Center Gauge Install

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  1. mrskydog

    mrskydog Ford Fan Living The Dream

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    Well the weather was nasty here in Michigan today so I installed my Cluster in the Old Center Vent Space to day. Used Auto Meter Carbon Fiber 2inch Gauges. Here are some Pictures I will put a Tech Article up later. I think it came out pretty nice. ...Kirk:yahoo: maverick_gauge_cluster-10_original.jpg [​IMG]
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    looks nice man really clean
     
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    I gutted the Original Center Dash vent with a Tile Cutter,it took some time. and 2 inch PCV will fit Perfect inside the Frame work.
     
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    I love it!:thumbs2: Nice work. It even makes me think about cutting up my non-AC dash to make this happen in my car.
     
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    Looks great!
     
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    Nice work, looks clean :thumbs2: . I just bought some 2 1/2" tubing last week for my cluster arrangement. Thinking to remove my ashtray and fill that area then blow 3 holes and tig in the tubing on an angle. I dont have a vent area on the 71.

    Great job sorta makes me wish I had a vent because my whole dash has to come out to do my idea correctly.
     
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    I did this with my 71 but I used PVC like "MRSKYDOG" I added F150 vents instead of gauges but either would work. dash2_original.jpg dash1_original.jpg dash3_original.jpg
     
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    nice thanx I might try the pvc looks pretty clean and easier to do. thanx for pics especially the back shot.
     

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