1970 cutlass dash

Old Jun 30, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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1970 cutlass dash

I'm looking for a dash with instrument panel that will fit a 1970 cutlass. It doesn't have to be a cutlass or olds for that matter since all I will be doing is modding it with fiberglass. As long as it will fit in. Not really sure if this is possible, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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I have a complete dash that came out of a 70-72 Cutlass. If interested I can send pics. $80 plus shipping.
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ManCutty
I have a complete dash that came out of a 70-72 Cutlass. If interested I can send pics. $80 plus shipping.
I am. Can you send pics? I'm in philadelphia. Would you happen to know how much for shipping? Btw, what color is it?
Old Jun 30, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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It is black in color.
Old Jul 1, 2011 | 05:11 AM
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I've taken the plastic dash sections,that were cut or modified around the radio,and used those to make custom dashes,since they are less desireable for the restorer.I shave a lot of the bosses off on the backside,and epoxy a blank panel on the back,then cut & epoxy some plastic sections in the radio openings,and sometimes the heat/AC opening.I was able to get some woodgrain kits that were not cut for anything.Once I had everything epoxied in place,and smoothed-out,I installed the woodgrain.For one of my cars,I cut 6 holes for 2 1/16" guages.Looks pretty slick.You can either mount a newer radio in the heat/ac opening,or get one of those 8-track housings that have the radio opening,and mount it in there. Just thought I'd share some ideas.
Old Jul 1, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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I've taken the plastic dash sections,that were cut or modified around the radio,and used those to make custom dashes,since they are less desireable for the restorer.I shave a lot of the bosses off on the backside,and epoxy a blank panel on the back,then cut & epoxy some plastic sections in the radio openings,and sometimes the heat/AC opening.I was able to get some woodgrain kits that were not cut for anything.Once I had everything epoxied in place,and smoothed-out,I installed the woodgrain.For one of my cars,I cut 6 holes for 2 1/16" guages.Looks pretty slick.You can either mount a newer radio in the heat/ac opening,or get one of those 8-track housings that have the radio opening,and mount it in there. Just thought I'd share some ideas.
Sounds like a clean mod. Do you think you can post some pics? I'd love to get a visual of it if that's ok
Old Jul 1, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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If I can't,I could e-mail some of the works in progress.I do all sorts of stuff like this.
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If I can't,I could e-mail some of the works in progress.I do all sorts of stuff like this.
Great!! Thanks Brian. my email is arta82@gmail.com. Have you ever done a center console? Trying to figure out how mold one for a bench seat floor console to go up against the bottom of the dash
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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I have a complete dash that came out of a 70-72 Cutlass. If interested I can send pics. $80 plus shipping.
ManCutty, any pics of that dash you have?
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Pics on the way.
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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That dash will clean up really nice. Best of all the radio area is uncut. Are all the rear mounting studs there?
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