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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.
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 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 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.
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:
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