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Old 09-17-2007, 08:40 PM   #1
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FYI Covan's Not Worth The Money!!!

I bought a covan's guage insert for the 67 and the fit on these things suck. None of the screw holes line up and the wiper and light holes are about 1/8" off on each side. I am going to keep it since I already bought the guages but I would not put one in anything that was show worthy. Just a heads up guys
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Old 09-17-2007, 09:35 PM   #2
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So many things wrong with things I buy in general..worst thing..small $ item was plastic door rod clips (don't remake metal ones) NEVER did work..Went to junkyard next day and scavenged a handfull...
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Old 09-17-2007, 09:42 PM   #3
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I bought a covan's guage insert for the 67 and the fit on these things suck. None of the screw holes line up and the wiper and light holes are about 1/8" off on each side. I am going to keep it since I already bought the guages but I would not put one in anything that was show worthy. Just a heads up guys
same experience here too. even after predrilling everything for stress relief the gauge panel has still managed to crack up i'm assumeing due to temperature cycling. i plan on replacing it with one from a feller here on the board. can't remember his handle but he's created quite a buzz lately about his machined pieces. -steve
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Old 09-17-2007, 10:12 PM   #4
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Man, and I was seriously thinking about getting the brushed alum one. Good lookin' out!
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Old 09-17-2007, 10:28 PM   #5
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Pics would be nice. If your not to po'd at the panel to take one
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Old 09-17-2007, 10:54 PM   #6
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Re: FYI Covan's Not Worth The Money!!!

The one I bought for the 68 several years ago also had the mounting holes all out of whack.
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Old 09-18-2007, 08:27 AM   #7
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Pics would be nice. If your not to po'd at the panel to take one
I will try and take some this afternoon.
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Old 09-18-2007, 08:42 AM   #8
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I would recommend buying one of Hubbards. He sent me one to photograph for TRUCK BUILDER and it is beautiful.
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Old 09-18-2007, 08:47 AM   #9
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DAMN!!!! I was going to buy one of the brushed aluminum one also!!! Guess it's better to know now!!! Love to see pic of this mis-alignment.

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Old 09-18-2007, 10:28 AM   #10
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I had the same issues with mine and called Covans and come to find out some of the 1st ones that were made were wrong, he was more than willing to send me a new one to make it right. Got the new one and everything fit perfectly, holes lined up. I would give them a call like I did and express your dissatisfaction and they should make it right.
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Old 09-18-2007, 12:37 PM   #11
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I had the same issues with mine and called Covans and come to find out some of the 1st ones that were made were wrong, he was more than willing to send me a new one to make it right. Got the new one and everything fit perfectly, holes lined up. I would give them a call like I did and express your dissatisfaction and they should make it right.
that's the critter i have too. same ultra lite gauges too. mines been in for 2 years, but started cracking 6 months after install. too late for me?? i should have jumped on this when i first started noticed the problem starting. i doubt they would replace this one, i would understand if they didn't since i procrastinated on it. we'll see. -steve
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Old 09-18-2007, 12:57 PM   #12
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mine's been in for about a year and so far no problems to speak of, no cracks or fading .
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Old 09-18-2007, 02:28 PM   #13
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I called them and they are sending me another one. I will let you guys know if it fits any better. She said that it may have cooled too quick and it was a little short, we will see.
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Old 09-20-2007, 01:51 PM   #14
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Got the second one in and it was no better. I will post some pics when I can remember the camera.
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Old 09-24-2007, 06:36 PM   #15
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Old 09-29-2007, 07:28 PM   #16
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So what bezel do you plan on going with now?
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Old 10-16-2007, 06:32 PM   #17
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So what bezel do you plan on going with now?
What else is out there for us?

Sorry to hear about your issue's, getting a shatty new part bites.
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Old 11-08-2007, 11:05 AM   #18
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Sounds like it's time to change the mold. I bought one in 2005 for my '71 and had the same fitment issues. Plenty of time to get these things worked out!
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