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Old 08-25-2014, 07:37 PM
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My original colour was Boxwood so there are a couple spots that I can still see it, such as the front of the cowl. Anyway, still waiting to hear back from Alberta so while I wait I've pulled some parts off the engine and dug out my metal gauge bezel and I'll slowly bead blast them at work throughout the week. I don't want to let the project sit around.

I've found a company that does custom aftermarket gauges. I'll likely send my gauge bezel to them and have them fit me up some gauges.
This dash is superior in all ways! Dakota Digital Instrument Cluster, Dash
 
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Old 08-25-2014, 07:53 PM
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This dash is superior in all ways! Dakota Digital Instrument Cluster, Dash
For one, that's for a dentside. For two, I don't like digital gauges. That, and while I love modernization, I don't like things that look out of place. This is what I'm going for.



I got a call back from Alberta. I have a feeling that in about a month I'll have a new job. No guarantees yet though.
 
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Old 08-25-2014, 08:01 PM
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i like that layout, but id flip the fuel with volt, and then volt with OP to mimic the original positions. and if you have room, id squeeze a tach in there too. just my .02
 
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i like that layout, but id flip the fuel with volt, and then volt with OP to mimic the original positions. and if you have room, id squeeze a tach in there too. just my .02
That's not the layout I'm going for. My layout will mimic the F600 as much as possible, pictured below. I'll have a tach, speedo, oil temp, coolant temp, oil pressure, volt gauge, and of course fuel.

 
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ok, thats even cooler! would look perfect in your truck
 
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That's not the layout I'm going for. My layout will mimic the F600 as much as possible, pictured below. I'll have a tach, speedo, oil temp, coolant temp, oil pressure, volt gauge, and of course fuel.


I have the same instrument cluster that I'll be putting in my Merc. If you don't mind could you post your source for the new gauges. Also, what is the large gauge on the right, a vacuum gauge?

 
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Old 08-26-2014, 09:18 AM
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I have the same instrument cluster that I'll be putting in my Merc. If you don't mind could you post your source for the new gauges. Also, what is the large gauge on the right, a vacuum gauge?

The large gauge on the right is vacuum, yes. Where I'm getting my gauges from is New Vintage USA. Send them a gauge bezel and they'll return it with gauges, 100% custom to your specifications. Pretty cool. Made in USA.
 
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Old 08-29-2014, 06:38 AM
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The large gauge on the right is vacuum, yes. Where I'm getting my gauges from is New Vintage USA. Send them a gauge bezel and they'll return it with gauges, 100% custom to your specifications. Pretty cool. Made in USA.

Thanks for the info. I'll keep them in mind when I re-do my instrument cluster this winter.

 
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Old 08-29-2014, 09:13 AM
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Thanks for the info. I'll keep them in mind when I re-do my instrument cluster this winter.

What I'll do though is I'll weld in a flat backing plate for all the gauges, send it in, and they'll just have to cut holes and add gauges. It'll make their lives easier than having to fab me a backing plate.
 
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Well if you don't like the DigiDash from Dakota, they sell a bunch of other gauges / clusters, for all other makes, models & years of fords!
 
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Picked up a 2004 F150 FX4 today. Just passed my physical and drug tests. Should be on the way to Alberta soon enough.

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Sa-weet.....

Oh boy, you're gonna be spoiled now with that luxo-rig!
 
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Nice truck tro! I've always been a fan of that dark silver/charcoal color.

When I get out of school I want to go the the oil fields in North Dakota.
 
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Nice truck. I really like the rims on it.
 
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Originally Posted by trozei
Picked up a 2004 F150 FX4 today. Just passed my physical and drug tests. Should be on the way to Alberta soon enough.

Hey troz sure hope you don't have any of the spark plug thread or breaking off problems plugs that ford has had for a number of their engines..

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