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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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F-650 Dash Done!

Hey guys I just finished my 650 dash…finally! With help from these threads:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-dash-for.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...questions.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ge-wiring.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ge-wiring.html

Riffraff Diesel: RDP AIH Tapped Fitting


I was able to follow along and “git ‘er done” over the course of a couple of weekends. I got the AIH delete plug from Clay at RiffRaff to make the boost hook up easy. I got the Auto Meter Phantom Gauges (boost/tranny/pyro) from JEGS. Overall it took way longer to do than I thought, but I am happy with the outcome. I used a 12x12 piece of Lexan cut to size from Home Depot for the panel for the gauges on the right. Once cut down to size and painted, I then used some nut plates (behind the dash) and fasteners from Ace Hardware to secure it to the dash. I already had an Air Bag gauge with in cab controls, so I just added it to the set up. I mounted the Air Bag switches under the dash to the right of the brake controller sine they were really large and deep. I tried to leave enough room under the gauges on the left to add a toggle later once I get some fog lamps. [/SIZE][/FONT]
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Thanks again to everyone here on FTE for the incredible content that a few searches was able to turn up on how to drill and tap the exhaust, the wire colors for power and illumination dimming for the gauges and the pictures especially! You guys rawk!


 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Looks great, Brian. Nice work.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Nice job, looks great. Those dash's are looking better everyday.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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I've never seen pics with gauges installed there, only switches. Very nice.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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I've never seen pics with gauges installed there, only switches. Very nice.
You took the worlds right out of my mouth!

Nice Job
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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nicely done
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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That is pretty sexy! Thanks for sharing!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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I live that way that looks, nice install.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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Great Job, Nice Install!!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Thanks alot.....
you just added yet another thing on my "to do"/"wish" list
I dont need switches, I need gauges.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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very nice!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Very clean setup, that is one of the best I have seen.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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That looks great

Really wish you wouldn't of posted a picture of the set-up.........now I really one a 650 dash


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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Very Nice.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Saweet! Too bad, aint a way to install one, for a handshaker
 
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