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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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New Instrument Panel

since none of my gages worked & was rebuilding the motor & trans decided to replace the cluster also.https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=68539
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Trying again, this site makes it real difficult to add pics.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Good job I like the looks of the cluster what engine trans combo are you rebuilding?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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FE390 & C6 Here's it going Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - allwthrrider's Album: Engine Swap
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Nice job!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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is there anyway you can take a picture of the back of the panels? I am trying to take the cluster off of my truck, but the wiring is too tight, so even after I removed all the screws, I still can't take the cluster off without pulling too hard on the wires (which I do not want to do). thanks
 
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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do you have the speedo cable off?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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I replaced it
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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looks great, where did you get your gauges?
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Ordered thru Summit
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Nice job, looks good. I was thinking of doing somthing similar, using aluminum plate instead of wood, now you've got me thinking. I like it!
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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I like !!! real clean looking .
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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wow i thought that was an aftermarket dash setup! super nice man did you epoxy the ford center strip onto the bottom? or how did you attach it? im going to pull a part saturday to get some saturn parts for my moms heap and i know there is an old dash unit in a 69 beater out there that im gonna have to try something like that with. thanks for the great insperation
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Thanks, I actually used double back tape under it then there are a couple of small post behind the strip that I drilled small holes for them to fit thru the bezel then loctight from behind thru the holes, & the wood is Red Oak treated with spar varnish
 
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Old May 6, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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I was thinking of taking one from a big truck but I like yours a lot better.
 
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