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Started by 2592 creston, March 07, 2015, 07:15:30 AM

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2592 creston

March 07, 2015, 07:15:30 AM

   
        Just got my dash back from Instrument Specialties Inc.  I think they did a pretty good job!

Ghoste

#1
March 07, 2015, 07:33:38 AM
Very nice.  :drool5:

Cncguy

#2
March 07, 2015, 08:03:41 AM
I don't think you'll get any better than that.

myk

#3
March 07, 2015, 08:09:54 AM
I'm not much into stock dashes, but your unit is beautiful...

XH29N0G

#4
March 07, 2015, 08:44:52 AM
Looks very nice.   Thanks for posting.
Who in their right mind would say

"The science should not stand in the way of this."? 

Science is just observation and hypothesis.  Policy stands in the way.........

Or maybe it protects us. 

I suppose it depends on the specific case.....

Charger-Bodie

#5
March 07, 2015, 09:04:03 AM
They do awesome work. I had them do a cluster once, and turned out as good or better than new.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Dino

#6
March 07, 2015, 10:28:51 AM
Yeah it doesn't get better than that.   :2thumbs:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

lloyd3

#7
March 07, 2015, 12:00:15 PM
That looks lovely!  The usual questions: how long did they take and how much did they charge you?

2592 creston

#8
March 07, 2015, 12:12:53 PM
Quote from: lloyd3 on March 07, 2015, 12:00:15 PM
That looks lovely!  The usual questions: how long did they take and how much did they charge you?


     First I want to thank everyone for their comments......It took 7 months and it was expensive. The radio is actually AM/FM/MP3 now. In my opinion money well spent.

moparnation74

#9
March 07, 2015, 12:16:54 PM
Quote from: 2592 creston on March 07, 2015, 12:12:53 PM
Quote from: lloyd3 on March 07, 2015, 12:00:15 PM
That looks lovely!  The usual questions: how long did they take and how much did they charge you?


     First I want to thank everyone for their comments......It took 7 months and it was expensive. The radio is actually AM/FM/MP3 now. In my opinion money well spent.
Correct in many ways.  I have used Instrument specialties as well.  They are not cheap but the quality and performance are the top in the industry.  That is a one time deal and you won't have a worry about the dash again.  Dash looks beautiful!

2592 creston

#10
March 07, 2015, 12:23:57 PM
Quote from: moparnation74 on March 07, 2015, 12:16:54 PM
Quote from: 2592 creston on March 07, 2015, 12:12:53 PM
Quote from: lloyd3 on March 07, 2015, 12:00:15 PM
That looks lovely!  The usual questions: how long did they take and how much did they charge you?


     First I want to thank everyone for their comments......It took 7 months and it was expensive. The radio is actually AM/FM/MP3 now. In my opinion money well spent.
Correct in many ways.  I have used Instrument specialties as well.  They are not cheap but the quality and performance are the top in the industry.  That is a one time deal and you won't have a worry about the dash again.  Dash looks beautiful!


                          Thanks!!

HANDM

#11
March 07, 2015, 01:09:13 PM
Quote from: 2592 creston on March 07, 2015, 12:12:53 PM
Quote from: lloyd3 on March 07, 2015, 12:00:15 PM
That looks lovely!  The usual questions: how long did they take and how much did they charge you?


     First I want to thank everyone for their comments......It took 7 months and it was expensive. The radio is actually AM/FM/MP3 now. In my opinion money well spent.

Quality will be remembered long after price is forgotten......

lloyd3

#12
March 07, 2015, 02:36:52 PM
Can I get a ballpark figure?  $2K? $4K? more?

Daytona R/T SE

#13
March 07, 2015, 02:59:20 PM
Quote from: lloyd3 on March 07, 2015, 02:36:52 PM
Can I get a ballpark figure?  $2K? $4K? more?

Looks really good. :coolgleamA:

From what I've heard...

$6000+

Charger-Bodie

#14
March 07, 2015, 03:18:05 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on March 07, 2015, 02:59:20 PM
Quote from: lloyd3 on March 07, 2015, 02:36:52 PM
Can I get a ballpark figure?  $2K? $4K? more?

Looks really good. :coolgleamA:

From what I've heard...

$6000+

No kidding?  :icon_smile_shock: :o
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Daytona R/T SE

#15
March 07, 2015, 03:20:37 PM
 No kidding?    :icon_smile_shock:   :o


I'm pretty sure there was a thread on it here somewhere that mentioned the price. :scratchchin:

I was like :o :o :o

But it might have been on that "other" board with the bacon and the penguins. :shruggy: :brickwall:

stripedelete

#16
March 07, 2015, 05:55:06 PM
 :2thumbs:

Mytur Binsdirti

#17
March 07, 2015, 07:42:13 PM
Quote from: myk on March 07, 2015, 08:09:54 AMyour unit is beautiful...


Why, thank you.

moparnation74

#18
March 07, 2015, 07:44:56 PM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on March 07, 2015, 03:18:05 PM
Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on March 07, 2015, 02:59:20 PM
Quote from: lloyd3 on March 07, 2015, 02:36:52 PM
Can I get a ballpark figure?  $2K? $4K? more?

