gauge cover wont fit??!
 

hey i got this a today the old guy gave it to me at work. and when i got home none of the holes are lineing up?

why

Re: gauge cover wont fit??!
 

Maybe for 73-79?

Re: gauge cover wont fit??!
 

The aluminum pieces do not fit exactly around the holes. They tend to be a bit smaller than the original instrument gauges. Although it is possible that you have one for an older truck.

Re: gauge cover wont fit??!
 

no i mean the screw holes are not lining up

Re: gauge cover wont fit??!
 

How far off are they from being lined up?

Whats wrong with your original? Is it metal or aluminum? I can't tell because it looks like it's been sanded or grinded on. If it's metal, gauge the holes off your original, weld up the ones that don't line up and drill new holes.

Re: gauge cover wont fit??!
 

They dont line up like the LMC ones are suppose to, theres another brand that the holes are offset, mine came with some self tapping trim screws to attach it..

Re: gauge cover wont fit??!
 

you may need to leave the original screws in the original gauge bezel and then put that aluminum trim over it with some new screws...you may have to drill some new holes if you can't find any self tapping screws as previously stated...

Re: gauge cover wont fit??!
 

think they are not suppose to you should of got screws with it

Re: gauge cover wont fit??!
 

The top two center screws are the ONLY ones that will aligne with the holes of the instrument panel. Those are usually longer screws to allow for centering the cover onto the bezel by screwing into the factory clips behind the panel. After that you use shorter screws that you can get at most hardware or auto supply stores. Drill a small hole and screw the instrument panel to the plastic panel.

Re: gauge cover wont fit??!
 

:agree:

i had to do the same thing with mine