1957 Super 88 dash modifications

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Old July 27th, 2017, 02:00 PM
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1957 Super 88 dash modifications



Installed a new electric wiper motor purchased from Yogi's and installed the switch where the cigarette lighter was using a spare light switch bezel
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A closer up picture of wiper switch
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Old July 27th, 2017, 02:04 PM
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Radio removal & gauge set installation



Since the stock radio was inadequate for my future needs (GPS, Backup camera, Stereo), I decided to remove it and install a set of 2-1/16" gauges in it's place... Here I cut the dash to accommodate the gauge set.
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Radio removal continued'



Using the original radio template, I bolted an aluminum panel with gauge cut-outs to the top & bottom chrome rails from the radio bezel.
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Old July 27th, 2017, 02:09 PM
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Radio removal continued'



The new template and gauges are set in place to check the fitment. Its not bolted in and will line up much better when tightened down but first, the new template is going to be wrapped with 3M chrome silver vinyl so it blends in with the dash.
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Originally Posted by stokerg
The new template and gauges are set in place to check the fitment. Its not bolted in and will line up much better when tightened down but first, the new template is going to be wrapped with 3M chrome silver vinyl so it blends in with the dash.

3M chrome silver vinyl ? Is it self adhesive or need 3M #77 spray adhesive ? Where did you get it ? What does it cost ?
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