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| I couldn't sell my bird so I am moving on (slowly) but on. I am going to convert to a street rod concept. I have 3x2s ,mags, petronix etc now and I want to tackle the dash. I want to upgrade it with new gages. Anybody out there customizedtheir TBird dash. I am not sure which way to go but I do want to change it around. I would like to keep the appearance close to original which may be a problem. I want all new gages . Just need some ideas. pictures will be appreciated. many thanks  55birdman
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| How about a 57 dash? The January-February issue of Early Bird Magazine (CTCI publication) has a much modified Bird as a cover car and the dash he has may give you some ideas (although the pics don't show it that clearly).
54 Victoria 312, 3x2; 27T 255 Flathead, 48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird
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| | Bird, Grab a copy of one of the street rodder magazines and take a look at some of the ads. There's quite a selection. Also Summit (on line) and look for instruments.
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| | Birdman: You have kinda backed yourself into a hole, wanting to add modern gauges and retaining the stock appearance of your dash. The stock see-thru speedometer dominates the present dash, and it only has small rectangular gauges for fuel and temp. Lights for Gen and Oil. Doesn't lend itself well to round gauges. The suggestion of using a '57 Bird dash is a good one, then round gauges like Chuck uses in his '56 passenger car will work. A period look can be achieved by putting a panel of gauges under the center of the dash or a panel on the transmission tunnel. Keep thinking, you'll come up with something eye pleasing and functional. John in Selma, IN
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| Let me restate. As stock appearing as possible. Minus the bubble. I hate that thing. 55birdman
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| There are times that old men like me have total brain lapse. Being 61 and a combat wounded Nam vet with Agent Orange exposure brain function is lacking most of the time. It never came to my mind but I think the '57 dash will suffice . I have a lot of the parts. Thanks to all for showing me how "dumb" I can be at times. 55Birdman
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