Thread: Hinged Dash

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Hi everyone,

Here's a trick I did 35 years ago when I made a new dash (wood) for my chevy. I hinged the bottom so it would flip down. After all these years of adding and subtracting electrical stuff, it was an accident waiting to happen. I ordered a nice wiring kit and am now doing the whole car the right way. I'm sure glad I designed the dash this way many years ago, it's so easy, especially at my age, lol. 1-Original dash when I got the car. 2- Hinged dash I built with the chevy logo. 3- So easy to work on.

Have a great day,

Milner


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thats a great idea!
my 34 olds was built around the same time and its interesting to see our upholstery and interiors look quite similar!!
does the 8-track still work?

Sharpmark,

Glad to hear your upholstery in your 34 olds is similar to mine, do you have a picture of it on the forum? Although the new upholstery fads are eye catching, I still like the old 70's thick naugahyde style. Mine is still nice and soft after all these years. I also did the outside top with it.

Yes, the 8-track still works. You won't believe how many teenagers ask me "what's that?"

Take Care,

Milner


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I noticed that the car lost a pedal sometime in it's journey through your ownership. Nice car and I agree, the upholstery is great.

Originally Posted by Whiplash23T

I noticed that the car lost a pedal sometime in it's journey through your ownership. Nice car and I agree, the upholstery is great.

blimey- i never saw that--good spotting!!!

Cool idea and sweet little ride sir!