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Projects 1937 Chevrolet Sedan Dash "missing piece" help?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Zac B, Oct 17, 2016.

  1. Zac B
    Joined: Jul 21, 2016
    Posts: 64

    Zac B
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    from Norman, OK

    Greetings,
    I am finishing up a project (1937 Chevy Sedan) and am trying to figure out what goes in this hole on the top of the dash (See attached pics for reference). I'm assuming it's either for a clock of some sort or my research has shown possibly a "traffic light viewer" went there. I was born about 50 years after this car was made and am relatively new to the restoration game, so I'm relying on some of you wiser, more experienced gentlemen to hopefully help a youngster out!
    Thanks

    1937 interior 2.jpg 1937 Interior ZB.jpg
     
  2. Defroster outlet ......special end fits in that hole
     
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  3. TagMan
    Joined: Dec 12, 2002
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    Yep, windshield defroster outlet. Only one on the Driver's side in '37. Passenger's side got one in '38. I'll try to get a picture of mine and post it after work.
     
  4. TagMan
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    Just had a chance to take a pic now. Sorry, it's a little blurry (cheap phone).......

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. proartguy
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    Another crappy pic. This is the delete panel when a defroster is not installed defroster.JPG
     
  6. GearheadsQCE
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    Is that available as a repop? Mine is missing too
    I would add a right side also. It gets cold here in Michigan.


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  7. junkyardjeff
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    The trucks came with no provision for a defroster in 37 so you guys with cars are lucky to have a hole for at least one defroster duct.
     
  8. deathrowdave
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    Look for 38 windshield garnish molding it has defroster provision


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  9. ChevySport37
    Joined: Dec 18, 2020
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    ChevySport37

    I ran across one of these defrost vents, what are they worth?
     
  10. GearheadsQCE
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    I saw one on the auction site awhile back for $25 but when I checked with the seller about the hole spacing it was way off.
    How about a picture with a ruler?
     
  11. chopped
    Joined: Dec 9, 2004
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    How about a cupped drawer pull ?
     
  12. GearheadsQCE
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  13. kb cookout
    Joined: Dec 17, 2004
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    Here's what one look like

    later kb
     

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  14. 5window
    Joined: Jan 29, 2005
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    Your pictures only come up as tiny thumbnails, please repost.
     
  15. Rod_Plans
    Joined: Feb 8, 2021
    Posts: 26

    Rod_Plans

    Hi KB... I saw on another thread that you were parting out some 37/38 Chevies. I am new to the HAMB and it would not let me reply there.
    I need a piece of the steel dash around the instrument cluster. Not the instruments but the a piece of the actual dash that surrounds the instrument cluster. Can you help me out with this? Thanks Chris
     
  16. cisgww
    Joined: Mar 23, 2011
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    cisgww
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    from MN

    I know these are old posts, but I recently sold my 37 4 door master deluxe and have the parts mentioned above and more!
    Defroster delete plate
    Defroster blowers
    MAYBE a defroster vent
    Gauges, cluster and bezels
    NOS glove box door-no clock
    Right side NOS fenders
    Used fenders, 4 doors, hood, trunk lid
    Running boards
    1 NOS running bd mat driver side
    Email [email protected]
     
  17. SS327
    Joined: Sep 11, 2017
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    SS327

    I thought that was where you put the razor blades when you were done shaving.
     
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