you lend it to me? Would save me lots of time and effort. Thanks.
--
Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: Dashboard insert [message #254954 is a reply to message #254935] |
Thu, 10 July 2014 11:01 |
lqqkatjon
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Sounds like you have some help.... I would think there would be some dash's out there to borrow.
as a last resort, the coop's dash insert from Jim Bounds is $65. you could always try to resell.
http://www.gmccoop.com/new_page_1.htm
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Dashboard insert [message #254958 is a reply to message #254945] |
Thu, 10 July 2014 11:37 |
Ken Henderson
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Larry,
Never did find the overlay itself -- I must have given it to someone who
CRS took away..
These two links show what I did find, a tracing on tileboard of the
overlay, complete with dimensions. Why I did it, I don't know. You'll
notice that it's a mirror image end-to-end. Don't really know why I did
that either, unless it enabled me to trace more accurately. Shouldn't
really matter since it can be cut out and flipped:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kpe2mramn36omya/GMCDash1.JPG
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a899p8gpkwsya5b/GMCDash2.JPG
I measured the overlay to be just under 33" long. That means if you want
it, I can bandsaw it into 3 pieces and send it in a flat medium size USPS
Flat Rate Priority Mail box. You can tape it back together and compensate
easily for the thin cut. I can't imagine ever needing it, so it's yours.
Just let me know & I'll mail it same or next day.
Ken H.
On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 10:18 AM, Len Novak wrote:
> I have two of them in the garage.
>
> Len and Pat
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
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> www.bdub.net/novak/
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry
> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 4:23 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Dashboard insert
>
> I finally have all of the gauges and others that I intend to put in my new
> dash. So I want to build a Cherry wood insert for the gauges to set in.
> Problem is that I have to take the dash apart so that I can use the
> existing
> insert as a pattern, then put the dash back together so I can drive it
> while
> the rest of the dash is being finished. I'm looking for the piece that
> resides in/on the dash that the gauges, switches, radio, HVAC controls,
> cigarette lighter, etc, set into. It is the piece that has vinyl wood
> grain,
> with kind of a chrome trim around it. I would just like to borrow it
> briefly to use as a pattern, then return when done. If necessary, I would
> buy it. I will pay shipping both ways. Do you have such an item and can
> you lend it to me? Would save me lots of time and effort. Thanks.
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach
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| Re: Dashboard insert [message #255003 is a reply to message #254935] |
Thu, 10 July 2014 18:40 |
Larry
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Wow!! Post this request this morning and here I am at dinner time with...between the forum and email... 6 people willing to send me one. Thanks to everyone. I got one coming.
Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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