dash gadges templates??

jeffw · Post by **jeffw** » November 20, 2008, 4:58 pm

who makes the blanks that hold the gadges in the dash?? say i want to put aftermarket gadges where my factory dash gadges are, how do you make them? or where could I buy one? I'll cut my own holes by the way,,

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » November 20, 2008, 6:12 pm

After market gauges have a little bracket that fits on the back of said gauge and holds it to the panel you've cut the hole in. Look at the first picture.
I think I remember most of them are 2-5/8" diameter so finding a hole saw can be a problem.
Are you talking about the little bullet indents at the side of your regular speedometer cluster? I put my voltage gauge and fuel gauge on each side of the speedometer. Look at the second photo too. Is this what you're asking?
I also blanked out the old idiot lights too. If you're interested in that, take a look in the hints and tricks forum; I think I posted the pictures of how I did that there.
Suprise us. Use your imagination and see what you can come up with.
U@ss

jeffw · Post by **jeffw** » November 24, 2008, 3:23 pm

hey uncle skip, that is really neat, great imagination!! could you tell me how you hooked the fuel gadge up to the sender.... and direct me to the
link on tips and tricks,, and the speedo cable, how does it come off?

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » November 24, 2008, 4:25 pm

Jeff..... here you go.
http://www.fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7017
U@ss

BikerDude · Post by **BikerDude** » November 25, 2008, 11:35 am

Try Haneline products. They make some pretty sexy machined dash parts.

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Truckfarmer2 · Post by **Truckfarmer2** » November 25, 2008, 1:28 pm

Look at this page www.jbmicrofinish.com/catalog_3.html to see what J&B Microfinish offers. Some members here have their stuff. ASk Mike Kimbrell. J&B has made parts for several Ridler Award winners. You will not find any better quality anywhere. Each piece is custom made so if you want something different than what you see, just ask them to make it your way.