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Old 05-11-2014, 07:19 AM   #1
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1956 dash gauges voltmeter?

Has anyone converted a standard TF dash to house a volt meter?
I'm not really sure I need an ammeter but can see some value in a volt meter.

Can I replace the ammeter with a voltmeter (obviously need some different graphics as well) ?

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Old 05-11-2014, 07:38 AM   #2
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Re: 1956 dash gauges voltmeter?

Do a search believe it was ogre that did 1 with a $10 AutoZone gauge
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Old 05-11-2014, 07:39 AM   #3
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Re: 1956 dash gauges voltmeter?

Looks pretty good to use the stock face
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Old 05-11-2014, 10:54 PM   #4
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Re: 1956 dash gauges voltmeter?

look in my build, i did a write up on converting a 2'' volt gauge into the stock cluster
i kept the stock face and needle. bent the needle to be in the center at 13 volts



if you like what i did post up a comment to move my build from page 10 oblivion

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Old 05-12-2014, 05:32 AM   #5
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Re: 1956 dash gauges voltmeter?

Thanks I'll check it out
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