Congratulations on the purchase of your 1947-1953 Chevy Truck Speaker Grille & Glove Box and thank you for supporting LS Fabrication on our journey. The following instructions will help you fit your new billet speaker grille and glove box to achieve a perfect fit and finish. Keep in mind there’s slight difference from one truck to another, but we assure you that with some patience and using our pictures as reference you can have your new billet dash pieces nicely installed in minimal time.
Installing Supplied Hardware:
After opening the box (Image 1), remove the Speaker grille from the packaging and flip it over on to the packaging foam to view
the backside of the piece (Image 2). Remove the hardware from the bag located behind the speaker grille and thread in with the
supplied Allen keys (4) #8 Stainless steel studs in to the four corners of the speaker grille.
Blue Loctite can be applied but is not detrimental if not used. Retrieve (4) #8 Stainless steel Lock nuts.
Remove the bottom Glove box door and flip it over on to a cloth or soft surface to view the backside. Remove the (2) #10 ¼”
stainless pan head screws and fasten the LS stainless steel Latch. Also remove the (4) Stainless steel #8 3/8” pan head screws to
be used to attach the hinges.
Speaker Grille Install:
Take your new billet speaker grille and install it into the original holes (Image 3). The studs will slide into existing holes. Be careful not to scratch your dash while doing this. Reach behind and thread on the (4) supplied #8 Nuts finger tight. There is some adjustment available for the speaker grille but we will wait until the glove box is on to see what is required (Image 4).
Glove Box Install: Be very careful closing the glove box door, watch for any rubbing and watch the top of the latch
1. Move to your glove box. Hold the glove Box door in the open position (on you knees if sitting on the seat) and swing the Hinges towards the mounting holes. With a Philips Screw driver, gently thread in the #8 3/8” stainless screws. Notice the adjustment available on the hinge. Start with the glove box as low as possible before tightening (Image 4 above).
2. Before closing the door slowly Inspect all painted surfaces as you carefully close the door. Make sure nothing is binding,
rubbing or touching any of the dash surfaces. If there are any issues, adjust the hinge up/down, left/right or in/out until the issue
is resolved. Next, inspect the latch clearance as you slowly close the door. The stainless-steel latch comes very close and might
require some adjusting on the door for in order to clear the top of the dash. (Image 5)
3. If the Door functions without any noticeable binding or rubbing close the door and align the speaker grille to be level with the
glove box. Move the speaker grille up/down, left/ right to achieve a almost seamless look (Image 6,7). There is a total of 8 screws
you can work with to adjust the glovebox placement. After each adjustment, be very careful when closing the glovebox again and watch for any rubbing misalignment. Once you have the alignment just right, tighten all hardware, remove Fingerprints and or tape and Enjoy!
Your Dash is now installed! Please continue reading for further instructions on installing the extended full dash (phantom dash)
The following instructions will help you fit your new Phantom Billet Dash Pieces to achieve a perfect fit and finish. Keep in mind there’s slight difference from one truck to another, but we assure you that with some patience and using our pictures as reference you can have your new billet dash pieces nicely installed in minimal time.
Use the supplied installation templates below :
Installing Supplied Hardware:
Both of the Phantom Gauge pieces will come with (2) 1” #8 set screws and (2) flange nuts. Use the supplied allen key to install the set screws into the back of the Phantom Dash Pieces. The Gauge piece will require a set screw in the top and middle while while the piece around the light switch needs the set screws in the top and bottom.
Blue Loctite can be applied but is not detrimental if not used.
Installation Templates:
1. Measure the 4” and 6” scale lines to verify print size was correct.
2. Very carefully cut out the supplied installation Template 1 and Template 2.
3. Use Template 1 followed by Template 2
Template 1 – Used to place masking tape cross hair on left gauge to make sure Template 2 is aligned perfectly
1. Align the gauge circle cut-outs to the gauge holes
2. Use small piece of tape to hold in place.
3. Make horizontal and vertical “cross hairs” through the left gauge. (don’t curve the tape when ripping pieces off, make them longer than needed and rip right at the bottom)
4. Verify your cross-hair lines looked to be centered properly, should be ~2.6 to center for both
5. You can leave this template on or take it off and just leave the tape.
Template 2 – Use to determine hole placement for Phantom Dash Pieces.
1. Attach small piece of tape to hold the paper and allow you to adjust
2. Align the vertical and horizontal lines perfectly to the tape cross hairs
3. Take your Phantom Dash pieces with the sets screws in and confirm placement looks to be correct.
4. Drill holes starting with a ¼” bit size. Work your way up and keep checking fitment. The larger the holes the more adjustability you will have but do go larger than 3/8”. (Steering column will need to be dropped slightly to allow the bottom center hole to be drilled on already completed trucks)
5. Once holes are complete, use a Q-tip to apply a little paint or copper coat if dash was already painted.
6. Install your Phantom Dash Pieces using the supplied #8 flange nuts. Verify final placement before tightening fully
For any questions or concerns with your install, don’t hesitate to email us at info@ls-fab.com
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