Opinions on 69 Chevelle Covans Dash Layout Please

[Barrrf]

Hi guys,
Currently looks like this (except different wheel and seats) -
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

I bought this -
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/15284917880_fdf269edf0_c-1.jpg

Its not really carbon fiber - and I don't like to make things LOOK like carbon fiber if they are not really carbon fiber. I could leave it. I could paint it. I could wrap it with something - I have some suede material that would match my seat inserts and I have some dash material left. But not sure how that would look. Maybe paint it Satin Black?

Also, at a loss as to what I would like to do with gauges.
I like this - https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
or these -
http://www.speedhut.com/kit/GR4-258-6KITGPS-01/1/6-gauge-custom-set---GPS-Speedometer-Gauge-160mph,-Tachometer-Gauge-8K-RPM-Shift-light

Or maybe there is something way cooler out there that I don't even know about? There is no OBDII on this car (yet) so carputers are out.

I was also thinking about doing a push button start and a pair of toggles for fuel pump and ignition on the right side of the new panel next to where the gauges would go.
What do you guys think? Please note - the original gauge carrier is being held on by 2 screws. Anyone with this style carrier knows how weak they are. So I cant reuse that.

Im currently leaning towards painting the carrier satin black with Speedhut gauges. Im thinking the speedhut gauges have black bezels and black faces with white lettering. And I like to get an Ididit black aluminum column with a new black aluminum wheels. Seems like a lot of black but I think the little splashes of aluminum trim and the silver glove box area will break it up just right.

Just looking to brainstorm other possible ideas. Thanks!

[audioman]

I did a Covan's dash wit some modifications. They make a nice dash.
https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=103843&stc=1https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=103844&stc=1

[Barrrf]

Hey Dennis, Thanks! I like the way you pointed the console toward the driver. My car has astro but not the hole for the vent - I was considering doing something like you have on the pass side with a grill or maybe a vent from Restomod Air.

I have 1 question for you - Whose carpet is that? Looks nice - not like the stock rough crap.

[audioman]

It was a kit from Auto carpet!! The center vents look like throttle bodies and they came from vintage air. I've just completed a new build, 69 Chevelle SS convertible, 396/ th400 factory a/c car I've now done two 69 Chevelle's and they are fun cars.