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YellowWing
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I got a complete set of gauges which were supposed to be for Ford however. Temp sender was a 3/8 pipe and the Y uses a 1/4. Gauge sets include a new fuel sender but the hole pattern is different than the old ford pattern. This was solved by getting a adapter from Classic. The good thing about the new sender is it's the same ohm and pattern as all marine senders and most auto as well. Since I work at a boat shop replacements if ever needed will be easy. Mike
1956 Fairlane Victoria (ORREO)
Overlooking Beautiful Rimrock AZ
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kcblueoval
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I know that Classic Instruments uses different fuel gauges depending on the Ohm reading from your fuel tank sending unit. Did you specify what Ohm range you wanted or did you get a new sending unit? Which gauge (model number) did you order and does it work correctly with your stock sending unit?
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kcblueoval
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YellowWing
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The gauges are all new Classic Instruments, 5" speedo and 21/8" for the rest. Here is a link http://www.classicinstruments.com/gaugeselector.aspx?ProductCode=AT54SLC&SeriesCode=ATPanel has now been painted and I should have gauges installed by next week. Will post pictures when done. Mike
1956 Fairlane Victoria (ORREO) Overlooking Beautiful Rimrock AZ
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The lights definitely have their benefits. Something a light doesn't do is let you know if you can get home or if you need to call the tow truck. I would like to make some kind of controller that works in conjunction with my gauges that sets off a buzzer if any one of them gets into a pre determined "danger zone." That will get my attention so I can check the gauges and see what's going on. Lights don't always work for me on a bright day.
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Y block Billy
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Just a note, I have heard of people with guages ruin motors because they weren't paying attention to them. When an idiot light comes on it gets your attention and has saved me a motor before. I would always keep the idiot lights but if you want guages install them separately.
 55 Vicky & customline 58 Rack Dump, 55 F350 yard truck, 57 F100 59 & 61 P 400's, 58 F100 custom cab, 69 F100, 79 F150, 82 F600 ramp truck, 90 mustang conv 7 up, 94 Mustang, Should I continue?
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kcblueoval
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Your gauges and dash look great. Did you used the 2-1/8" gauges with the original chrome rings? It's hard to see if you used the original chrome rings. The stock openings are almost 2-5/8" in diameter without the chrome rings. I said almost, not big enough for the 2-5/8" gauges to slide in. Like an earlier post to this chain someone else I think used the 2-5/8" gauges. What diameter is the speedometer 4-5/8 or 5"? Great job. Please, give us more info.  kcblueoval
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YellowWing
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Here is a picture of my new dash. Still needs paint etc but looks pretty good already. Gauges are Classic Instruments. Mike 
1956 Fairlane Victoria (ORREO) Overlooking Beautiful Rimrock AZ
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Mine's a street rod, also. If you've done the gauge swap, any chance of getting a picture of the results? Thanks, Ron
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YellowWing
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kcblueoval (7/7/2010)
I have a '56 Ford Vicky and have been studying this issue for awhile now. I have been looking at the Auto Meter Gauges (American Muscle) and the Classic Instrument (All American series) gauges. They are both very similar. I like the 5" speedo/tach combo and then use the 2-1/16 oil, temp, fuel, & Volt gauges. They are not exactly like the stock gauges but are close. I like the 5" speedo/tach combo. The Auto Meter speedo goes to 120 MPH and the Classic goes to 140 MPH. I think the 120 is plenty fast enough. Plus it will let the 60 MPH range be in the middle of the sweep range. Closer to what is stock and realistic... The sets are not cheap but they are cheaper than having your stock set rebuilt. Is it a Street Rod or a Concours d'elgance classic? I voted Street Rod for my ride. It is my ride after all... Good luck in your search. KC Blue Oval I am doing this conversion right now. It is not complete but I will post photos tomorrow. Mike
1956 Fairlane Victoria (ORREO) Overlooking Beautiful Rimrock AZ
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MoonShadow
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I've actually done both. Using the chrome rings from the stock gauges provides a base for regular gauges (I used Stewart Warner). I've set up another dash with the Autometer gauges. They have a larger base circle and required the gauge holes to be cut larger. I had this done by a machine shop to make sure they were even. I'm still using the stock speedometer though. Either way gives you modern gauges without much modification. And looks good. Chuck in NH
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