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shifty

04-08-2008 06:57 AM

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Question, after seeing this linked from another thread - I didn't see anyone ask this previously, but ... does the Autometer gauge panel (2 x 5" and 5 x 2-1/8" holes) support mounting the gauges BEHIND the bezel? I ultimately prefer this look, I really appreciate the work you've put into this (I have a similar mockup on my spare glovebox door), and would love to see the Autometer setup w/gauges installed behind.

Blue85

04-08-2008 07:34 AM

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:agree: Beautiful product, but it would look sweet with rear mounted gauges.

TonyJohnson

04-08-2008 09:57 PM

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You need to edit the price on the first post to reflect the correct price.

72 Pick Up

04-13-2008 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Hubbard (Post 2297438)

I am selling some Billet Aluminum Dash panels for 68-72 Chevy Trucks or blazers. They are setup to take aftermarket gauges. The two big holes take 4 inch gagues and the smaller holes are made for 2 1/16 inch gauges. The indicator lights are from painless wiring and the part number from painless is 80205 for the 5/16" Dash Indicator light. The dash is made from 6061 T6 aluminum plate and are built to the original dimensions. These will bolt right in. They come unfinished. The price for the dash is $150.00. Price includes ground shipping. If I get a group buy I can go a little lower on price. These units are made on my CNC mill and I did this for my personal truck and thought I would share it with others. Any questions please post here or email me at ryan.hubbard@aspencontrols.com

Ryan,I sent two email to you but dont here back are you still saleing the billit dashs and if so can you get back to me so I can order one.
Thanks,Landin Email is landinmiller@hotmail.com

drunkbus

06-19-2008 03:57 PM

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Was the website ever finished?

passthebuck

08-12-2008 05:43 PM

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Here's where I'm at with mine right now. I've got more to do though...

Ryan Hubbard

08-12-2008 05:58 PM

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Nice Job on the dash panel. If you run into any issues, please don't hesitate to contact me.

As far as a website goes, I am working with another company that makes gauges and we will be putting the dash boards on his website. We are also going to have a set of custom gauges made just for the dash. The website is www.thomaskirkham.com . I have not been able to put up a website of my own because I have doubled the size of my engineering company and hired new employees and am moving into a new building in September. So between training new employees, designing a new building and buying new equipment I have not had any spare time to do a website. I hope to have the dash panels on the website in a couple weeks.

Shane

08-12-2008 06:52 PM

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did you ever do any design work to allow for the gages to be mounted BEHIND the dash panel?

NWD02

08-12-2008 11:21 PM

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Awesome! Nice job with the panel and glove box door. What's the price on a set?

Ryan Hubbard

08-13-2008 01:17 AM

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I have updated the first post and other posts in here to reflect current pricing. I sell the dash panel for $275.00 and the Glove Box Door for $175.00. This includes UPS ground shipping. You can either contact me at ryan.hubbard@aspencontrols.com or call me at 562-595-7545.

mahanian

08-13-2008 01:25 AM

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Hey Ryan,
I sent you payment about an hour ago, thanks again for a great product!

Riveted1

08-13-2008 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane (Post 2846176)

did you ever do any design work to allow for the gages to be mounted BEHIND the dash panel?

Good question!

Ryan Hubbard

08-13-2008 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane (Post 2846176)

did you ever do any design work to allow for the gages to be mounted BEHIND the dash panel?

No, I have not worked on that. As far as I have seen the aftermarket gauges mount from the front. Also right now I do not have any time to work on that. I would need a set of gauges also to know how to mount them.

SCOTI

11-18-2008 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Hubbard (Post 2847169)

As far as I have seen the aftermarket gauges mount from the front.

Is there a way to recess them more??

Ryan Hubbard

11-20-2008 12:48 AM

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I would have to change my tooling and buy thicker billets to make the gauges more recessed. I just went with gauges that did not have the thick rims like the auto meters have. I went with VDO gauges. I am also getting some custom gauges made to sell with the panels. These gauges are only 1 inch in depth all electronic units.

m6z	11-21-2008 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Hubbard (Post 2982606)

Any way to get some matching air pressure gauges for the bagged guys. Trying to keep the interior as clean as possible.

ctrow

11-21-2008 01:41 PM

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I just ordered mine yesterday from Ryan and spoke with him on the phone. I should get them next week. Maybe within the next decade I'll actually get them put in. :)

I agree that a couple of air guages would be nice for the bagged crowd but I'm sure Ryan doesn't want to have 100 different custom programs for every single request. This based on previous posts and with talking to Ryan on the phone.

