51 electronic gauges suggestions
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Jamestown, IN
51 electronic gauges suggestions
Okay im pulling my hair out over gauges. I need to buy a set before the cab is out of the body shop, but i cant find the set im hunting for. They have to be electronic, but my biggest issue is finding gauges with lights for the bright lights and the turn signals. I have to have those because I refuse to drill holes in the dash for small lights. Id like to have a tach, but I can put one on the steering column tube if necessary. I found a set just like I want but no turn signal lights or bright lights. With that being said, what is out there???
Laughing Gas
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I went with a autometer 4 pack of the 1 1/2 and then separately got a 1381 dual speed/tach, and a separate fuel pressure (and isolator) - got me all the gauges I wanted. It's a bugger not having light on the fuel pressure. I used radio shack LED's for turn, bright, engine warning and T'd all the sending units with idiot light senders....
Here's what she looks like (custom built by moi)
http://www.brainsbivouac.com/cars/1948/Dash.AVI
Here's what she looks like (custom built by moi)
http://www.brainsbivouac.com/cars/1948/Dash.AVI
Hotshot
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Explain what you mean by they have to be electronic? Do you mean digital? If so, the only real option there is Dakota Digital. Dakota Digital - Digital Instrumentation and Accessories They have the indicators built in.
Laughing Gas
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Note - that video was taken with no steering wheel installed. After installing wheel, driving I realize that the volt idiot light is obstructed by the wheel - I'm 5'8" and have to lean up/right to check it once in a while.... That cluster has everything in it, but it is crowded and busy - there isn't a full millimeter between bezels.
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Fleet Mechanic
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I dont want the digital, but I want the electronic speedometer so i can have an accurate reading and no speedometer cable. I can see myself changing axle ratios and tramissions in the future so I want to be able to recalibrate it. Im 6'4 so seeing the gauges is not a problem. I am putting the 53-55 steering wheel on it so it should help visability.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Also the truck I need gauges for is a 51 so i need the two 5 inch gauges (i think I have not measured the wholes yet)
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Cargo Master
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Hey, Jordan, here's another idea. How about mounting the indicator lights in the steering column drop bracket? Just brainstorming here! Would you be able to see them easily? I don't know that you're going to find a set a gauges like you want with the indicators built in. I've looked around and haven't seen any.
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Fleet Mechanic
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I might break down and drill holes in the dash. Ive looked and looked and cannot find anything that suits me. I really hate to because i dont know that it would look so great..
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Fleet Mechanic
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Joe, go trip over a carb.... Maybe if you hit your head just right it will knock some sense into ya..... hahahahaha FOUND A SET!! New Vintage WoodWard and 1935 Sreies Gauges - egaugesplus
Laughing Gas
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From: Sterling CO
I was about to suggest an autometer pair - quad in one round, dual speedo/tach in the other round, but you just decimated my idea. Nailed it, all the gauges and turn/high beam / 1 warning all in 2 rounds... I like (too bad I am a monkey face guy though)
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Here is how I fit an aftermarket gauge into a '50 Ford. At the time I did this car, 10 years ago, there weren't any aftermarket gauges that would fit. I made a mahogany rim to fit the hole in the dash and the inside fit the gauge. Didn't have to damage the dash at all. I plan on doing this with the two in my 52 F1.
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Joe, go trip over a carb.... Maybe if you hit your head just right it will knock some sense into ya..... hahahahaha FOUND A SET!! New Vintage WoodWard and 1935 Sreies Gauges - egaugesplus