OK, here's mine. Like most trucks some previous owner used a combination of a church key and cutting torch to install a radio. I found this old Pontiac speaker grill that dang near matches the curve of the dash to cover the hole. I made my own temporary instrument cluster by adapting a late model GM cluster to my original.


My original plan was to adapt this old Pontiac cluster to my dash. Maybe some day...




Bobby

 

Wow, some of you guys had to / have to put some work into these.

 

OK you asked for it, the top one is the way I got it and the bottom is the way it is once I mount the radio...

 

with lots of hard work showing, I love all of the individuality!

 

getting there!!

 

Modifications to the dash include new opening for 5" Dakota digital guages and moving the radio for a modern model.



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46 Ford Tudor - Street Rod
48 Ford F1 - OSC

"Happiness - 3 pedals and a 5 speed"

 

and the dash in my 55.

Sam

 

This is about ready for paint, large square opening in the center is for the nav/stereo unit...

 

Damm there is some really really nice work on show here , so not to be out done mines staying as she is for quite a while .... pic may work this time !
Greg

 

looks awesome!!.. mine was all stripped and parts in a pile on, around, under and behind the seat..

what did you do to fix your pic posting issue.. (so that others might learn too)

sam

 

Sam What gauges did you use?

Robert

 

these are Haneline 3n1s.. other vendors make combos now.. (tho most without the tach, see Autometer White or MCX series) Clasic Instruments, VDO.

comes with all the senders needed (electronic speedo from tranny, fuel, oil and water)

Sam

 

Thanks sam for the links! I have seen the Autometer guages before, but they are a bit pricey.. i like the Haneline guages they have a more classic look then the others and a better price too lol thanks again for the info

Robert

 

yeh on the price.. I like the Classic Instruments gauges too.. but at $800 they can keep them ..

Dakota's look nice too.. DAKOTA DIGITAL UNIVERSAL 2 DUAL ROUND VHX INSTRUMENT ANALOG DASH GAUGES VHX-1014 | eBay

same price problem tho..

haneline was a bit difficult to work with, some delays in production and gauge color issues.. but the gauges work, and I like the look.

Sam

 

Never enough gauges........