Detroit Speed Steel Dash Panel Without Stock Heater Provision (1969 Chevrolet Camaro) - 010401VDS
Transform the cockpit of your 1969 Camaro with a stronger, cleaner foundation for a custom gauge layout using the Detroit Speed 010401VDS Steel Dash Panel Without Stock Heater Provision. Designed as a bolt-in upgrade for the factory dash, this Detroit Speed insert gives builders the freedom to create a personalized instrument layout while retaining the stock dash pad and original mounting fasteners. Unlike plastic replacement panels, the 010401VDS is fabricated from 18-gauge steel for the solid construction and finished feel expected in a serious street, Pro-Touring, or custom Camaro build.
The 010401VDS is specifically configured without a provision for the stock heater control, making it well suited to custom HVAC and interior configurations. Detroit Speed supplies a standard gauge layout template that can accommodate up to two 5 inch diameter gauges and four 2-1/16 inch diameter gauges. Builders are not locked into that arrangement, however, allowing the steel panel to serve as the foundation for a custom gauge layout tailored to the car and driver.
Detroit Speed's supplied templates also provide options for integrating additional equipment into the dash. The standard layout includes provisions that can be cut for a Vintage Air Gen IV 3-knob controller and Vintage Air vent, along with three LED locations that can be used for turn signal and high-beam indicators. Additional templates provide locations for a stock headlight switch, Detroit Speed wiper switch, and a single DIN radio. These are templates for custom fabrication, allowing the installer to determine which openings are actually cut into the dash.
The steel dash insert is made in the USA and supplied with a rust-inhibitor coating on its surface. Detroit Speed instructs installers to remove this coating with an appropriate cleaner before painting or final installation. For Camaro owners building a custom interior, the 010401VDS combines factory-style fitment at the dash pad and mounting points with the flexibility of a blank steel panel ready for a personalized gauge, HVAC, switch, and audio configuration.
Quick Specs
- Part Number: 010401VDS
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Product Type: Steel Dash Insert
- Application: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
- Material: 18-Gauge Steel
- Installation Type: Bolt-In
- Stock Heater Provision: No
- Designed to Accept Stock Dash Pad
- Uses Original Dash Fasteners
- Custom Gauge Layout Capability
- Standard Template Supports Up to Two 5 Inch Diameter Gauges
- Standard Template Supports Up to Four 2-1/16 Inch Diameter Gauges
- Template Includes Optional Vintage Air Gen IV 3-Knob Controller Cutout
- Template Includes Optional Vintage Air Vent Cutout
- Template Includes Three Optional LED Indicator Locations
- Template Includes Stock Headlight Switch Location
- Template Includes Detroit Speed Wiper Switch Location
- Template Includes Single DIN Radio Cutout
- Rust-Inhibitor Surface Coating Applied Prior to Delivery
- Made in the USA
- Emission Code: 4
Features
- Designed specifically as a bolt-in dash upgrade for the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
- Fabricated from 18-gauge steel instead of plastic for a strong, rigid foundation
- Accepts the factory Camaro dash pad
- Designed to use the original mounting fasteners
- Blank custom-oriented design allows the builder to personalize gauge placement
- Manufactured without the stock heater control provision for custom HVAC configurations
- Included standard layout template supports up to two 5 inch gauges and four 2-1/16 inch gauges
- Provides optional template locations for a Vintage Air Gen IV 3-knob controller and vent
- Provides optional LED locations for high-beam and turn-signal indicators
- Additional templates provide locations for the stock headlight switch and Detroit Speed wiper switch
- Includes a template for installation of a single DIN radio
- Steel construction can be cut and finished to suit the individual Camaro build
- Made in the USA
Fitment
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Fitment Note: The 010401VDS is the version without a provision for the factory heater control. The dash is intended for a custom instrument and control layout, and the supplied templates are used to locate and cut the desired openings during installation.
FAQs
Does the Detroit Speed 010401VDS Dash Panel work with the factory 1969 Camaro dash pad?
Yes. Detroit Speed designed the 010401VDS as a bolt-in upgrade that accepts the stock 1969 Camaro dash pad and uses the original fasteners.
Does the 010401VDS come with the gauge and accessory openings already cut?
No. The steel insert is intended to give the builder flexibility when creating a custom layout. Detroit Speed supplies templates for a standard six-gauge arrangement and several optional controls and accessories, allowing the installer to cut the openings required for the specific build.
Why Buy From Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing proudly offers genuine Detroit Speed chassis, suspension, body, and interior components backed by competitive pricing, fast shipping, and expert technical support. Whether you're updating the cockpit of a classic Camaro, building a serious Pro-Touring car, or completing a full custom interior, our knowledgeable team can help you select the right Detroit Speed components for your project.
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