Dakota Digital has a single guage that controls all 4 bags I believe. I can't remember the size of it though. Granted it might not match the existing guages but I think it might fit in the center between the Tach/Speedo guages.

Posted a link:

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd386.htm

SCOTI

11-21-2008 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrow (Post 2985003)

Dakota Digital has a single guage that controls all 4 bags I believe. I can't remember the size of it though. Granted it might not match the existing guages but I think it might fit in the center between the Tach/Speedo guages.

No sense spending the bucks if it's not going to match.

m6z	11-21-2008 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrow (Post 2985003)

Not looking for any changes to the dash panels. You have your 2 big holes for spedo/tach and then you have your 5 other holes. Temp, oil, fuel, air press & air press.

Just looking for matching gauges.

XXL	11-21-2008 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Hubbard (Post 2982606)

These gauges are only 1 inch in depth all electronic units.

Since you can park an 18-wheeler behind the dash, what's the value-add of having shallow gauges?

ctrow

11-21-2008 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL (Post 2985653)

Since you can park an 18-wheeler behind the dash, what's the value-add of having shallow gauges?

Shallow guages might come in handy if you wanted to mount a 90 degree master cylinder like Kugel components produces under the dash.

XXL	11-21-2008 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrow (Post 2985676)

Shallow guages might come in handy if you wanted to mount a 90 degree master cylinder like Kugel components produces under the dash.

I have precisely that under my dash... as well as an 18-wheeler, 3 cases of Crest, and a goat. Plenty of room.

hounddogs!

11-21-2008 11:18 PM

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Subscribed so Santa can find it.....

2wd73blazer

11-22-2008 11:46 AM

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Excellent work. I will be ordering one.

Dieselwrencher

11-27-2008 12:28 AM

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Does anyone have any pictures of these in a truck that are polished? These look awesome. Once I get my truck close to being fit for these I will be getting a set.

2wd73blazer

12-21-2008 06:08 PM

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Anybody got one they want to sell? 2-5" and 5-2 1/16" holes

Ryan Hubbard

12-22-2008 12:41 PM

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I still have them in stock and ready to go.

Deuce

01-19-2009 12:17 AM

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Subscribing...........and I sent you a e-mail.

1nice67chevy

01-25-2009 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Hubbard (Post 2377479)

Here are the final products

wow very nice love em !!!

IvelDesigns

01-25-2009 04:36 PM

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these look bad ass. I'm also with the group looking for a way to get air bag/tank gauges on there too.

If someone were to find a set of gauges, and gave you the dimensions, what kind of time/cost would you be looking at to move holes around and/or add new ones?

weircc

02-28-2009 11:28 PM

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so what the status of these can i still get one or what?

Critter

03-14-2009 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by weircc (Post 3172651)

so what the status of these can i still get one or what?

ME TOO! I just found this thread, you are building exactly what I have been wanting (2x5in with 5x2-1/16in).

Ryan Hubbard

03-15-2009 08:58 PM

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Yes I am still making the dash panels. Currently I just sold my last one that has two 5" holes with five 2 1/16" holes to weircc but I can do another run. It will take me a couple weeks because I do this on the side and my machines are booked right now. But I still have them available and I have a couple different setups now.

Chevy_Man

03-15-2009 10:31 PM

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What are your different set ups?

Eric

Ryan Hubbard

03-16-2009 02:52 AM

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My original set up was for VDO gauges which were two 3 3/16" holes and five 2 1/16" which is what is installed in my truck. I also made the dash with the two 5" holes and five 2 1/16 holes and I made the dash with two 5" holes and one 3 3/16" hole in the center and four 2 1/16" holes. I also have billet glove box doors to match the panel.

weircc

03-18-2009 03:16 PM

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got mine in today this is super super nice thanks highly recommend guys if you wanna set your truck from the rest.

Deuce

04-04-2009 09:45 AM

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Can you do one with ONLY (2) 5 1/4" holes..........nothing else.

shawn57nomad

04-05-2009 03:54 PM

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Whoa! I gotta have one of these.....:metal:

Ryan Hubbard

04-13-2009 11:56 PM

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Deuce,

I can do one with two big holes for just two gauges.

ctrow

04-21-2009 06:10 PM

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All,

I have the (2) 5" and (4) 2 1/8" version. I've had a difficult time finding guages in the 5" size that I liked.

I found that Classic Instruments makes them in some of their product lines. If anyone is looking for an alternative to the Autometers I'd recommend checking them out.

I'm on a budget like everyone else so I have not bought them yet. Just know that's what I'll be getting. I'm going with the gray/silver style. Not sure if I'm polishing/leaving brushed/or combination yet on the gauge cluster and glove box door. When I finish it some day I'll post pics.

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