not too bad.
I could use some help
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: northwestern Ontario
That's what makes this forum # 1, glad we could help.
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Tuned
Joined: Oct 2012
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Went by the shop today to 'check on the progress' (and to pay them).
They are working on the front clip, getting it ready for paint.
The dash is painted.
I had the original instrument cluster restored, we had to mount it in the dash to see how it looked
They are working on the front clip, getting it ready for paint.
The dash is painted.
I had the original instrument cluster restored, we had to mount it in the dash to see how it looked
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Central PA
the truck looks nice..... and your instrument panel....wow. Did you buy it that way or did you fix it up?
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Tuned
Joined: Oct 2012
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I had a company in Arkansas restore the instrument panel.
I believe their name is Williamson's.
They rebuilt each gauge,
calibrated each gauge to the sending units of the engine that we installed,
converted the gauges to 12vlts
repaired the speedometer
polished or replaced the lens
and I believe they repainted the face.
And I believe they said it has a lifetime warranty
It is absolutely beautiful!
They did an awesome job!
T
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Wentzville, MO
Great progress.
When you get your barn door parts let me know what else you need. I looked at my doors and they look complete except the outside door handle and I'm pretty sure you can get those REPRO.
When you get your barn door parts let me know what else you need. I looked at my doors and they look complete except the outside door handle and I'm pretty sure you can get those REPRO.
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From: Jefferson City, MO
That instrument cluster is beautiful. Do you mind saying how much they charged for that work?
It seems we have more and more Missouri folk here. My daughter is going to college at Missouri Southern down in Joplin, so she isn't too far from you.
It seems we have more and more Missouri folk here. My daughter is going to college at Missouri Southern down in Joplin, so she isn't too far from you.
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Tuned
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The cluster cost $500.00 for all the work.
I think it was a bargain.
I was in Joplin today, I have an uncle that works at MSSU
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From: Jefferson City, MO
Small world. Elizabeth is finally starting to adjust to college. She runs Track and Cross Country for MSSU. Change is hard for her and she has had a lot of it the last 5 months. Sometime when we go visit, I need to have my wife and daughter go shopping and I go visit you and Chris (christurney77) and see your nice work up close and personal.
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Tuned
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Thanks for that info.
Small world. Elizabeth is finally starting to adjust to college. She runs Track and Cross Country for MSSU. Change is hard for her and she has had a lot of it the last 5 months. Sometime when we go visit, I need to have my wife and daughter go shopping and I go visit you and Chris (christurney77) and see your nice work up close and personal.
Small world. Elizabeth is finally starting to adjust to college. She runs Track and Cross Country for MSSU. Change is hard for her and she has had a lot of it the last 5 months. Sometime when we go visit, I need to have my wife and daughter go shopping and I go visit you and Chris (christurney77) and see your nice work up close and personal.
Sounds like a plan.
LOL, small world indeed!
I have met Chris and his wife. Good folks!
Tuned
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From: Yucca, AZ
I just stumbled in here and luv your panel!! The dash info is great and it looks OE new.
Just a thought regarding your logo. If you plan on using your panel, like I do, for a company truck you might take a hard look into insuring it as such. I got lucky and found an insurer in OR. that would cover mine as a company owned and registered vintage vehicle. Your other option of course is to just keep it in your name as a personal vehicle for a whole lot less. Just be aware that you may not have suitable coverage that way. That's why I jumped through all the hoops to get ours covered as a commercial company owned and operated vehicle. To me it was worth it. Congrates on a fine job with your panel. It's gonna look awesome when it's done.
Capt'n
Just a thought regarding your logo. If you plan on using your panel, like I do, for a company truck you might take a hard look into insuring it as such. I got lucky and found an insurer in OR. that would cover mine as a company owned and registered vintage vehicle. Your other option of course is to just keep it in your name as a personal vehicle for a whole lot less. Just be aware that you may not have suitable coverage that way. That's why I jumped through all the hoops to get ours covered as a commercial company owned and operated vehicle. To me it was worth it. Congrates on a fine job with your panel. It's gonna look awesome when it's done.
Capt'n