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1952-59 Ford New gauge panel in 56 wagon

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by Slicks, Oct 23, 2016.

  1. Slicks
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Here's a photo of my new gauge panel for my 56 wagon.
    IMG_0553.JPG
     
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  2. JeffB2
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  3. okiedokie
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    Man do I like that.
     
  4. chopd top
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    Sharp lookin'!!
     
  5. 56FORD390
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    I LOVE IT.
    What did you use for gauges?
    What are the diameters of each?
    Did you have to modify the dash panel at all?
    How did you get each gauge mounted?
    Is that the original bezel around the gauge?
    You have convinced me to do the same to my ride.
    Only difference is that my panel will be gray.
    I am gonna do it, I am!
    Thank you, Slicks
    Also, what is the tiny red dot in the upper center?
     
  6. bobss396
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    Dot, hi-beam indicator? Looks quite sharp.
     
  7. 56FORD390
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    aaahhhh, yes, high beam. I should have known. Thanks
     
  8. Texas57
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    Purdy!!! I looked closely thinking they were Speedhut gauges...then saw the Cl***ic Instruments. What kind of Speedometer is it....GPS by any chance?
     
  9. Slicks
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    Gauges are cl***ic red dot high beam indicator did not modify dash panel mounted in bezel hole used the 4 5/8 speedo with out bezel not GPS 250 dollars for GPS ouch drill hole for high beam
     
  10. Slicks
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    Back of panel IMG_0557.JPG
     
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  11. Slicks
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    back of panel IMG_0558.JPG
     
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  12. HOTRODPRIMER
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    That looks great,it's difficult to modify the 50's Ford instrument cluster and have it appear that it could actually have been done at the factory. HRP
     
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  13. buymeamerc
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    great job, man. looks show quality!!
     
  14. bobss396
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    Nice to wire something that is so clean. I had to clean up the back of my stock cluster quite a bit before it went back in, nice when everything works.
     
  15. Hunter73
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    Very nice! You did a very good job.
     
  16. Rui
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    Thats slick Slicks!
     
  17. Dos Cincos
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    Looks great! Nice work.
     
  18. Slicks
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    Slicks
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    from denison tx

    Thank's for all the nice reply's i had waited over two years to put the gauge's in the dash panel i just got done rewiring the car so i was waiting tell i did that the panel is a little bit of a pain to get out i had them under the dash before
     
  19. Jimmy2car
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    Slicks
    Can you get that Speedo in a mechanical version also?
     
  20. HOTRODPRIMER
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    Who manufacturers the gauges? HRP
     
  21. Jimmy2car
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    Dan
    I think they're Cl***ic Instruments
     
  22. Slicks
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    They're Cl***ic instruments nostalgia vt
     
  23. Slicks
    Joined: Mar 22, 2006
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    Slicks
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    Jimmy2car i do not know it they make a mechanical speedo or not you could call them my speedo works real good just 3 wire's to hook up from trans
     

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