Originally Posted by HandyAndy
I had the distinct pleasure of installing a new temperature gauge in the '47. It works just like it should!

How do you big fellas work under the dash in these ADs? I'm 5'9" and 175 lbs, I'm just glad there wasn't any more of me to try to fit between that seat riser and the pedals........

Needless to say, I'm glad to have this job done!!

You lay every conceivable tool within easy hand reach without having to do an unnatural bend at the elbow, you light it up with as many lights as possible (that'll stay put), you lead in with your arms already extended cause theres no way to get them in position once your wedged in, you do every possible thing you can before diving in to minimize time on station and you wear safety glasses to deflect that which will fall directly on your face. You are guaranteed a sore back for a day or two afterwards.

I recently had to crawl under my 49 Chevy's dash to upgrade the gas gauge and lights to 12v's, I'm in no hurry to get the stock gauges working in the 49 GMC....

Dave

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