51 Dash in a 42 Ford

Some one her asked a bit about my 51 dash transplant into my 42 Coupe.

Here is a URL to my photo album with pictures.
51 Dash in a 42 Coupe..

Before..........




During, after will come later ;-)

 

Very, very nice!

 

Man, that was a lot of work but the results were well worth it. Looks cool.

 

Damn- I like that!-anyone have a pic of the 51 dash in a model A?I am heading that direction,and some tip/advice would help......

 

Mr42 What happened to the original dash? (swap meet, for sale to a HAMBER perhaps?) Had thought about the late 40's dash for my Stude (don't know how it would fit) 'cause I like the chrome waterfall speaker grill and other pieces. I really think that mod is very nice and wonder why it hasn't been done more often.

Eric

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'49 Studebaker P/U

 

Thanks for the feedback boys.
Regarding the original dash i will save it, if i change my mind (or sell the car).
And it's really a lot of junk parts i pieced togheter.
But the Gauges are 42, and they are quite rare.

Anyway the shipping from Sweden to USA, would probably tripple the price.

So its a keeper

 

I guess I shoulda looked at your location, Sweden isn't close to here. Shipping would cost 10x the price of a swapmeet part. Thanks though.

Eric

ps Why would you even consider goin' back to the original dash, the NEW one is BADASS

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49 Studebaker P/U

 

Your right the price should probably go thru the roof.
And your right i will probably never go back.

But i have an extra 46 frame,a couple of flatheads, front & rear axle, some fenders, hood etc, so if i find a body i may build me a new car

 

when I put the 48 buick dash in my 48 ford I had cut up orginal one and use the top couple inches to fit the windshield