Hey everyone I'm considering starting a line of cast dash inserts for gauges. I've seen several online a lot of them have four holes for gauges. I'm thinking 5 would be better. Maybe a 3.5" for the speedo then 4-2" for oil/temp/fuel/amp. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm anxious to start making something other than gas cap!
Seems like another member here is in the process of making a new inset,never hurts to have some new choices. HRP
Most speedometers/tachometers would need a 3-3/8" hole, not 3-1/2" . An 1/8" oversize would make for a sloppy fit. I was able to fit four 2-5/8" gages, along with a 3-3/8" speedometer in my '36 Ford (the dash itself, not an insert), so making an insert for 2" or 2-1/16" gages shouldn't be a problem at all. I'd be interested to see what kind of design you come up with. Something with an art deco flair would be a welcome change from the usual billet, street rod genre. Just my 2¢
Ok thanks for the info. Yea I was trying to think of something different or some design in it just not sure what yet. The gears are turning tho!
Somthing like this. I drew it in cad just messing around trying to get some ideas. I do want to change it up some tho so it's not like all the others out there.i figure somewhere around $100 depending on how much detail is involved.
My only comment is to make sure the area where the gage lip rests against the surface is fully machined and not "As Cast" the one I got from **X would not allow an nice flush fit on my 2 1/16" SW gages, a real bummer
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No finished part comes as cast. A good manufacturer takes a machined part first, creates his plug from that and then machines the piece when it comes out of the sand. Before it goes out the door it p***es final inspection and if thee is an anomaly it goes back to have that repaired or refinished. On a large run not every part gets inspected but if there is a fail than a larger cross section of the product gets inspected and adjusted as needed.
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