Since you are going with a 292 engine, save yourself a lot of trouble trying to restore the old gauges. You can buy modern looking gauges that will mount below the dash. You have a 292 engine that can use the more modern electrical sensors (water and oil). You can get them at your local parts store. The one to be careful with is the fuel gauge. The fuel level sensor in the tank has a 0 to 30 ohms range of operation.
