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TravisH · 02-27-2008, 10:19 AM

I remember a while back some people were asking about how to mount this.

There will be 6 holes left in the dash after cutting out the switch humps, I placed my bolts there. Hold the glove box up to the dash and scribe the spots on the back. They're on the angle portion so the scribe won't be really accurate. I drilled the four middle holes and put 10-32 screws through to help line up, then welded studs in the correct spot. Placed back on the dash and marked for the two outside ones. Ran a tap over them and she'll bolt on from the backside with lock washers and nuts.

Red arrows show the stud locations. The glovebox is plently stiff before you cut it but you'll need to add supports when its cut. I welded in supports under every leg of the gauge hold downs as well as at the green arrows and along the green line. Haven't finished wiring the gauges yet

**special-K** · 02-27-2008, 05:45 PM

No no no.You got it all wrong.We were talking about using a gauge cluster for a glovebox door for that 747 cockpit look.....

That`s great!!Thanks for sharing.I have one planned in my future.

short step · 02-27-2008, 06:00 PM

before u cut for the speedo make sure the cable will reach.i had to remove the frame clamps and it just made it
bob

Andy4639 · 02-27-2008, 07:57 PM

The speedo cable can be bought at any parts store. They have two differant length's. I had done the same thing when I installed the 700-R4 and I to took the cab mount loose so it would work.
I just have bought a new cable with housing to have it back right.

TravisH · 02-27-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

No no no.You got it all wrong.We were talking about using a gauge cluster for a glovebox door for that 747 cockpit look.....

I've seen that look before... to be sure it gets a lot of attention...

02-27-2008, 10:19 AM	#1
TravisH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 316	Glovebox gauge cluster I remember a while back some people were asking about how to mount this. There will be 6 holes left in the dash after cutting out the switch humps, I placed my bolts there. Hold the glove box up to the dash and scribe the spots on the back. They're on the angle portion so the scribe won't be really accurate. I drilled the four middle holes and put 10-32 screws through to help line up, then welded studs in the correct spot. Placed back on the dash and marked for the two outside ones. Ran a tap over them and she'll bolt on from the backside with lock washers and nuts. Red arrows show the stud locations. The glovebox is plently stiff before you cut it but you'll need to add supports when its cut. I welded in supports under every leg of the gauge hold downs as well as at the green arrows and along the green line. Haven't finished wiring the gauges yet Attached Images

02-27-2008, 05:45 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Glovebox gauge cluster No no no.You got it all wrong.We were talking about using a gauge cluster for a glovebox door for that 747 cockpit look..... That`s great!!Thanks for sharing.I have one planned in my future. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-27-2008, 06:00 PM	#3
short step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ludlow,MA Posts: 145	Re: Glovebox gauge cluster before u cut for the speedo make sure the cable will reach.i had to remove the frame clamps and it just made it bob

02-27-2008, 07:57 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Glovebox gauge cluster The speedo cable can be bought at any parts store. They have two differant length's. I had done the same thing when I installed the 700-R4 and I to took the cab mount loose so it would work. I just have bought a new cable with housing to have it back right. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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