Dash Board Questions

[pflaming]

Found a 'dummy' plate which I discovered covers the holes for the radio. Someone cut it in half, end to end. In this dummy plate is a rectangular opening. Is that for an ash tray?

Question: Will the A/C from a 89 +/- S 10 Blazer fit under the dash of the Pilot-house. My Blazer is going to be junked, maybe I can transfer and save a few. . .$$$$$

Question: How does one get the control cables to work smoothly again. Is it easier just to buy new ones? If so, where? How does one 'recondition' the knobs. I have all the original ones and would prefer to keep them.

[SteveMelchiorre]

I just finished shining up my control knobs with #0000 Steel wool and a #000 brush & some black Rustolem paint for the lettering. Took a little while but it kept my kids busy for at least 1/2 an hour.

Steve....

[Reg Evans]

Found a 'dummy' plate which I discovered covers the holes for the radio. Someone cut it in half, end to end. In this dummy plate is a rectangular opening. Is that for an ash tray?

Question: Will the A/C from a 89 +/- S 10 Blazer fit under the dash of the Pilot-house. My Blazer is going to be junked, maybe I can transfer and save a few. . .$$$$$

Question: How does one get the control cables to work smoothly again. Is it easier just to buy new ones? If so, where? How does one 'recondition' the knobs. I have all the original ones and would prefer to keep them.

Here's a photo of a typical 51-53 dash. The ash tray is located on the bottom right. The radio is to the left of the steering column.

[pflaming]

That is a great looking dashboard. That is my dash also without a radio, but a cover with a rectangular window in it. I have a blank plate where you have an ashtray and cig lighter. I have the same knobs and the key in the center.