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Old 12-07-2015, 11:26 AM
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That's awesome!! nice...
 
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Thanks Cyclone, this is a great option with preserving the original look. I have been looking at other aftermarket options but thought it was a shame to trash the original plate. I think I have my shopping list ready! Again this is great.
 
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Take a look at summit racing.. It looks like they have better pricing than what you have listed. & free shipping over $100!

EDIT: I just noticed they have up to $150 rebate going now if you spend over $150
 
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Originally Posted by cyclone-429
Take a look at summit racing.. It looks like they have better pricing than what you have listed. & free shipping over $100!

EDIT: I just noticed they have up to $150 rebate going now if you spend over $150
Great, thanks! I am thinking I do not have the right sending unit listed.... What should I be looking at for the stock tank? Thanks again!
 
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Old 12-15-2015, 12:36 PM
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you need the sender that works with their gauge. You also have the adapter needed.

EDIT: you have to match the gauge & sender. They have different resistance ratings. The gauge should be #1906
 
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Old 12-15-2015, 12:53 PM
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I want to re-post to make sure you caught my edit above...

The gauge must be #1906 to match that sender.
 
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Ok,thanks for the help.. one more glance and then hopefully no one else will need to bug you again!



 
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Looks good now, but its interesting that the 1906 is back-ordered!

For the oil pressure, I also added the braided stainless line so I could remote mount the sender. I didn't have much room with the 429 against the firewall, so I mounted the sender inside the cab.

Summit Racing® Gauge Accessories SUM-G2960 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing
 
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429... that doesn't suck. Sounds like worth the small trouble, thanks again.
 
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Originally Posted by BigMasterCheese
429... that doesn't suck.
You obviously never bought gas for a 429!
 
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Originally Posted by cyclone-429

Since I installed this, I have had maybe 50 different people look inside the truck & not a single one has noticed the gauges... EXACTLY what I wanted!
I love modification tricks that make people question if it was OEM. That's the best cluster upgrade I've seen. Very nice work.
 
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Excellent! Great ideas all.
 
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Gauge installation

What did you use to make the perfect holes?
 
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I just used a hole saw & clamped the panel to a block of wood.
 
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Gauge installation

Well you did a darn fine job! I can't wait to see what you come up with for the steering wheel.
 


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