I here you Grinn, I dont want something that doesnt look right to me,if that the case ,I ll stay with original Dent dash,which I like.

 

You did a real nice job BB69

 

relocation of heater controls,and radio required

 

So are you thinking a gradual taper down to the dent dash? Sides and top.

It would be cool to have an extra gauge pod to rob some of the dec ribs from and use it on the sides. Somehow use the texture of the gauge panel in the filler panels. Even if it was just a small piece placed within a smooth surface.

Maybe bead roll but that's kinda away from these trucks original personality.

Maybe check out McNichols and see if they have a preformed stamped sheet you could use.

That's a few maybe's for ya.

 

Alright now I'm into it.....what about using the top of a bump dash with the curve so it would line up at least on top...leaving you to wing it on the sides.

I know there are a few bumps left at my JY and I have a cordless cut off saw. I could look at my CC and see how doable it would be to remove a piece.

 

I sorta thought that a contored steel top,(mock up),along with even a dent dash pad would not look that unuaual,flat black or stainless,,,that it would mesh smooth into the flat filler plate.,,,to the right maybe nastalgic air billit controls and to the right of the ash tray retro radio,basic am/fm ipod jack,,,,I like the idea of matching ribbed metal,although flat steel all painted up would I think look fine

 

I need to throw a dent dash on there to get a visual,,,,maybe heater controls to the left of the steering column

 

I like the idea. So many different ways to attempt what your wanting to do here. I like the sheet metal idea and you can always have fun with a welder. Simple to finish and paint in the end. This is a way cool project. Can't wait to see what's next.

 

anything ever come of this?

 

My 79 F100 got that cluster. All the dents in South Africa came standard with it. Here is a pic of my truck when I was working on the interior, maybe it can give you some inspiration:

 

nice justin.I bailed on the mod,staying original,although holding on to console,to maybe find the elusive 2 wheel drive bump shortbed

 

that dash pad is rad! i'll just have to keep my eyes peeled for a decent dentside to rob the entire dash assembly from.