Thanks Ron. That's really nice.



miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Mike;
Here is a picture of the gauge cluster in the dash. The only thing I didn't like was that I had to put the high beam LED indicator off to the left side. I would have preferred to put it above the speedo, but the bezel didn't leave any room to put there.

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

Some really neat instruments from several members, I will be starting soon.
Thanks

That’s gorgeous, Ron. We’ll need to see a picture when it’s all done, showing the whole dash.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

So it was definitely a challenge to get the dash cluster out without removing the dash, but it can be done. Since we upgraded the Ranch Wagon to a 1 wire alternator, we went for a SW Antique Beige 5 gauge set from Boese Engineering which includes polished aluminum bezels specifically for the 56 dash. The fuel guage is compatible with the stock sending unit so no need to tear that out. I think it came out pretty nice.

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

Thanks Chuck! Yeah, I know what you mean! I can't twist my body into a pretzel anymore like in the old days! I have all the seats out of the wagon and even laying flat on the floor with the column and brake pedal in the way you are really limited. I'll keep on trying.

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

In a word yes, but they can be difficult to locate and remove. When I'm under the dash like that I usually take the front seat out so I can lay flatter. Makes quite a difference at my age. There is no simple way. A flexible (wire rope?) extension and deep well socket helps.


Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I am in the process of rewiring our 56 Ranch Wagon including a new gauge set. Right now I'm leaning toward a Stewart Warner 5 gauge set that uses a GPS Speedometer. My question is; Is it possible to remove the gauge cluster from the dash without removing the dash? The shop manual says that there are 8 studs/nuts that hold the gauge cluster to the dash, but after disconnecting all the wires, I have only been able to get to a couple of them so far. 

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

I replaced the clock in my 56 Victoria some years ago with a 1 1/16  tack picked up at a auto parts store, it came out looking like a factory installed unit.

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