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Blind Driver · 07-02-2009, 07:59 PM

I ordered a replacement dash to replace the old OEM gauges with my Autometers, but it's not really what I'm looking for.
While driving around with the dash apart, I realized I like the dash better without the overhang of the dashpad. So now I'm looking to replace the entire assembly and possibly order a wiring kit as I am getting tired of looking at the jumble of green wires. Most of that junk isn't even hooked up anymore.

Anyone have any decent close up pics or know of an aftermarket unit?

JetFxr · 07-02-2009, 09:26 PM

Here's mine made it from 6066 aluminum a few years ago, simple to bend up then I welded the end caps on. The dash pad is from a right hand drive, no hump thing on the pass side (but a bitch to find if you trash one). I used VDO gages but Autometers would work also. This photo was shot before I finished the remodel, the Scout steering column plastic thing will also wrap around the column. The speedo is not installed either in this picture.

Urban Wheeler · 07-03-2009, 11:54 AM

I've seen a few guys lay an aluminum panel over the stock dash and fill it with new gages, then junk the dash pad.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost....06&postcount=4

budget76 · 07-03-2009, 03:48 PM

Pretty sure Snoop made a cover that replaced the dash pad, like his guage panels he sells now for the round gauges. I know i've seen pics, it was just a big flat sheet covering the whole dash area.

The Fleckster · 07-03-2009, 04:07 PM

Here are two different ones from projects I have done. The difference was the position of the indicator lights. I like them because they are labled and have arrows instead of a plain led.
I used Mikes (IH only) stainless dash as that was all that was available at the time. TheyTurned out nice

The Fleckster · 07-03-2009, 04:09 PM

Lights moved. You gotta snug them down right before you install them to straighted them perfectley.

sprout4two · 07-04-2009, 06:24 AM

Fleck - Sweet fawking dash pad. That looks sick.

Blind Driver · 07-04-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The Fleckster

Lights moved. You gotta snug them down right before you install them to straighted them perfectley.

That's the same panel I ordered, but I was thought it would be a flush fit against the old dash. I may take measurements of the panel and duplicate/modify it later.

Urban Wheeler · 07-04-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budget76

Pretty sure Snoop made a cover that replaced the dash pad, like his guage panels he sells now for the round gauges. I know i've seen pics, it was just a big flat sheet covering the whole dash area.

I think that was in the RockScout build, but I didn't want to go through the whole thread to find it.

Blind Driver · 07-04-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Wheeler

I think that was in the RockScout build, but I didn't want to go through the whole thread to find it.

I forgot about D&C

. I like the flat panel much better.

Snoopy · 07-04-2009, 11:27 AM

The krawler dash. That's what I called it. Did it on Rusty. However, I still used round gauges.

Blind Driver · 07-04-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopy

The krawler dash. That's what I called it. Did it on Rusty. However, I still used round gauges.

Much better looking then using those old damn square gauges. I never could drill a square hole

Mechanos · 07-04-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind Driver

Much better looking then using those old damn square gauges. I never could drill a square hole

meh... anyone can drill a round hole.... it takes talent to drill a square hole.

Urban Wheeler · 07-05-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechanos

meh... anyone can drill a round hole.... it takes talent to drill a square hole.

It's easy if you have a square drill bit.

dboy · 07-05-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Wheeler

It's easy if you have a square drill bit.

got it right here (watch the video its sweet)

http://www.slatertools.com/index.htm

and its called "Rotary Broaching"

R290 · 07-05-2009, 09:30 PM

I just looked and Mike now sells a dash conversion that uses the 2 1/16 gauges, he still has the 2 5/8 size too.
I removed my old gauges and the tin cover. I made a cardboard template and then cut of a piece of sheet aluminum I had laying around to fit and then made some cardboard templates of the gauges to figured out my layout. No speedo as the GPS does that job.
I used some 10 gauge copper wire to plug into the existing wiring harness.

