custom dash

[shlancha]

does anyone know where i can get a custom dash for my 82
i doing somthing a little different inside and i want a dash that is different
or someware i can have one made

billy
82

 

[KANE]

Dakota Digital-

http://www.dakotadigital.com/products.cfm?Category=53

That link will bring you to 68-82 custom gauge digital dashs

They look pretty cool.

 

[shlancha]

thanks
i was looking for the entire dash though
i have looked everyware
billy
82

 

[sscam69]

Can you give a little more details on what you are shooting for.

Its kind of a vague question.

Are you going digital?

Looking for aftermarket gauges i.e. Autometer etc?

Do you want all the guages in front of you?

This might help us give you some options.

Frank

 

[shlancha]

sorry
my old dash was cracked old and so on
i need a new one
yes iam going digatil
what i need is the entire dash
not the stock one
iam customizing the interior and i want a new look
i was wandering if there were and sites out there where a different dash will fit in
billy 82

 

[KANE]

Hmmmm.... if you want a "custom" dash then you may be the one supplying it! I really don't think there is one out exclusively for a Vette, let alone a 78-82.

I would think that you hav need to create a mold of your dash and then make one out of fiberglass. Or, just completely fab one out of 'glass. I have seen that done in everything from civics to 32 Fords. It looks cool- but you mat find it impossible to ever sell your car.

I would will my modified Corvette to my kids (that I don't have yet!!!) versus ever sell it. Oddly enough- my mom asked me once if I wanted to buried in it if something were to happen. I told her I'd rather she drove it and kept it up - as a 'tribute' of sorts to me.

As for custom dashes I think they work best as part of of an overall theme. I'd like to see a "20 year technology upgrade" modified Corvette. You know- something like an 82 with 02 wheels, engine, 6spd and custom fabbed 02 dash.

That would be killer.

 

[shlancha]

i will NEVER sell the car
so iam not worried about that
i guess i caould take my dash that is messed up and make a mold
i have never done anything like that but why not
it will be a learning experience
thanks billy
82

 

[6 Shooter]

What about someone putting leather over your current dash and then fitting in the digital stuff?

 

[84Vette]

Chack with places that redoes airplane interiors they might be able to craft a new dash for you.