New custom dash panels (similar to F600)

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I'm going to be making one nearly identical but will be re-using/cutting/painting the factory plastic gauge assembly and adding either an aluminum or sheet metal surface too it to mount the Autometer gauges.

It's a pretty simple project and will cost less than $10 bucks for the metal and a can of paint.
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Jobless wrote:I'm going to be making one nearly identical but will be re-using/cutting/painting the factory plastic gauge assembly and adding either an aluminum or sheet metal surface too it to mount the Autometer gauges.

It's a pretty simple project and will cost less than $10 bucks for the metal and a can of paint.
Post some pics when you get it done! This is really nice!
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Ford390pwr wrote:
Jobless wrote:I'm going to be making one nearly identical but will be re-using/cutting/painting the factory plastic gauge assembly and adding either an aluminum or sheet metal surface too it to mount the Autometer gauges.

It's a pretty simple project and will cost less than $10 bucks for the metal and a can of paint.
Post some pics when you get it done! This is really nice!
When I can figure out how to update the website I'll post up some more pictures
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Hey Jobless

Can't wait to see your new dash panel. You may have a few customers if it looks good. Keep us updated.
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F-100Ranger wrote:Hey Jobless

Can't wait to see your new dash panel. You may have a few customers if it looks good. Keep us updated.
....as I may be unemployed and looking for a way to make a few bucks I just might want to sell a few

A friend I saw today offered to media blast it and then anodize it black for free when I get it done.
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Hey Jobless, can I ask a stupid question? When I look at this image from your site:
http://www.coyotemotorsports.net/Projec ... %20021.jpg
Is that a newer front clip on a 72 cab? It just looks add in that pic!

On a side note, I would be interested in seeing your dash mod, and may be interested in buying it if you are selling them!
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Ford390pwr wrote:Hey Jobless, can I ask a stupid question? When I look at this image from your site:
http://www.coyotemotorsports.net/Projec ... %20021.jpg
Is that a newer front clip on a 72 cab? It just looks add in that pic!

On a side note, I would be interested in seeing your dash mod, and may be interested in buying it if you are selling them!
It's the stock '72 front clip but I removed all the trim and between the fading colors and rust it doesn't quite look right.
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Just ordered the guages, Autometer Phantom.

I allready had the tranny temp, electronic speedo & pedestal tach of the same series so I just had to pick up the mechanical/electronic adapter for the speedo and the other gauges I didn't allready have.

here's the parts (Summitracing)

ATM-5780 Electronic Tach
ATM-5887 0-120mph Speedo (similar but not the exact model I have)
ATM-5757 Transmission Temperature, 100-250 Degrees F
ATM-2234 Angle Rings
ATM-5291 Speedometer sender (converts the mechanical cable to an electronic signal)
ATM-5715 Fuel Level, Empty/Full, 73 Ohms/8-12 Ohms
ATM-5721 Oil Pressure, 0-100 psi.
ATM-5737 Water Temperature, 100-250 Degrees F
ATM-5791 Voltmeter, 8-18 Volts

I also started to lay out the 1/8" aluminum dash plate.
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Sounds like my project. Im using an old metal gauge set and tig welding the backing plate after i cut holes for autometer "American Platinum" gauges.
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What years/models came with a metal panel?
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They seem to have had either but it seems the 67-69 are more likely to be the metal ones.
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I would love to put some custom gauges like Autometers in my truck. They cost SOOO MUCH.... not including fab time for a panel, or the price of a custom panel. Also seems to me like the sensors for the gauges would suckto install, too.
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The cost is about 300 dollars total. The speedometer can be used with an OEM Ford electric hall-effect sensor, and autometer has a gas gauge in any style that is compatable with our sending units. Ill keep updating as my gauge project progresses.

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