Dash swap?

[Bakins]

I've seen (and I can't remember where) a '57 with a 55/56 dash in it a few years ago. A few days ago, some one started a thread on the "other site" doing just that. I've been thinking about doing it myself. Yeah, I know my car is a long way from running, but I can dream, right?

I've always liked the look of the 55/56 dash and the available aftermarket options. Also, it seems folks wind up modifying the '57 column in some way depending on how they do their interior.

It looks like it's a pretty straightforward swap. I'm a ways off from being ready to do it, but almost have my self talked into it.

[smooth 56]

I like the idea never did like the 57 dash.

[chevynut]

The 55-56 dash is one of the cool things about the cars. I love the double humps, and never understood why some guys cut the passenger side hump out. I guess just to be different.

I don't think the dash is a drop-in, although it should be close. The 57 windshield is somehow different than the 55-56, but I think the interior lower windshield trim is the same on all 3 years.

Whether your car is running or not, now is a good time to make the dash swap. It doesn't need to wait for anything else, and will give you something fun to work on.

[Rick_L]

Indeed, the 57 cowl and windshield is lower than on 55-56. I don't know how this affects the dash though it's bound to.

One thing to remember is that the right hand drive 57s used a 55-56 dash - so it can't be all that big a deal to fit up. To me the big deal is cutting all those spot welds.

[Bakins]

I'm keeping my eye on the thread on the other site. I also have heard of Aussies doing it when they import '57s as well.

[markm]

The 55-56 dash is one of the cool things about the cars. I love the double humps, and never understood why some guys cut the passenger side hump out. I guess just to be different.

I don't think the dash is a drop-in, although it should be close. The 57 windshield is somehow different than the 55-56, but I think the interior lower windshield trim is the same on all 3 years.

Whether your car is running or not, now is a good time to make the dash swap. It doesn't need to wait for anything else, and will give you something fun to work on.

I have not seen this mod to the 55/56 dash but it sounds hidious, the dash on these cars is one thing I cant tolerate screwing with on these cars.

[Bakins]

I have not seen this mod to the 55/56 dash but it sounds hidious, the dash on these cars is one thing I cant tolerate screwing with on these cars.

Then you are really going to hate what I do

[chevynut]

Brian, I think markm was talking about removing the passenger side hump.

[chevynut]

http://www.roybriziostreetrods.com/p...55/118_std.htm
http://www.roybriziostreetrods.com/p...55/130_std.htm

[Bakins]

Brian, I think markm was talking about removing the passenger side hump.

I'll admit, I was just looking for an excuse to post that

The "straightness" of the 57 dash is one reason I'm thinking of swapping.

To each his own, but I'll agree, that just looks funny Withouth the hump.