Dash Panel Lenses

[Lex_Ordo]

So I bought some of the different color Dash Panel Lenses, to spruce up my duece.

I used Blue for my High Beams, and Amber for my Air Shift Front Axle engagement. They add a little bit of color to the all green interior.

Red looked cool instead of the Amber, but I already have the green covered Red lenses for the dash panel back guage back lighting, so I wanted another color.

 

[jimm1009]

That's not fair, I want some too!

Can you divulge your sources?

jimm1009

 

[markmontana]

That interior looks 'ship shape'. Good work.

Dave

 

[Speddmon]

That is a sweet looking truck, I would like to see some pictures of the entire thing. The interior looks better than new!!!

 

[cessnatwin]

yea good job, show the whole truck

 

[DieselBob]

Man, that interior looks great. I like the different color lenses.

 

[Lex_Ordo]

This is a link to an older post where I posted pics. I will add a few more too.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/34990-1971-am-general-restored.html

 

[Speddmon]

Now, that's what I like to see. A beautiful restoration like that, but you're also not afraid to take it out and play with it...that's what these trucks were meant to do and that one looks great doing it.

 

[dittle]

You did an awesome job on that truck

 

[Lex_Ordo]

So here is the new panel getting ready to go in and make the interior even better! In addition, I will be installing a newer Air Shift Front Axle switch, and adding a Green lens to it. I'll get some pics up upon completion. Almost there, just some loose ends that need time to complete

 

[Tinwoodsman]

What about the source for the lens caps?

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Nevermind, found the source in your other post. Thanks

 

[Dirtygrunt]

that interior looks great but can you tell what you painted it with cause i want to do mine exactly the same Thanks

 

[Lex_Ordo]

Sure thing. Thanks for the compliments.

I used 383 green from Omni-Coatings made by PPG. The shop that I use mixed in the flatening agent, to dull it up. The nice thing is that it is a smooth finish unlike a 100% CARC, and allows the water to bead a bit and run off. I find that the CARC, will hold the water similar to rifle Parkerizing, which is somewhat coarse and holds oil on gun finishes.

HTH

 

[rchalmers3]

Nevermind, found the source in your other post. Thanks

What? Where? I've been waiting a year for this....

Rick

 

[Lex_Ordo]

Sorry. I put the part/ contractor info in a different thread.

Here is the contractor info along with the part numbers for each lens.

Tiem Engineering Corp
202 Beaver St.
PO Box 790
Yorkville, IL 60560
Tel. 630-553-7484

Lens, Red - P/N 7358672
Lens, Blue - P/N 7358672-1
Lens, Green - P/N 7358672-2
Lens, Amber - P/N 7358672-3

Lens, Red with 383 OD Cover - P/N 7358621
Lens, Blue with 383 OD Cover - P/N 7358621-1

Hope this helps.

 

[sellbooze]

What a great looking truck. Very inspiring ! Thanks for shearing with us !

 

[R Racing]

Lex_Ordo Thats 1 fine looking truck !!!