1952-59 Ford Dash/Gauge Insert

Has anyone used the Gauge inserts for our cars off ebay? Hope the link works

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2321745267...e:Ford&hash=item360eae20fc:g:CLcAAOSw-iFgJCvF

 

A lot guys have replaced 56’s more than any other I believe. Not a bad price indicating over seas or south of us.

 

I have the one for the '53. I don't have the car fully finished but everything fit well for my mock-up.

 

It looks like they use Shark or Dolphin gauges. Their website says they're made in USA.
I like the looks of the panel and yes, not a bad price. Mine cost $625 just for the gauges.

 

Thanks guys. Haven’t seen anything on here about gauges. I’ve been watching these and thought I’d ask. Yours look good stig I’m going for cheap and functional

 

Will a 57 cluster fit a 58? I know they are similar but don't remember if they mount the same.

 

The OPs avatar is a '59 if that's what you were referring to.
BTW, I too am using Speedhut that Stig showed. Great company, made in Utah., but not cheap.

 

The main benefit of going with one of these inserts is that the holes are sized for modern gauges. However, if you don't want a billet insert and would rather keep the stock one do what I did.
I'm using Dolphin gauges in mine but have them double bezelled. The new gauges (with their bezel) slid into the original bezels. The tabs on the original bezels hold the modern gauges in place. Hard to notice at first glance.

 

Many years ago (50+) I did a swap of a 58 speedometer / gauges in a 57 because I wanted the white gauge background instead of the 57's black one. A friend had wrecked his 58 and gave me the whole dash for free. As I remember it was a straight swap and didn't take very long to do. After it was all done no one noticed but me.

 

Mines a 59. The gauges are a panel not individual

 

Good to know, the cluster is pretty tired in my 58, I might try the insert.
Thanks, James