I've got a call into them to find out if he's selling direct or through a
retailer. I'll try to get a photo link posted too.
The Roddoors stuff looks pretty nice, too. One diffrence wih the panel I
mentioned is that it's a rigid fiberglass piece that is made specifically for
the AD trucks.
Jack
www.Inliners. org
On Fri, 18 Oct 2002 10:57:46 -0500 Darrel Bunge <dbunge@attbi.com> wrote:
> Do you have contact information for the Orlando
> shop? Thanks.
> Darrel
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Halton"
> To: "Rick Carlisle"
> Cc: "Oletrucks Mail List"
> Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 10:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] dash extension
>
>
> > A local shop here in Orlando has made several
> of these panels. On the '57
> it's
> > pretty easy because the underside of the dash
> is a flat surface. Any sheet
> > metal shop can make up a "box" the width of
> the dash for you, you will
> have to
> > cut it out to fit around the steering column,
> but then it would just mount
> to
> > the dash with a few sheet metal screws.
> >
> > The same shop has fiberglass extension panels
> for the '47 - '54 dash.
> These
> > are more complex because of the curved "drop"
> area under the speaker
> grille
> > area. They sell for about $100, last I
> checked.
> >
> > Either version is about 4" tall which allows
> plenty of room for gauges,
> > switches, and AC vents.
> >
> > Jack
> > www.inliners.org
> >
> > On Fri, 18 Oct 2002 10:43:07 -0500 Rick
> Carlisle
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I am looking for a dash extension for my
> 57.
> > > It would attach to the bottom of the dash
> and
> > > hide wiring, etc, as well as give a smooth
> look
> > > for the air conditioning diffusers to be
> housed
> > > in. Has anyone done this and what source
> did
> > > you use for the extension?
> > >
> > > I also have installed a Vintage Air system
> in
> > > my truck and was disappointed in the
> plastic
> > > vents that were supplied with the standard
> Sure
> > > Fit kit. I am looking to upgrade to billet
> > > units and see that Vintage Air sells some
> of
> > > these. Can anyone give me a recommendation
> of
> > > their quality or another source for more
> > > substantial a/c diffusers?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance for any help.
> > >
> > > Rick Carlisle
> > > 57 3100
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks
> > > built between 1941 and 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks
> built between 1941 and 1959
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