Last year I decided I was not going to put a 59 dash in my 53 wagon and stick with my factory dash since it was already filled and painted. One aspect I did not like was the factory gauge bezel because I could not get a speedo and 4 gages to fit in it. . I decided to cut the center post out and have it filled and chromed. Now I just need to fab up a new back panel to fit the speedo and 4 gages Here are some pics from stock to modified and chromed stock
Here is my new piece that I got back from the platers last night. They filled the holes from where the center bar was removed and then rechromed it.
In a few weeks I will post a finished pic when I get it completed and installed. Plan to do an engine turned look on the back panel the gages will mount in. Now the speaker grill and glove box look like shit so I guess they are getting done next.
They did for $245 with shipping. Now that it is done, it was worth it... The original unit was very nice with no pits or other issues that would require fitting. I cut the center out with a cutting wheel and did as much smoothing as I could so all they had to do was braze a filler panel and
Damn that looks good Boones! I was gonna do the engine turned panel behind mine to when i change the gauges, but never thought of cutting the bar out. Nice touch! Rat..
Boones, That looks great! I never thought to do it that way. Since my fuel guage still doesn't work, I just went with three gauges. I may try that later. Please post pics of the finished product.
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