Wow, this is great. I’m a trim carpenter/ cabinet maker. I made a few different center consoles for my second gen due to it being a stick making that seat useless. Also I’m Self-Employed, so keeping track of papers and storage is paramount. One day, I looked at the crumbling dash and thought” could I, build it with wood, and it be kool?” I sketch some ideas I wasn’t happy with and just let it go. After seeing you make your vision, that answer is yessssssss. I outfitted my trailer that is a portable workshop, all my deigns, which is super fun to constantly revise but what I didn’t realize is when I go look at jobs, the customers can walk in and literally see and touch what I can do for them. I’m thinking, add my own dashboard and center console to that equation. Subscribed.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

Do it man!!! I’ve seen a few guys on Facebook make some really great center console set ups… I wish I was half as good and doing wood work… I m not patient enough… oh well! But my vote is to do it!

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

And post it! I wanna see!!

I like the leather material as it all ties together so well along with the expanded metal for the vents . Killer work as always . Cheers

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

I didnt know if id like it but I think it does really pull together the "look" of the thing

Sweeeeet, I think that's a great combination/look! THNX!

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! I think so too! It has for sure grown on me

I've had this idea in my head for a long time. Cool to see someone going after it and making it happen. I don't metal working tools yet, but I'm getting there slowly.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

yeah i mean its kinda a prototype in action kinda build... If I ever redo I'd change a few small things, I still think its much better than the original, I hate plastic man

@james4wd236

3 жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT Agreed. My Dash in my 2nd gen is completely trashed. I though about using sheet metal and doing something similar to what your doing. Just a trial and error kinda thing.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@james4wd236 i mean thats how i built this one, the subframe in it is really friendly...

Very cool, thank you! Project coming along nicely as well.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! cheers my friend!

Just noticed you have over 1k subs well done. Hope it works out well! Another great video. Keep these coming.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Roy! cheers man! you as well!

Terrific effort. I have recently seen an aluminum one that is too pricey. Might consider doing my own creation, now the ice is broken. I like the idea of ripping everything off that steel frame. 👍

So cool. Can't wait to see more !!

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s coming next week!

Great looking dash .

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Bro I love how you say it’s in the eye of the builder it really is sick build and awesome tutorial I don’t even own a dodge I’m a Chevy guy but keep Whealin

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! thanks man!

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

Ive had my fair share of chevys too! No hate! I really like them all...

Sweet build dude … that’s an inspiration!

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks king!! You got one too??

@alexholt8096

Жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT yeah I got a 95 single cab short bed

@alexholt8096

Жыл бұрын

And I have a bare metal frame left of my dash 😂

It's really looking good 👍👍🇨🇱

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

i really like seeing how some people really love there trucks and hot rods you guys are the ones that gives me great ideas for my truck and on how i can fix my 1994 dodge ram 1500 single cab 4x4 dash and i have been doing alot of reach on this....so i really want to say to all of the guys out there that you all have great ideas about trying to make it look so easy went doing this but its really not that easy to do cause i am going to do something like this i have trying anything from firerglass two thinking about what this guy as done to his truck so thanks for show me it is very possible....thanks

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

of course! thats what its about.... often times its a lot easier once you get into it and start anyways... thanks for the positive comment friend!

Nice!! Kind of has a Mad Max look to it with the metal exposed. I think I would just keep it that way.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

matches my other rides! LOL thanks for watching! I will probably metal wax it for a shinny finish but leave at that...

I Love This project a lot. And Some days I just be standing outside looking at my truck saying if I had the tools to change this I would. I'm just feeling down from all of the shops I took my vehicle to get it fix and lost thousands of dollars out here in Atlanta Ga and it's still not so good. I think these people out here needs to be really Reported. But out of all I have been working on My own truck and cars around the house by myself and I have been doing a great job on it. So Thanks for them idea

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it yourself man! I was in columbus GA for the last 2 years, went to ATL a ton, never would trust a shop there though.... doing it yourself is ultra worth it, not just for the money, but the better you get at it over time. plus these trucks are dumb easy to work on

