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| | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 324 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 324 | Anyone have pics showing how Dolphin Gauges in a 51 are fastened to the dash from behind?
Wondering if making small tabs attached to the old threaded studs is the best way to go? Would appreciate any suggestions or imput from fellow bolters who have done this install. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 159 | Someone else threw this idea out and it worked great for me: I cut the back out of my original gauges and installed th dolphin gauges into them. Then you use the original mounting tabs and bolts.
Craig
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CK
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,760 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,760 | I'd suggest fabricating small right-angle tabs from 1/16" sheet metal, and attaching them to the replacement gauges with high-strength epoxy. Then use the original mounting screws to attach the new gauges.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | A large hose clamp works too... | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 159 | The trouble with epoxy-ing tabs to the gauge is that most aftermarket 5"gauges are too small to fit the opening. I suspect that is so they can sell us $130 bezel! By using the original housing, you avoid this cost and it looks like it was made for the truck.
It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility in occupation which brings happiness. - Thomas Jefferson
CK
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 324 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 324 | Thanks everyone for all the great Ideas and advise. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 328 | I used the Autometer 5 inchers that they spec for 47-53 stove bolts...
Used stock bezels and the provided mounting hardware...
No issues, look good, really accurate, too
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