| Lower Instrument Panel Closeout for a '73 [message #74729] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 19:32  |
Dave Wilson
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Hi everyone,
Does anyone have a COLOR and non-fuzzy picture of a lower instrument panel closeout for a '73? Ideally, something that is currently available for purchase. I'm interested in something that can be painted and matches up with the factory upper instrument panel. I'm hoping to hide some of the wiring that's visible.
Below is the link to the panel supplied by Applied GMC, but I'm not comfortable buying that based on the black & white picture.
Thanks!
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/501
Dave Wilson
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| Re: [GMCnet] Lower Instrument Panel Closeout for a '73 [message #74732 is a reply to message #74731] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 19:54  |
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I have one in my coach. Comes as smooth white gel coat. ready to paint.
On 2/22/2010 5:50 PM, Dave Wilson wrote:
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> Thanks Gene,
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> It shows a little more than the Applied picture, but still doesn't make me want to reach for my credit card and order one...Looks pretty unfinished in that state. :(
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| Re: [GMCnet] Lower Instrument Panel Closeout for a '73 [message #74735 is a reply to message #74731] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 20:04 |
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How handy are you with tools and wood?
I made mine from some wood veneer I had around the house and epoxied it together. It bolts to the lower dash and holds two air vents and a couple guages.
I was going to finish it in fine wood but ended up painting it black for a contrast color.
I don't think I spent $10 on the entire project.
I thought it was rather easy once I got myself going on the project and was done in a couple of days. ( had to let the epoxy set )
Looks very similar to the one in the picture.
So if you have any abilities at all, you can certainly make one, at least a prototype if you don't trust your work, you can change it out after you decide on the layout you desire.
Good luck
LarC ( Always enjoy a project that actually comes to completion and looks good and was built inexpensively. )
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| Re: [GMCnet] Lower Instrument Panel Closeout for a '73 [message #74741 is a reply to message #74729] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 20:15 |
dngmissett
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Hi Dave
I sent a couple of pictures off net of the closeout I installed on my 73. (Had trouble getting into the photo site to post)
Dick Missett
Wyoming, PA
--- On Mon, 2/22/10, Dave Wilson <dwilso38@talkamerica.net> wrote:
> From: Dave Wilson <dwilso38@talkamerica.net>
> Subject: [GMCnet] Lower Instrument Panel Closeout for a '73
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 8:32 PM
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> Hi everyone,
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> Does anyone have a COLOR and non-fuzzy picture of a lower
> instrument panel closeout for a '73? Ideally, something that
> is currently available for purchase. I'm interested in
> something that can be painted and matches up with the
> factory upper instrument panel. I'm hoping to hide some of
> the wiring that's visible.
>
> Below is the link to the panel supplied by Applied GMC, but
> I'm not comfortable buying that based on the black &
> white picture.
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> Thanks!
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> http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/501
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> Dave Wilson
> '77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Lower Instrument Panel Closeout for a '73 [message #74805 is a reply to message #74741] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 11:05 |
Dave Wilson
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| dngmissett wrote on Mon, 22 February 2010 20:15 |
Hi Dave
I sent a couple of pictures off net of the closeout I installed on my 73. (Had trouble getting into the photo site to post)
Dick Missett
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Thanks Dick. It looks good. That's just the type of picture I was hoping to see.
Dave Wilson
'77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Lower Instrument Panel Closeout for a '73 [message #74824 is a reply to message #74805] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 14:46 |
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| Re: Lower Instrument Panel Closeout for a '73 [message #74835 is a reply to message #74729] |
Tue, 23 February 2010 17:29 |
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I also got my underdash panel from the Curtis's, and it fit great. I did lower my steering wheel, so my panel has an additional flat surface that is a great location for additional gauges and switches (ones that don't have to be checked all that often, but are nice to have).
For the price, I didn't think it was a bad deal at all. Just sand the getcoat lightly, drill any holes for gauges, and paint as you desire to match the upper dash.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Lower Instrument Panel Closeout for a '73 [message #74863 is a reply to message #74729] |
Wed, 24 February 2010 05:37 |
Dave Wilson
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Thank you everybody for your help. I ordered the Curtis model from Applied GMC this morning. Sounds and looks like it will cover the wiring nicely and look good!
Dave Wilson
'77 Eleganza II
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