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FlatBroke
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Bruce,
I don't drink Coke either, but could not find a Dr. Pepper bottle opener.
The big thing I like about the bottle opener is the color. Sortta gives the interrior a different contrast.
I have plenty of tread plate aluminum and I think I'm going to have to re-make the insert for the guages. I screwed it up last night when I was trying to cut the holes for it.
It isn't much, but it is some kind of progress.
I don't drink Coke either, but could not find a Dr. Pepper bottle opener.
The big thing I like about the bottle opener is the color. Sortta gives the interrior a different contrast.
I have plenty of tread plate aluminum and I think I'm going to have to re-make the insert for the guages. I screwed it up last night when I was trying to cut the holes for it.
It isn't much, but it is some kind of progress.
Inked Monkey
Tarzan's tatted best friend
Lookin good, Flat!
I was thinking about switching the gauges out on my chevy. How are you gonna put the gas gauge and speedo back in? Do you just cut that circuit board thingy for the lights? or do you just fold it back?
Don't you love my technical terminology!
I was thinking about switching the gauges out on my chevy. How are you gonna put the gas gauge and speedo back in? Do you just cut that circuit board thingy for the lights? or do you just fold it back?
Don't you love my technical terminology!
FlatBroke
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Hey Inked,
Thanks for the compliments.
The gas guage and speedo are still in the truck. They hard mount to a seperate casing. Where I mounted the guages is basicly the cosmetic faceplate.
As far as the circuit board for the factory guages, I used duct tape so they would not ground out and then folded it out of the way.
Not a whole lot to it.
I still have not completed the install so I will take pics for you and post them here.
Thanks for the compliments.
The gas guage and speedo are still in the truck. They hard mount to a seperate casing. Where I mounted the guages is basicly the cosmetic faceplate.
As far as the circuit board for the factory guages, I used duct tape so they would not ground out and then folded it out of the way.
Not a whole lot to it.
I still have not completed the install so I will take pics for you and post them here.
gassersgarage
The California Kid
Hey, progress is progress, especially when it's HOT! Nice to see your truck coming along. You can always install a vaccum gauge in the 4th slot. Good for mileage...LOL
FlatBroke
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Tell me more about the vaccum guage.
I had thought about installing an A/F ratio meter to let me know when I'm running rich or lean.
I had thought about installing an A/F ratio meter to let me know when I'm running rich or lean.
joehalford01
'Vette brake specialist!
looking good flat, you beat me to it on the bottle opener! I have the exact same one in silver and was contemplating putting it on the dash when i start working on my truck again. 
FlatBroke
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Thanks Joe,
I had the idea and never said anything about it here. Then it shows up in discussion. Lakota said he was gonna mount his dentures to the dash cause in his day, theu used to use there teeth to open bottles with....
Still waiting to see a pic of that...
I had the idea and never said anything about it here. Then it shows up in discussion. Lakota said he was gonna mount his dentures to the dash cause in his day, theu used to use there teeth to open bottles with....
Still waiting to see a pic of that...
Inked Monkey
Tarzan's tatted best friend
Cool! I think I'm gonna do this. Did you just take a hack saw and cut the faceplate on the back to make it flush?
gassersgarage
The California Kid
When cruising, keep the vaccum as high as possible for the best mileage. Hot Rod did a build on a Monte Carlo, years ago. Used a vaccum gauge to determine the best cruising speed. Also, the old Impala SS's had a vaccum gauge where the clock would normally be. The tach was mounted on the center console. A/F meter would be a good choice too.
FlatBroke
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OK, Thanks...
I may just try it and see how it works.
I may just try it and see how it works.
FlatBroke
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Bonehead
Skull Master
You're gaining on it.
FlatBroke
Hostage Negotiator
Yeah,
Gaining on it but very, very slowly....
Progress is progress I guess.
Gaining on it but very, very slowly....
Progress is progress I guess.
joehalford01
'Vette brake specialist!
gauges look great flat. what are all the holes for on the other side of the dash?
FlatBroke
Hostage Negotiator
Tiny,
Not really 5 dollar limit, just sucks a lot of fuel......Even at IDLE....
Joe,
The holes in the other side of the dash are there from the factory. What you are looking at is a factory dash with all padding stripped down to bare metal and painted.
I had to do something to get rid of all that green in there.
I'm also posting the pics I put in the new thread. I mainly just want to keep them all in one location..........
Not really 5 dollar limit, just sucks a lot of fuel......Even at IDLE....
Joe,
The holes in the other side of the dash are there from the factory. What you are looking at is a factory dash with all padding stripped down to bare metal and painted.
I had to do something to get rid of all that green in there.
I'm also posting the pics I put in the new thread. I mainly just want to keep them all in one location..........
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FlatBroke
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Well,
I had very limited time in the garage I was useing today (where there was torch and welder) I wasn't able to get anything done on the front, but I did get some stuff made for the rear. Hope to get it installed tomorrow and maybe get the front done as well.
Also got to looking at the truck and may wind up having to remove the rear shackles to raise the rear up about 2 in.
Man I hope not.......
Talk about one step forward and two steps back.......GEEzzzzz
I had very limited time in the garage I was useing today (where there was torch and welder) I wasn't able to get anything done on the front, but I did get some stuff made for the rear. Hope to get it installed tomorrow and maybe get the front done as well.
Also got to looking at the truck and may wind up having to remove the rear shackles to raise the rear up about 2 in.
Man I hope not.......
Talk about one step forward and two steps back.......GEEzzzzz
