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
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