Dude... I am SO happy to see this video. This is exactly what I want to do and everyone keeps trying to discourage me. I also can weld

@MechInvent

2 жыл бұрын

Just finished video, looks awesome. What sheet metal guage did you use ? Didn't catch it in video

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

@@MechInvent I think 14 whatever I lhad At the time, and your man if you spend some more time making a better design and cleaning up some of the corners and cutting it clearly they would actually would not that bad

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

Basically this whole build was just with an angle grinder in a welder you know, for me it’s just a farm truck so I don’t care too much about the way it looks on the inside but if you wanted to make it look bad ass you could spend probably a few extra hours planning it out and it would look really good

@MechInvent

2 жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT I'll put in a bit more effort, but honestly besides the universal vent caps, it won't be far off. Here in the desert I need that AC directly on my face haha. I will most likely put an outfolding rifle mount underneath too 🤘🏼. Your getting me all excited, my truck doesn't even move yet haha. (Just rebuild nv5600 yesterday)

@MechInvent

2 жыл бұрын

My dash is coming together so we'll because of you. You were the inspiration that pushed me over the edge to take the risk. In just three short weeks of work, I will have a badass dash... I'll try to make a video and upload it for you when I'm all set.

Whouda thought Alligator and steel would look so good ! Dig the expanded lath vents as well !

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! its definitely a look thats for sure! thanks for the comment friend!

Look cool man , i goint to do like this in my truck

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

appreciate it man! Thanks for the comment too! Youre a rock star!

Hahahahahaha sweet!!! My dash is toast on my 01, but the lower part is still in good shape. I have thought about doing something like this.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

I thought about keeping the lower part but after litearlly ripping the plastic off I wanted nothing more to do with it... I will likely build a metal lower section eventually, but its got some small AC problems I want to take care of first... that's the plan for now

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

plus all the dashes suck.... so hard to maintain, even with replacments

damn son you got the alligator interior? hell yeah

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

Leather with alligator accent pieces, and a 6’ long horns on the front because why not

No way! You did the same thing I tried to... except you actually know how to weld! (I just bolted a bunch of slotted angle in where the peanut-brittle craptastic plastic used to be) X3

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

hey man! Go buy a small welder and tack that shit in ! this could be done with zero experience ! Thanks for the comment though!

@jamesgizasson

2 жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT Thanks, I used to do a bit of welding, but after making my exhaust look like Mt. Vesuvius, I think I'll stick with sheet metal screws until I actually have a place to practice! X3

Not to be rude but I must say this dude makes cuts straight as James Charles

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

hahhaha angle grinder life cutting sheet metal vertically is tough mannnnn, and I'm honestly surprised nobody else has said anything yet haha

Mine I'm liking the dash

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We do too! Thanks for the comment!

I wished you had swapped in a 3rd or 4th Gen dash Into the old 2nd gen I heard you mention that you could weld so I figured fabricating a modified dash frame wouldn't be a problem and no one else has filmed it on KZread.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah honestly it would look a ton better ! But this was basically free sooo… the old 2 gen is basically nothing more than a tow vehicle / farm truck now so I’m not gonna complain… but thanks for watching it really was quite simple

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

If someone took a little more care you could make a metal one look pretty good. This was pretty rough lol

@DMACHOLMAN

2 жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT I just liked the fact that you were willing to try. The interior looks great. I've swapped in a new dash top Been doing this in whatever spare time that I may have and I've been a little bit afraid to attempt swapping out the carpet and the headliner the door panels were off when I bought the truck. Your video is an inspiration to guys like me who just want a nice truck and by no means am I a mechanic I'm figuring this out as I go. Thanks again

@DMACHOLMAN

2 жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT Good looking farm truck.

I wonder of making a dash out of "pillow cushins." Foam and wrapped in aplosherty would would

Any chance I can pay you for a bolt on addition of your awesome welded dash?

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

I wish but it was a custom thing not sure I can recreate and easy boot on replacement. Thanks for watching!

What was that board material you used for the top of the dash? I'm making a custom metal dash for my 2nd gen Ram. Was considering using foam board then wrapping with a vinyl or polyurethane leather....but i think foamboard is too weak and brittle to use as a dashboard top. What is your suggestion on that based on your experience?