edit.. I left in the dash pad as they are good to have in case of accident. Need to get a pic during the day

war pony · 07-06-2009, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R290

I just looked and Mike now sells a dash conversion that uses the 2 1/16 gauges, he still has the 2 5/8 size too.
I removed my old gauges and the tin cover. I made a cardboard template and then cut of a piece of sheet aluminum I had laying around to fit and then made some cardboard templates of the gauges to figured out my layout. No speedo as the GPS does that job.
I used some 10 gauge copper wire to plug into the existing wiring harness.

edit.. I left in the dash pad as they are good to have in case of accident. Need to get a pic during the day

A coffee pot,can opener,toaster oven and a dish washer. Your dash has it all.

spreader · 07-06-2009, 08:31 AM

Great looking dashes, all. I have a 4X8X1/8 sheet of aluminum just for that project. Thanks for the ideas of where to start. Now if only my 345 could rev to that 10K Tach.

R290 · 07-06-2009, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spreader

Great looking dashes, all. I have a 4X8X1/8 sheet of aluminum just for that project. Thanks for the ideas of where to start. Now if only my 345 could rev to that 10K Tach.

I was going to get a diesel tach as they only to like 5K and that would have been about right. I held off forever on that tach as it went to 10K, but since it matches the rest of the gauges I got it.
You can get some carbon fiber sticker to cover the aluminum to give it a cool look too.
War Pony, now I just need to work on the refrigerated beer dispenser.

war pony · 07-06-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R290

I was going to get a diesel tach as they only to like 5K and that would have been about right. I held off forever on that tach as it went to 10K, but since it matches the rest of the gauges I got it.
You can get some carbon fiber sticker to cover the aluminum to give it a cool look too.
War Pony, now I just need to work on the refrigerated beer dispenser.

for sure on the beer dispenser, and remember it needs to be as cold as the rockies.

Snoopy · 07-07-2009, 08:45 AM

Autometer's HotRod series gauges have a tack that are 7000 RPM and are full sweep gauges. Which is why I use them. That way, the freakin' gauge acutally moves between idle and redline.

RustoleumWhite · 07-07-2009, 09:05 AM

I've always liked the dash pad and square gauges. Been liking the NO dash I have in the racer/blue truck as well (just a triple pack of gauges screwed to the cowl and a tach strapped to the column). But thats really only appropriate for a stripped down rig.

Never thought of running without the pad and making a plate. Actually looks good (for a wheeler) and opens up the inside a bit. Food for thought, thanks for the idea(s) Snoop

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tsm1mt · 07-07-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Blind Driver

Much better looking then using those old damn square gauges. I never could drill a square hole

You need to get a UniTool or UniPunch and the right dies.. then square holes are EASY.

Just stick it in the press, apply pressure, done.

Snoopy · 07-07-2009, 10:33 AM

Thanks.

Funny, the reason I built the krawler dash in the first place was so that I could run a bar across the dash closer to windshield (or farther from the steering wheel). Plus the pad was cracked up and didn't match anything anymore.

Blind Driver · 07-07-2009, 06:46 PM

I'm liking this one a bunch for $275.00

It'll need to be modified to fit a Scout.

07-02-2009, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blind Driver Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29177 Location: New Albany, IN Posts: 1,829	Dash Options I ordered a replacement dash to replace the old OEM gauges with my Autometers, but it's not really what I'm looking for. While driving around with the dash apart, I realized I like the dash better without the overhang of the dashpad. So now I'm looking to replace the entire assembly and possibly order a wiring kit as I am getting tired of looking at the jumble of green wires. Most of that junk isn't even hooked up anymore. Anyone have any decent close up pics or know of an aftermarket unit?

07-02-2009, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
JetFxr wondering aimless Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4586 Location: Somewhere in the middle of Montana Posts: 1,559	Here's mine made it from 6066 aluminum a few years ago, simple to bend up then I welded the end caps on. The dash pad is from a right hand drive, no hump thing on the pass side (but a bitch to find if you trash one). I used VDO gages but Autometers would work also. This photo was shot before I finished the remodel, the Scout steering column plastic thing will also wrap around the column. The speedo is not installed either in this picture. Attached Images __________________ RIP Ricky, you are missed.

