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jig for e-body dash frame #931722
02/18/11 01:23 PM
02/18/11 01:23 PM
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Long Island NY
ErikR Offline OP
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Hey guys,

show me what kind of setup you use to hold the dash frame during restoration e-body or otherwise.

I made one out of 2x4 but it's flimsy, think I need something that wont tip over so easy


Re: jig for e-body dash frame [Re: ErikR] #931723
02/18/11 01:30 PM
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Good timing!!!


Re: jig for e-body dash frame [Re: burdar] #931724
02/18/11 01:37 PM
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Lansing, MI
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I found this one awhile back....


70 Road Runner 383-4 4 speed FJ5 & black guts
70 Charger R/T 440-4 4 speed FJ5 & white guts
Re: jig for e-body dash frame [Re: 70gtx440dana] #931725
02/18/11 01:38 PM
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another photo...


70 Road Runner 383-4 4 speed FJ5 & black guts
70 Charger R/T 440-4 4 speed FJ5 & white guts
Re: jig for e-body dash frame [Re: ErikR] #931726
02/18/11 01:40 PM
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I used a homemade deal my neighbor gave me. Her husband built it to hold lumber while using his table saw. Now I use it for my table saw.

Used vice grips to clamp it on.



Re: jig for e-body dash frame [Re: 70gtx440dana] #931727
02/18/11 01:41 PM
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ErikR Offline OP
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cool idea, I didn't think of making it higher and on wheels. the one I made was very short to fit on a metal rack/shelf.

Re: jig for e-body dash frame [Re: 70gtx440dana] #931728
02/18/11 01:49 PM
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Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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Quote:

I found this one awhile back....




From Dodge Don's '70 resto.

Re: jig for e-body dash frame [Re: CDN72SE] #931729
02/19/11 12:15 AM
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Here is one I made for my b-body dash. Sits on the work bench when working on it or it can be stored out of the way when not in use. Sorry for the poor quality cell phone pic.

6483489-18-02-11_2253.jpg (196 downloads)
Re: jig for e-body dash frame [Re: chromedome426] #931730
02/19/11 12:17 AM
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front view.

6483494-18-02-11_2255.jpg (191 downloads)






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