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Installed the new dash today. Dash was purchased through this site. It is nice quality.

The old dash put up a fight, and there weren't much left when I got through with it. It had some large cracks. It had seen some serious California sun. I did some dusting while in there. I had to remove the glove box and gauges. I don't see how it can be done otherwise.

I also replaced the monstrous flasher unit while I was in there. They had a large heavy metal unit that was slow and noisy. $2 later, faster and quieter. I was surprised that there was only 1 flasher unit. My 69 has 2, one for the blinkers and one for the emergency flashers. I had to put the flasher switch back together with a wire tie, as the switch fell apart. I'm afraid to count how many pieces of this truck are depending on a wire tie. The modern day duct tape and bailing wire multi-purpose solution.

I'll probably make some custom door panel using similar vinyl to that on the seat. They will allow for some speakers in the door.

Everything appears to be working well. If it weren't for a small very persistent exhaust leak, it wuld almost be legal :-)

 

That is a nice truck. I like where the fire ext. is mounted. I might put mine there too.

 

I was considering making some arm-rest/handles from wood that match the trays the previous owner made.

You guys think that would look too cheesy?

I doubt that I will find any decent 67 armrests. I know they must be unique to the 67 year trucks.

 

I don't think the armrests would look that bad but those trays look like knee knockers, nice truck tho.

 

Hey that looks great, nice job! Would a dash cover bother you? I got one on mine right after I bought this truck in '94 to keep the sun off the original virgin dash. Still looks great, I think it's helping.

Funny you should mention the flasher switch falling apart . Mine did the same thing when cleaning it. The crimp doesn't hold very well. Got all the parts back in and held together with a plastic wire tie. Hey, it's not as bad as my brother, he fixes his Burb with duct tape.

Barry

 

Great looking dash Greg. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Very nice truck.

 

Nice looking piece. Don't ya hate when it makes you want to replace everything around it .

My 69 needed dash help and I recovered it with 1/2" foam and blue/black marble like vinyl. Worked out nice, and much cheaper than replacement dash. I then redid my door panels as such. Makes for a nice custom look, without the cost.

Larry

 

Cool pad and truck looks good,I see you have the rearview mirrior I found for my 70 their alot better than resticking the glue on one on.