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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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digital gauges?

where can i get some digital gauges for my 85 f250? will it have to be custom? or can i buy some that are ready to install?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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In terms of plug and play you aren't going to get that. Personally, I'd just run a set of auto meter mechanical gauges. Simple, precise and cost effective.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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You will have to make your own using one of these panels.
Universal Instrument Panels
 
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Franklin2
You will have to make your own using one of these panels.
Universal Instrument Panels
Since you brought it up, why won't the 1975- 89 Ford E Series Vans Instrument System panel work. 1975- 89 Ford E Series Vans Instrument Systems

It really appears to be the same as the pickup panel. Is it something behind the panel or dimensions? What gives? Inquiring minds would like to know.

Ron
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 86fordtruck
Since you brought it up, why won't the 1975- 89 Ford E Series Vans Instrument System panel work. 1975- 89 Ford E Series Vans Instrument Systems

It really appears to be the same as the pickup panel. Is it something behind the panel or dimensions? What gives? Inquiring minds would like to know.

Ron

Intresting dash there. It can work in the F-series but the mounting of the cluster would figured out. The sensors from E-series to F-series of this age range are the same.

Somewere on FTE I seen someone use a Aerostar digital cluster or a Couger digital cluster.
 
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