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

I used asphalt board from Home Depot… normally used on housing lol Been a few years and still held up great that’s what I would do!

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

It’s stronger than normal foam - and I wrapped it in fake leather as well

@renedevilliers82

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks for the reply. Yours looks great and i appreciate the inspiration. My dash absolutely crumbled everytime i touched it so i was laughing my ass off and the beginning of this video...i had a pile of plastic just like that

This is bad ass ! I have the same problem with my truck how much would youncharge for a job like this

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 ай бұрын

You would have to be in the northern virginia area and it would be based off of the time it takes to recreate and the condition of your current dash

1:13 is that box part of the security system? I know on the newer models (98-01 interior style) they were in the roof console

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

its either security or an ECU... I truthfully just left it plugged in and didn't touch it, just one of those things I didn't worry about

@oldcroneysgarage9739

3 жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT probably be best to just leave it alone lol. Set the security system off for no reason lol. I was thinking of trading my dad out of that one 2000 dodge dually on my channel. figured Id use it as a restoration project for my channel.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldcroneysgarage9739 good thing about them is super easy to work with... much better than others of same era

@oldcroneysgarage9739

3 жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT you have a point. And the better looking of that era as well

Did the metal dash make any vibrations while driving it? And did it get hot while sitting in the sun?

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

Жыл бұрын

no vibrations, even with the 12 valve, sun did not get hot with the leather top over it. I did have working AC though so if you dont, maybe.... who knows hah

@ACE12020

Жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT cool thanks, I’m thinking about doing it to my 97 Ram 3500

Awesome! What state do you live in? What would it cost for you to build 1 for me?

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

Жыл бұрын

We are in Virginia and North Carolina, but dont have the plans to do another dash board.

I’m 73 trying to replace the the dash in a2001 dodge. Do you think that engineer that designed it was on an acid trip, or mushrooms? All the instructions I’ve been able to find say crap about removing the airbag, but don’t tell you there are two bolts on the underneath; that you have to stand on your head to get out, and then unplug something you can’t see. If he were here with me one of us would get an ass kicking.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

We totally understand that, common trend with a lot of newer cars. seems like the engineers did not take in to account the people that will work on these cars in the future. Good luck!

I have a 95 , it has no dash. Ive used a piece of outdoor carpet to cover all the stuff . Going to do a custom wood dash .

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

Жыл бұрын

ive seen some VERY pretty wood dashes for these on the facebook fan page... some people get way more creative than me!

You should bed line the dash and the in side of the truck

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

3 жыл бұрын

now thats not a bad idea...thats how my second gen crawler looks.... I opted for a more refined interior on this one, it has a full plush carpet and heated seats :)

@gradyg369

3 жыл бұрын

@@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT this was the first video of your I watched because you subscribe to my account so I check you out 2nd, gene's are cool I want a 1977ram charger

Spray it with some colored plastidip or bedliner.

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

I like the metal! If anything I would do boiled seed oil for the finish.... but its been about a year and still havent touched it past welding it... lol

Make kits to sell. You'll get rich so you can buy more 2nd gens!

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe in the future, hopefully when we have a larger shop space we can mass produce some cool things!

That is fugly

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

Жыл бұрын

ItS fOr UtiLiTy

Points for creativity and originality but man, in terms of “normal” that’s one ugly dash. Take with a grain of salt of course!

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

hey man~~ I dont blame you, plus the way you wrote it you might be the nicest guy on the internet haha! Thanks for being pleasant with the critique at least!

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

but yes! If I had to do it again, there would be ALOT of changes made and a lot of different routes I'd take... but at least its still holding up, that truck is just a farm truck now so it doesnt bother me at all! Thank you for the helpful comment! Appreciate your candor!

One ugly interior. That dash looks awful

@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment :D

@shimautaz

2 жыл бұрын

Is your truck, do wherever you want with it. The seats man, that's missing. What's the plan?

@Powder_actuated_lead-

2 жыл бұрын

@Second gen owners are at it again