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t-tung · 10-19-2015, 01:28 PM

Hey guys. I decided to save myself some coin on the V-shaped Autometer gauge cluster that will fit in the stock hole. I decided to clearance the bezel on the inside so I can fit (4) 2 1/16" gauges across the top and a 3 3/8" speedo with tach in the bottom. I thought it was just steel that had been chromed but hit it with the Dremel it's not throwing any sparks so I'm thinking stainless?? It seems to have a chrome finish on it that's bubbling up though. I didn't think you could chrome over stainless but maybe I'm wrong? So what is it? Pewter? It's too heavy to be aluminum. I'm trying to figure out ho I'm going to finish it. The chrome is coming of so I'm thinking about just hiring it with a wire wheel and leaving it "brushed" as long as it isn't some goofy metal that is going to oxidize and look like crap.

1project2many · 10-19-2015, 03:29 PM

I believe it's zinc die cast, i.e. pot metal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pot_metal

1-ton of fun · 10-19-2015, 03:44 PM

http://www.egaugesplus.com/55-59-che...sh-panel.html#

1-ton of fun · 10-19-2015, 03:45 PM

^ that might be interesting to you...

t-tung · 10-19-2015, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1project2many

I believe it's zinc die cast, i.e. pot metal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pot_metal

Thanks bud that's what I needed to know. I guess leaving it brushed will be okay. If nothing else, I may get it hydro-dipped.

1-ton: I appreciate it. I've never seen those before. I plan on making the back piece out of solid oak and cutting holes in it for the gauges. Then I plan on torching it, sanding it and then staining it to match some door mounted arm rests in making out of whiskey barrel slats. Should look killer when I'm done

10-19-2015, 01:28 PM	#1
t-tung Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 97	57 Gauge Bezel Material? Hey guys. I decided to save myself some coin on the V-shaped Autometer gauge cluster that will fit in the stock hole. I decided to clearance the bezel on the inside so I can fit (4) 2 1/16" gauges across the top and a 3 3/8" speedo with tach in the bottom. I thought it was just steel that had been chromed but hit it with the Dremel it's not throwing any sparks so I'm thinking stainless?? It seems to have a chrome finish on it that's bubbling up though. I didn't think you could chrome over stainless but maybe I'm wrong? So what is it? Pewter? It's too heavy to be aluminum. I'm trying to figure out ho I'm going to finish it. The chrome is coming of so I'm thinking about just hiring it with a wire wheel and leaving it "brushed" as long as it isn't some goofy metal that is going to oxidize and look like crap.

10-19-2015, 03:29 PM	#2
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,191	Re: 57 Gauge Bezel Material? I believe it's zinc die cast, i.e. pot metal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pot_metal

10-19-2015, 03:44 PM	#3
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: 57 Gauge Bezel Material? http://www.egaugesplus.com/55-59-che...sh-panel.html# __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

10-19-2015, 03:45 PM	#4
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: 57 Gauge Bezel Material? ^ that might be interesting to you... __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'



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