Looks really good. :coolgleamA:

From what I've heard...

$6000+

No kidding?  :icon_smile_shock: :o
Yes, no kidding.  I can attest to that!

Mopar Nut

#19
March 08, 2015, 01:14:53 AM
Outstanding work!  :2thumbs:
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

Wicked72

#20
March 08, 2015, 06:12:34 AM
 :cheers: better then factory
M-Massively O-Over P-Powered A-And R-Respected

MxRacer855

#21
March 08, 2015, 11:13:35 AM
Looka amazing!  :2thumbs:

Any before pictures?
I'm just curious how much work went into it...  :yesnod:

Mine's about to undergo something.

tan top

#22
March 08, 2015, 12:35:27 PM
looks nice  :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

2592 creston

#23
March 08, 2015, 01:44:08 PM
Quote from: MxRacer855 on March 08, 2015, 11:13:35 AM
Looka amazing!  :2thumbs:

Any before pictures?
I'm just curious how much work went into it...  :yesnod:

Mine's about to undergo something.


   Hope this helps

green69rt

#24
March 08, 2015, 02:27:01 PM
Hey Creston, did they also rework the pads??  Actually, yours look pretty good in the old pic.

MxRacer855

#25
March 08, 2015, 03:01:14 PM
 :iagree:

The new dash is just unbelievable, but the old dash sure looks like it's in great shape too!

Great setup!  :2thumbs:

lloyd3

#26
March 08, 2015, 07:11:25 PM
Both the price and the time-down would be a significant hurdle for me. I'm kicking myself just a bit as just a few years ago, I had a neighbor nearby who had a project car ('68 R/T clone) that he'd been working on for some time (he followed me home one day to look at my car) He had a completely rebuilt dash (much like the one shown here) that he had planned to install, but......his wife changed all that with baby number 1, followed quickly by baby number 2.  Before I even knew about it, he'd sold the dash dirt cheap (like $1,500) and then the rest of the car followed shortly thereafter. He was an airline pilot who already had very little time, and the two bambinos ended the car game for him, probably for good.

Davtona

#27
March 08, 2015, 09:03:22 PM

So for the estimated price stated in this thread what work was actually performed. I'm assuming the gage cluster was done but what else. The OP's pics show an entire dash. Was this whole unit delivered ready for installation. Just curious what was refurbished for the price.

Shakey

#28
March 09, 2015, 08:42:33 AM
Quote from: 2592 creston on March 07, 2015, 07:15:30 AM

   
        Just got my dash back from Instrument Specialties Inc.  I think they did a pretty good job!

Looks really great - money well spent!   :yesnod:

MxRacer855

#29
March 09, 2015, 08:06:17 PM
Quote from: Davtona on March 08, 2015, 09:03:22 PM

So for the estimated price stated in this thread what work was actually performed. I'm assuming the gage cluster was done but what else. The OP's pics show an entire dash. Was this whole unit delivered ready for installation. Just curious what was refurbished for the price.



This is what I want to hear  :yesnod:

2592 creston

#30
March 09, 2015, 11:50:52 PM
Quote from: MxRacer855 on March 09, 2015, 08:06:17 PM
Quote from: Davtona on March 08, 2015, 09:03:22 PM

So for the estimated price stated in this thread what work was actually performed. I'm assuming the gage cluster was done but what else. The OP's pics show an entire dash. Was this whole unit delivered ready for installation. Just curious what was refurbished for the price.



This is what I want to hear  :yesnod:


       The entire dash was gone over and everything was either refurbished or replaced , right down to the cigarette lighter. The radio was upgraded from AM to AM/FM/MP3.  Dash is plug and play!  Hope this clears things up!

chargerperson

#31
March 20, 2015, 07:27:08 AM
For the first generation owners, here is a picture from Instrument Specialties' website (unit is in transit) of the gauges and bezel only.  I didn't send them the full dash.

Ghoste

#32
March 20, 2015, 07:40:19 AM
That is one thing I do miss about my 67, those gauges at night were pretty cool to look at.

Charger-Bodie

#33
March 20, 2015, 08:09:16 AM
Quote from: Ghoste on March 20, 2015, 07:40:19 AM
That is one thing I do miss about my 67, those gauges at night were pretty cool to look at.

Yep. there are a lot of really cool features on those cars.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Dino

#34
March 20, 2015, 08:14:46 AM
One day one of those may end up in my garage and it will be that damn dash that sold it.   :lol:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

mpd659

#35
March 20, 2015, 09:02:58 AM
Instrument Specialties quoted me $5000.00-$5500.00 to restore my 68 R/T dash. They told me the price could vary depending on the condition of the dash once they look at it. Its a lot of money for a dash restoration, but they really look nice.

Russ

Cncguy

#36
March 20, 2015, 09:08:19 AM
Quote from: green69rt on March 08, 2015, 02:27:01 PM
Hey Creston, did they also rework the pads??  Actually, yours look pretty good in the old pic.



The dash pads are repos or recovered, you can tell by lack of stitching.
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