56 Dash Insert ?
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56 Dash Insert ?
I have recieved the dash insert (six guage) and I know the dash has to be cut to accept the guages. Since I don't yet have the guages but I need to cut out the dash now can anyone give some advice on how to do this? Do I cut out to follow the outline of the out side of the insert which means that I have about 3/ 16ths of overlap or do I cut out where the individual guages need to come through the dash? This question is probably as clear as mud but maybe you understand , thanks.
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learpilot,
You might want to post a pic of your dash insert in a gallery so we can try to help you out. There are several different inserts available, but the ones I've seen that hold 6 gauges do require a kind of "half moon" arc to be cut out below the existing opening. Post a pic of yours and maybe we can help.
good luck,
Kent
You might want to post a pic of your dash insert in a gallery so we can try to help you out. There are several different inserts available, but the ones I've seen that hold 6 gauges do require a kind of "half moon" arc to be cut out below the existing opening. Post a pic of yours and maybe we can help.
good luck,
Kent
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Learpilot, I have been thinking about your question and I think your asking if you have to cut all the excess metal out? That is what we did on mine, and it left very little room for lower mounting holes. Im looking at my insert now with gauges in it and it looks like you would only have to trim enough to clear the actual gauge, leaving a little larger overlap.
I hope this helps Wayne
I hope this helps Wayne
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Thanks Wayne, that was my question, I plan to just cut enough to clear the guage holes leaving more metal behind the insert. Although the insert does not have a lower mounting hole, it would probably be best to secure it at the bottom as well. Can cast Al be drilled? Thanks again, Jerry
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Jerry, my insert has two threaded holes near bottom, 8/32. I'm mounting studs in them and then just running some nuts on from behind dash
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