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| Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash [message #215157] |
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hnielsen2
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Joe
How about this.
Make a pattern from the stock panel of the outside.
Then mark for the switches, heater A/C control,radio and the panel from CRATE A DASH.
I have also looked at the digital panel for the 1953/54 Chevy car or the duel gauges for the 1948/54 Chevy pickup.
You could use whatever material you happen to like.
I like the look of machined S S.
Take or send your pattern to a shop with water jet cutter.
I need spring/shock mounts for the 50 Chevy pickup when I up dated to stronger rear-end.
The cost to cut the 3/8 steel X 2 was $25.00
Howard
Alpine Ca
All is well with my Lord
On Jul 20, 2013, at 4:04 AM, Joe Weir <joeweir@gmail.com> wrote:
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> The GMC body design was years ahead of its design. Unfortunately, the technology available in the 70's wasn't able to give it a dash to match. And, after seeing GM's efforts at digital gauges in the late 70's I am glad they did not try.
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> I know some of the different roll your own pc based engine management systems allow for engine monitoring with virtual gauges and was wondering if there was a universal drop in lcd screen system out there yet. With virtual gauges, you don't need to stare at 20 gauges all at once and find a way to fit them all within view. You keep the 6 most important up and cycle through to check on the rest.
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> No luck on finding a stand alone lcd, but this has a real eighties vintage flavor:
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> http://www.intellitronix.com/CREATE-A-DASH.html
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> I know there are drop in systems for the GMC from CIP and Speedhut. But what fun is the easy way.
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> Anyone out there tackled a digital dash?
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| Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash [message #215162 is a reply to message #215157] |
Sat, 20 July 2013 18:05  |
Joe Weir
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I hear you. Personally, I like the dual/quad gauge setup of the gps gauges. Keeps it simple, and does not modify for the sake of modification. You have room for two more gauges in between the speedo and quad guage, if you need to monitor more, without really disturbing the feng shui of the original dash..
However, for the price of all those gauges, you are in CIP territory.
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash [message #215164 is a reply to message #215163] |
Sat, 20 July 2013 18:16 |
Joe Weir
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I'll have to look that up.
There are a few folks who did a great job on their custom roll your own setups with conventional gauges. Kevin dietz is one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/2346357959/in/set-72157604172967041
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash [message #215177 is a reply to message #215173] |
Sat, 20 July 2013 20:18 |
Jerry Wheeler
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Mac writes:
Super nice job, Kelvin! Have you ever thought about producing them for
sale?
Kelvin will be making a dash for me if and when I get moved to Oregon,
won't you Kelvin.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR
On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 9:03 PM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>wrote:
> Super nice job, Kelvin! Have you ever thought about producing them for
> sale?
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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> ~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
> ~ ~ ~ ex-Palm Beach, 76 ~ ~ ~
> ~~ k2gkk + hotmail dot com ~~
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> > Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 16:29:45 -0700
> > From: kelvin@datsuns.com
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash
> >
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> >
> > On 7/20/2013 4:07 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
> > > I sure like what Ken H. did with his dash. We're I to go that far I
> would consider tossing the HVAC unit and installing a Vintage Air or
> similar with electronic controls and greater airflow.
> >
> > I saw Ken's dash in person recently. I'm now waiting for retirement to
> > start that project. So much more room and Ken says he can take it all
> > apart to work on it. Heaven...
> >
> > In the meantime I figured out a way to do something that made the stock
> > dash better and didn't take months to build.
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4935-new-dash-03-08.html
> >
> > And there is room for more than two extra guages in the stock panel.
> > There were 4 of them when I bought it. I added a 5th and slung three
> > more under the dash.
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showfull.php?photo=24688
> >
> > I like analog gauges. If you clock them right you don't have to "read"
> > them... you just glance and notice the needles are all pointed up and
> > everything is fine. Most important for the Oil Pressure and Water Temp
> > on top...
> > http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showfull.php?photo=24758
> >
> > Kelvin
> > '73 23' in Eugene, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash [message #215186 is a reply to message #215177] |
Sat, 20 July 2013 22:29 |
kelvin
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I have sold two sets of panels and rounded up switched for those two.
There is a good RV Surplus store just down the road, although I haven't
been there since the RV business fell apart here. They may not have
the selection they once did.
We have one set of panels left. Those are Jerry's, I'm told. :^)
I can have more panels cut. As you can see there is a lot of messing
around to actually create the finished dash. Moving the speedo was a
bit of a chore itself - of course you could always use a different speedo...
It seems that almost every upgrade I do for my coach leave many chores
for the end user. That's probably because creating a finished,
sale-able product is a LOT more work than creating the few hard-to-build
parts.
Kelvin
On 7/20/2013 6:18 PM, Jerry Wheeler wrote:
> Mac writes:
> Super nice job, Kelvin! Have you ever thought about producing them for
> sale?
>
> Kelvin will be making a dash for me if and when I get moved to Oregon,
> won't you Kelvin.
>
> JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR
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> On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 9:03 PM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Super nice job, Kelvin! Have you ever thought about producing them for
>> sale?
>>
>> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
>> ~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
>> ~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
>> ~~ k2gkk @ hotmail dot com ~~
>> ~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
>> ~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
>> ~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
>> ~ ~ ~ ex-Palm Beach, 76 ~ ~ ~
>> ~~ k2gkk + hotmail dot com ~~
>> ~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
>> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
>>
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>>> Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 16:29:45 -0700
>>> From: kelvin@datsuns.com
>>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] A futuristic body needs a better dash
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/20/2013 4:07 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
>>>> I sure like what Ken H. did with his dash. We're I to go that far I
>> would consider tossing the HVAC unit and installing a Vintage Air or
>> similar with electronic controls and greater airflow.
>>> I saw Ken's dash in person recently. I'm now waiting for retirement to
>>> start that project. So much more room and Ken says he can take it all
>>> apart to work on it. Heaven...
>>>
>>> In the meantime I figured out a way to do something that made the stock
>>> dash better and didn't take months to build.
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4935-new-dash-03-08.html
>>>
>>> And there is room for more than two extra guages in the stock panel.
>>> There were 4 of them when I bought it. I added a 5th and slung three
>>> more under the dash.
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showfull.php?photo=24688
>>>
>>> I like analog gauges. If you clock them right you don't have to "read"
>>> them... you just glance and notice the needles are all pointed up and
>>> everything is fine. Most important for the Oil Pressure and Water Temp
>>> on top...
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showfull.php?photo=24758
>>>
>>> Kelvin
>>> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
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