AutoMeter Instrument panel??
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AutoMeter Instrument panel??
Does anyone have photos of the AutoMeter panel in their truck with gauges??
I was considering getting one, but the Ford instruments are tilted up toward the driver, and this panel seems to leave the gauges up straight, making them, it would seem, more awkward to read at a glance.
https://www.autometer.com/direct-fit...100-73-79.html
In the past I have had to purchase the offset ring that mounts between the gauge and dash so you can 'aim' it one way, but having to buy one for 6 gauges?? That's B.S.! You'd think a little better design out of AutoMeter??? ...corners cut...
I was considering getting one, but the Ford instruments are tilted up toward the driver, and this panel seems to leave the gauges up straight, making them, it would seem, more awkward to read at a glance.
https://www.autometer.com/direct-fit...100-73-79.html
In the past I have had to purchase the offset ring that mounts between the gauge and dash so you can 'aim' it one way, but having to buy one for 6 gauges?? That's B.S.! You'd think a little better design out of AutoMeter??? ...corners cut...
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No I do not have an Autometer Dash. Jump on that price you showed, because this one is crazy. https://www.ebay.com/itm/332475974152
Maybe some shopping or calling around will help out with your situtation? https://newvintageusallc.mybigcommer...79-ford-truck/
Another crazy $ one. https://classicdash.com/product/1973...ck-dash-panel/
https://www.egaugesplus.com/73-79-fo...-packages.html
Cool https://www.intellitronix.com/produc...placement-dash
https://www.restorationautosupply.co...uck/1973-1979/
FTE talk about it. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...esign-pix.html
Check out this Buck Rogers/Batmobile set up. https://www.theonegauge.com/product/73-79-ford-truck/
Maybe some shopping or calling around will help out with your situtation? https://newvintageusallc.mybigcommer...79-ford-truck/
Another crazy $ one. https://classicdash.com/product/1973...ck-dash-panel/
https://www.egaugesplus.com/73-79-fo...-packages.html
Cool https://www.intellitronix.com/produc...placement-dash
https://www.restorationautosupply.co...uck/1973-1979/
FTE talk about it. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...esign-pix.html
Check out this Buck Rogers/Batmobile set up. https://www.theonegauge.com/product/73-79-ford-truck/
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Search in facebook in the 73-79 ford group. There are some guys 3D printing all kinds of stuff for the 73-79. They just came out with an A pillar gauge pod, 2 and 3 gauge. Looks nice.
https://3dprintedfordparts.com/
https://3dprintedfordparts.com/
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The panel that Auto Meter sells is the same as the one Classic Dash sells. Classic Dash gives AC vent or no AC vent option. They lean the gauges at about the same angle as stock. I installed one for a friend. They're stupid overpriced, but what are ya gonna do? I plan to install one in my truck.
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I thought you were talking about this one. I want it, but then again, I love my classic gauges.
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