'33 dash panel

[racephotoman]

Has anyone bought and install a metal dash panel instead of installing gauges directly in the fiberglass? I see a few dash panels at Speedway that are available but the car's dash has that slight angle to it (installing gauges in the middle over shifter not behind the steering wheel - too much going on there).
Walter

[FF33rod]

I guess you have a gen 1, yes? Tim @ Kootenai has an aluminum dash that fits. http://kootenaivalleycustoms.com/Products.php Tim's a good guy, give him a call to discuss if you want to know more
The design was changed for Gen 2 and the dash is a separate panel. Not sure how well it fits to the gen 1. Maybe call FFR to discuss.
Can't comment on solutions from other sources

Steve

[NAZ]

I fabricated an aluminum panel to mount a RacePak dash and some turn signal indicators. I get behind the dash so frequently that I wanted a large access hole and cover. The cover acts as a mounting plate. I have a Gen-1 and cut the dash so that I can remove the entire face by loosening five 1/4-turn fasteners. That leaves the entire under dash are open.

https://www.holley.com/products/data_acquisition/digital_dashes/digital_dashes/parts/250-DS-IQ3S

I believe I have photos on my build gallery -- link below.

[JimLev]

I bought a piece of engine turned aluminum, trimmed it to the shape I wanted then cut holes for the gauges, and mounted it in the center of the dash.
The cutout is big enough to get at a lot of things behind the dash.
144105

[AJT '33]

I got mine from J&B Microfinish, its an All American Dash Panel (https://www.hotrodhotline.com/jb-microfinish-all-american-dash-insert-0#.YEuN3p1KiUk). I ended up having it Hydro Dipped and cleared, the end result turned out great for the extra effort I think.
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[tony]

Here's what I used. I think I got it on ebay144214

[peterh226]

144356. I picked this up at the NSRA meet a couple of years ago.

[racephotoman]

How di you handles the slight bend in the fiberglass?

[cob427sc]

Has anyone found a glove box that works in the dash?

[33fromSD]

Has anyone found a glove box that works in the dash?

Only one I found was a glove box for boats....dimensions were okay to fit but the cover was just plain ugly / cheap looking, and would have taken a lot of work to look good.

https://www.amazon.com/Pactrade-Marine-Locking-Plastic-Holders/dp/B01KY1MHD2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2VZPK2A3DJVUH&dchild=1&keywords=marine+glove+box+for+boat&qid=1616113650&sprefix=marine+glove+%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-3

They have another one without the built in cup holders too, but also an ugly / cheap cover

Jim

[racephotoman]

Hi again - does the panel have a slight bend to accommodate the slight angle of the FF figerglas dash structure?
Walter

[wallace18]

Hi again - does the panel have a slight bend to accommodate the slight angle of the FF figerglas dash structure?
Walter

Most panels have no curve. I used one from speedway on this customer 33 and it worked fine. I used a seal behind it to make up for the curve.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?24901-Richey-s-33-build-by-wallace18-Gen-1/page2

see post #41 and look further in the thread.

[wrp]

I got mine from J&B Microfinish, its an All American Dash Panel (https://www.hotrodhotline.com/jb-microfinish-all-american-dash-insert-0#.YEuN3p1KiUk). I ended up having it Hydro Dipped and cleared, the end result turned out great for the extra effort I think.
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That sure turned out awesome