Kudos to Bruce Knee & Co

[JackConrad]

JR,
  Here are a couple photos of the 2 pieces that make up the complete R&M dash for the MC-8/9. You just have to picture the drivers side without the notch I cut out for the steering column.  These photos are as received from R&M, after a little triming.  Jack
PS: the OEM door handle on the dash has to be removed prior to installing the dash.

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi Jack,

Nice Pic...

I like the senicruiser on the seat in the 2nd pic..

What bus line is that?

Nick-

[JackConrad]

Nick,
    The Scenicruiser model is lettered SE Cruisers and is passed from fron the outgoing chapter president to the incoming president (along with the gavel). This tradition started 26 years ago when the chapter was formed. After 25 years of being hauled around in Chapter Presidents buses, it is a little worse for were with a tire or 2 missing.  Jack

[Dallas]

Nick,
    The Scenicruiser model is lettered SE Cruisers and is passed from fron the outgoing chapter president to the incoming president (along with the gavel). This tradition started 26 years ago when the chapter was formed. After 25 years of being hauled around in Chapter Presidents buses, it is a little worse for were with a tire or 2 missing.  Jack

Jack,
Depending on the original mfg of your little 'cruiser, I may have some replacement parts for it.

I have a bunch of those Japanese cruisers, including one with a changeable destination sign.

Does the friction motor still work?

If you look at it closely, there may be a "brand" on either the right rear or on the tail board. There are also other places where it could have it's brand, but those are the most common.

[JackConrad]

Thanks, Dallas,
   My term as President ended this past Janauary. Ther bus is now in the possession of the current President.  I will look try to remember to look at it at our next rally.  Jack

[NJT5047]

Thanks Jack,
The pix is helpful.    The door handle isn't a concern...NJTs don't have door handles.    Looks like a couple of switches will have to be moved?
I'm not real keen on changing out the whole LH switch panel...but the OEM dash is crap.  I can't see the guages without leaning forward and shading the dash.  See it at night OK. 
I'll look into the R&M dash.  Didn't know the lower edge had to be trimmed to fit.  That's good.
Do you saw out the guage area and make trim panels to fit?  Does R&M offer any burlwood or similar panels for that dash?  Bet it's available somewhere.
Thanks, JR

[JackConrad]

JR,
  The dash comes from R&M in gloss white only. I cut out the 3 gauge/switch sections leaving about  1/2" lip to attach my panels to.  This allows each panel to be removed for repairs, upgrades, changes, etc. I made my panels from 1/8" aluminum. This gave me a good ground for the gauges and lights. We planned to put a burnished finish on the aluminum for a "retro" look, but decided we might some glare off it, so we painted the panels flat black. We were also concerned about glare from the gloss white finish on the dash. We coated the dash with a Faux granite finish in a spray can form Home Depot.
   The new dash only covers one 1 or 2 of the switches on the left side of the driver. This was not a concern for us, as were made a new side switch panel anyway.  Jack

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

JR,
  The dash comes from R&M in gloss white only. I cut out the 3 gauge/switch sections leaving about  1/2" lip to attach my panels to.  This allows each panel to be removed for repairs, upgrades, changes, etc. I made my panels from 1/8" aluminum. This gave me a good ground for the gauges and lights. We planned to put a burnished finish on the aluminum for a "retro" look, but decided we might some glare off it, so we painted the panels flat black. We were also concerned about glare from the gloss white finish on the dash. We coated the dash with a Faux granite finish in a spray can form Home Depot.
   The new dash only covers one 1 or 2 of the switches on the left side of the driver. This was not a concern for us, as were made a new side switch panel anyway.  Jack

Jack,

If you could only show everyone how your dash looks at night time with all thoose kool lights you installed....
Nick-

[JackConrad]

Nick,
   Not at night, but with all the shop doors closed. Hopefully, everyone can get a good idea of what it looks like at night. From my flying days, red does not effect your night vision and helps prevent any glare on the windshield.  Jack

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Now thats what I'm talking about!

Thanks for posting it Jack..

Nick-