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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 07:32 AM
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Interested in a new gauge cluster

Hey guys! I wanted to see who might be interested in a hot rod gauge cluster for the 48-50 trucks. I’m going to build a custom cluster for myself and wanted to see if there was anyone else interested. Going to mount 2 85mm gauges to give speed, tach, temp, oil, volt and fuel. Price will be around $300.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 11:43 AM
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So, are you intending to sell entire cluster? Pics would help.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 12:02 PM
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Yea the entire cluster. No pics just yet. I’m in the prototyping phase for my own truck and wanted to put out feelers if this was something others would be interested in.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2024 | 06:05 AM
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Gauge panel

Originally Posted by ernie lail
Hey guys! I wanted to see who might be interested in a hot rod gauge cluster for the 48-50 trucks. I’m going to build a custom cluster for myself and wanted to see if there was anyone else interested. Going to mount 2 85mm gauges to give speed, tach, temp, oil, volt and fuel. Price will be around $300.
I have a 49 F1 do you know of any one who makes a panel insert for modern gauges?
Thanks
 
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Old Mar 2, 2024 | 06:07 AM
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Sure I'm interested.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2024 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RC Dore
I have a 49 F1 do you know of any one who makes a panel insert for modern gauges?
Thanks
Dolphin is used by many:

https://www.dolphingauges.com/produc...-50-ford-truck

Anyone not using their stock panel, PM me as I have an interest in what you are discarding.
 
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Hi guys! I actually made a prototype for my truck. I need to test fit it. Since feedback was limited, I will set anyone up with the file so they can have their own gauge face plate cut from the material of their choosing.
 
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Thanks! Just what I was looking for!
 
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Originally Posted by ernie lail
Hi guys! I actually made a prototype for my truck. I need to test fit it. Since feedback was limited, I will set anyone up with the file so they can have their own gauge face plate cut from the material of their choosing.
Love to see what you came up with?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 06:55 PM
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Pics of the finished piece. Uses the existing gauge housing. I cut the back out to make room for the larger gauges.

Ended up with a tiny gap on the right side. May have been due to my bolts, but I extended the finalized files in any case.


 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 06:56 PM
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Here's the compressed files for the cutter. Just expand and you should get a PDF and a DXF. DXF will go to the cutting company and the PDF is for your reference/modification.

I would recommend sendcutsend.com. You can order the cut in a variety of material.

Post some pics if you guys decide to go with my design.
 
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Nice idea. I like it

Way back when, I fabbed a "temporary" cluster for my 49. I took the cluster from a ,mid 90's GM van and some black acrylic from the local plastic store and made it all fit the original housing. Total invested price was approx $25.


 
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