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#97234 09/19/2006 4:01 AM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2006 Posts: 102 | Hello all.
Well it's time to consider the dash. I have a '54 all converted to 12 volt and I am wanting to know if there is a way to use the original gauges? If there is not, does anyone have a recomendation on a cluster that still retains the old "look". As always, THANKS
All the best, Ted
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#97235 09/19/2006 5:01 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | TEDS 54 PANEL,
You can use all your stock gauges, or buy new shiny ones.
The only gauge that is actually voltage sensitive is the fuel gauge. A simple, inexpensive voltage reducer can make your stock one work perfectly.
You can buy completely new modules from many of the vendors if you choose to.
The sky is the limit, but they can all look perfectly STOCK if that's what you want.
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#97236 09/20/2006 6:38 AM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | | | |
#97237 09/25/2006 3:32 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | haneline http://www.haneline.com/home.html they have a new 3 in one 5'' for our trucks .... Ps stu's right get rid of the amp gauge and go voltmeter, which will require a little different wiring, and probably easier too. you can reface them too.
Jim & Caroline
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#97238 09/26/2006 12:24 AM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | I am wanting to know if there is a way to use the original gauges? As Stuart said, if you want to keep as many gauges as possible (and keep them looking the same) you can by a $15 Runtz voltage reducer for the fuel gauge (or buy a 12v original-looking fuel gauge from one of the repo parts vendors). No need to do anything with any other gauge - they will all work fine. | | |
#97239 09/26/2006 1:16 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 70 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 70 | Hey Carolines Truck;
how do you like the Haneline Gauges? The 3 in 1 is pretty cool looking. What color did you choose? | | |
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