What type or welder did you use?
Custom gauge cluster
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Custom gauge cluster
I thought I would post an update to my custom stainless steel dash.
I have it fitted into the main part of the dash and just need to tweak it a little bit and then finish cleaning it up and cut the holes for the gauges.
Anyway, here you go:
This is right after I got it home
Test mounted in the dash:
Mark
I have it fitted into the main part of the dash and just need to tweak it a little bit and then finish cleaning it up and cut the holes for the gauges.
Anyway, here you go:
This is right after I got it home
Test mounted in the dash:
Mark
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here are a couple more pics. The gauge holes have been drilled. Still have to cut out the heater control and radio panels as well as the wiper and headlight holes.
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What are you using to cut the holes in the stainless? I have stainless around to make one but I'm thinking I'll make mine out of aluminum. Easier to work and I like the looks a bit better.
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and they work well? I HATE working with stainless because it eats saws, etc. - even with lots of lube and super clow speeds. I usually end up cutting it on the plasma table and shear so I don't have to mess with hole saws, etc.
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here is an update photo for you.
I have test fit all of the gauges. I need to install the turn signal and high-beam lights, wire it all up and I am ready to install.
Will hopefully be done this weekend.
Mark
I have test fit all of the gauges. I need to install the turn signal and high-beam lights, wire it all up and I am ready to install.
Will hopefully be done this weekend.
Mark
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I never knew you could get an autometer clock, that's a great idea!
are you going to do the glove box in the same way? As someone else said above, I'm going to do something similar with the dash in my '74 but with Ali, I prefer the brushed Ali because it keeps the reflections down a bit more than polished stainless... even if the s/s looks WAY nicer...
I'm glad I didn't post earlier to say that your speedo hole wasn't central, because now I see why hahaha
are you going to do the glove box in the same way? As someone else said above, I'm going to do something similar with the dash in my '74 but with Ali, I prefer the brushed Ali because it keeps the reflections down a bit more than polished stainless... even if the s/s looks WAY nicer...
I'm glad I didn't post earlier to say that your speedo hole wasn't central, because now I see why hahaha