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03-23-2011, 06:33 PM | #1 |
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Re: West TX Z build up thread
So how are you going to make up for the smaller gauges? 5" gauges fit perfect with those accent panels. I have a pair of Pro Comp's for mine. 5" with 2" 5/8" is butter to me.
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03-23-2011, 09:05 PM | #2 |
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Very good question. Well due to the smaller gauges it appears I'll have to have a metal shop fab me a new panel and brake bend it. I don't want to buy a Covans Dash, I want quality...lol.. I'll just sell the one I have now to make up for it.
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03-23-2011, 09:26 PM | #3 |
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I do believe the widest part of the 3.375" gauges is 3.75". What if you used some aluminum plate and took a 4.5" hole saw and cut out a disc. 4.5" just so happens to be the diameter of the first step in our factory dash. Then take a 3.375" hole saw and cut the center out of the disc for the gauges to slide into. Do that, and use some aluminum strip to make the gauge clamp to the back of the dash and it will hold the gauge, and the disc in place.
Just a thought. Would be cheaper then getting a new accent panel made, you can do it yourself, and would have a added benefit of putting your tach, and speedo at a slight angle for easy viewing. Also, do you have a speedo cable in mind? The factory clip on cable doesn't fit the screw in Autometer speedo. I know there is a guy who sells the proper cable on ebay for like $15. I need to order one.
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I'm a little confused on what you mean. Are you saying that I would use the my same aluminum panel? Would the gauges be recessed or front mounted on my dash? Thanks for the response.
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03-23-2011, 09:50 PM | #5 |
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Yeah, I'll PM you the link, and send a couple pictures of my idea.
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03-24-2011, 10:48 AM | #6 |
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Re: West TX Z build up thread
Altec, thanks for the pictures and link!! Its a great idea and it would work for almost no major mods at all. But after some serious thinking, I'm going to have a custom dash cut for my truck. I'm having a guy from PA cut me a custom piece tailored for my gauges.
First pic is the original pic and second one is a crappy ms paint pic that I crapped up for a mock of what I would like built. I'll keep you posted. And for those asking about Radio, Heater and AC holes and vents? Not using them.
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03-24-2011, 10:58 AM | #7 |
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This is the stuff he builds. Just an example.
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03-24-2011, 11:53 AM | #8 |
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Damn, thats sick. what guy in PA??!!
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03-24-2011, 04:38 PM | #9 |
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That should look good!
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Well give me a few days to see if he wants his information blasted over the net. I'm still in talks with him building this piece for me. I'll let you know as soon as I hear something.
Thanks.
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03-28-2011, 11:35 AM | #11 |
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Re: West TX Z build up thread
I was searching the net and came across this dash. It appears he is using the same size gauges as what I will be using. Worst case scenario if the dash builder is not able to fab something up for me, this will be the route I can go. Opinions?
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the speedo and tach are smaller like 3 3/8" yours look like they are 5" and the others look like they might be 2 5/8"
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No, mine are 3 3/8" and 2 5/8" as well. That's the whole dilemma about this dash situation. I should have bought the 5" but it looks like its still doable with the smaller tach and speedo.
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nice work man i like your 84
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You could sell your bigger ones and go with the 2 1/8 gauges and then they would match Posted via Mobile Device
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03-30-2011, 10:26 AM | #19 |
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I would but I spent too much already buying them. I doubt I can get them sold and within price range to buy a new set. Autometer is expensive.
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Well, the engine swap is in progress, replacing seals and gaskets as we speak. I should have the truck back by wednesday at the latest. Will provide vids later.
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Very nice truck man, question tho are you using a electrical or mechanical speedo?
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I'm using a mechanical one.
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i got the same set up on one of my trucks i got the mechanical 5 inch phantom gauges but my speedo cable does not plug or screw to the back of the gauge, what are you doing with yours? is there a adapter or speedo cable that auto meter offers?
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