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| | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | I am looking for ideas of what to use in blank spots in my dash. I have a 46/47 that will be a streetrod. I now have open holes where the ignition switch, choke, throttle, and front windshield crank handle was originally. I know I could just put plugs in there but was looking for something novel. Dave
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Very interesting idea, Grigg
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I think they will fit that A-67 base? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | Good idea, I think I have a circuit in the harness that was for a dome light that I did not use. Dave
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I found fake coins at a leather shop to be used as conches on belts and stuff. I used a commemorative half dollar one to cover a hole in my firewall. I don't have a pic but here is a dollar one I used for my light switch knob. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 80 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 80 | You could put a USB port in one of them to charge your electronic devices. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 | h52: I used my vacant Choke/Throttle holes in my '48 dash as 1) a spot for a toggle switch for my electric cooling fan (or fog lights? or dome light? or?) and 2) a place to mount a fuel pressure gauge for my TBI system.
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Good luck, Dave | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | I used the ignition switch hole as an extra 12v accessory port which is handy when the gps is connected. The handle hole could be a place for a wiper switch and on this 49 the throttle/choke holes are now for high beam indicator and turn signal. One light is used for both right and left just to let one know the t/s is on (like an early Falcon). These along with a Frenched in modern radio helped clear the dash of some of the "knobby" look. http://s32.photobucket.com/user/coilover/media/dans%2049%20002.jpg.html
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 |
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | Yep, the ones below the dash I have a 12v charging port and some switches. I kept the windshield crank handle on the dash, even though it does nothing anymore. | | |
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