07-03-2009, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
budget76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38264 Location: Rocky Hill CT Posts: 997	Pretty sure Snoop made a cover that replaced the dash pad, like his guage panels he sells now for the round gauges. I know i've seen pics, it was just a big flat sheet covering the whole dash area. __________________ 76 Scout, 85 Toy. SOLD 94 Cherokee. 5.5" lift, D44 truetrack rear, 4.10's, 35" MTR Kevlars, etc

07-03-2009, 04:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Fleckster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3178 Location: Bremerton, WA. USA Posts: 833	Here are two different ones from projects I have done. The difference was the position of the indicator lights. I like them because they are labled and have arrows instead of a plain led. I used Mikes (IH only) stainless dash as that was all that was available at the time. TheyTurned out nice Attached Images __________________ John Back Country Binders 4x4 ( bcb4x4.com ) Last edited by The Fleckster; 07-03-2009 at 04:10 PM.

07-03-2009, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Fleckster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3178 Location: Bremerton, WA. USA Posts: 833	Lights moved. You gotta snug them down right before you install them to straighted them perfectley. Attached Images __________________ John Back Country Binders 4x4 ( bcb4x4.com )

07-04-2009, 06:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
sprout4two Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 31431 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 126	Fleck - Sweet fawking dash pad. That looks sick.

07-04-2009, 11:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Snoopy Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5650 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,520	The krawler dash. That's what I called it. Did it on Rusty. However, I still used round gauges.

07-05-2009, 09:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
R290 AF6 OD Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46467 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,640	I just looked and Mike now sells a dash conversion that uses the 2 1/16 gauges, he still has the 2 5/8 size too. I removed my old gauges and the tin cover. I made a cardboard template and then cut of a piece of sheet aluminum I had laying around to fit and then made some cardboard templates of the gauges to figured out my layout. No speedo as the GPS does that job. I used some 10 gauge copper wire to plug into the existing wiring harness. edit.. I left in the dash pad as they are good to have in case of accident. Need to get a pic during the day Attached Images __________________ 73 IH Scout Last edited by R290; 07-05-2009 at 09:39 PM.

07-06-2009, 08:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
spreader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 132020 Posts: 297	Great looking dashes, all. I have a 4X8X1/8 sheet of aluminum just for that project. Thanks for the ideas of where to start. Now if only my 345 could rev to that 10K Tach.

07-07-2009, 08:45 AM	#21 (permalink)
Snoopy Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5650 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,520	Autometer's HotRod series gauges have a tack that are 7000 RPM and are full sweep gauges. Which is why I use them. That way, the freakin' gauge acutally moves between idle and redline.

07-07-2009, 09:05 AM	#22 (permalink)
RustoleumWhite Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4506 Location: WA Posts: 4,662	I've always liked the dash pad and square gauges. Been liking the NO dash I have in the racer/blue truck as well (just a triple pack of gauges screwed to the cowl and a tach strapped to the column). But thats really only appropriate for a stripped down rig. Never thought of running without the pad and making a plate. Actually looks good (for a wheeler) and opens up the inside a bit. Food for thought, thanks for the idea(s) Snoop . __________________ I wheel a mean jackstand Last edited by RustoleumWhite; 07-07-2009 at 09:05 AM.

07-07-2009, 10:33 AM	#24 (permalink)
Snoopy Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5650 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,520	Thanks. Funny, the reason I built the krawler dash in the first place was so that I could run a bar across the dash closer to windshield (or farther from the steering wheel). Plus the pad was cracked up and didn't match anything anymore.

07-07-2009, 06:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
Blind Driver Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29177 Location: New Albany, IN Posts: 1,829	I'm liking this one a bunch for $275.00 It'll need to be modified to fit a Scout. Last edited by Blind Driver; 07-07-2009 at 06:58 PM.

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