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Old May 14, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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custom aluminum dash for an 88 pickup

I was wondering has anyone had this done? Would it be too expensive and not worth it? My dash is worst part of my truck it is brittle and I would like to replace the whole thing maybe put some speakers and other electronics. I doubt it would be a do it yourself job so I am guessing a machine shop would have to fabricate it.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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An easier and probably less expensive method would be to fiber glass the dash you have. I think Corax on here did his and he added a gauge pod to the top of it. Looked factory from what I remember. You could also try and find a factory replacement.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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Yep, check this out:https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f123...repair-230891/

This was my first fiberglass project and I think it came out pretty well
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Old May 16, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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That looks very professional I am glad you showed me that I searched for aluminum dash but did not see much I liked thanks.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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I would like to swap the radio and ac controls.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Corax, where did you get your shifter boot? I tried to make one from the old one but it didn't do so well..
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