Ok I spoke to Doug McDuffie, who made and sells the dash panels. I was way
high on the price - they are $65 plus shipping. His is a one-man shop with
no web site, I will try to get up there next week to take a few pictures and
post a photo link.
You can reach Doug at (407) 324-2010 or stuard@bellsouth.net.
Jack
www.inliners.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Darrel Bunge" <dbunge@attbi.com>
To: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; "Rick Carlisle"
<rcarlisle@comcast.net>
Cc: "Oletrucks Mail List" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 11:57 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] dash extension
> Do you have contact information for the Orlando shop? Thanks.
> Darrel
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
> To: "Rick Carlisle" <rcarlisle@comcast.net>
> Cc: "Oletrucks Mail List" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> 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 <rcarlisle@comcast.net>
> > 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
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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