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Projects Gauges in a 32 dash with 30-31 gas tank

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by captain j, Mar 6, 2018.

  1. captain j
    Joined: Dec 21, 2008
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    I was wondering if anyone has used a 1932 dash with a stock 30-31 gas tank. The problem is I want to put gauges in the dash but not sure it it’ll clear in the back and hit the stock gas tank. This is in a 30-31 AV8 roadster. I know the smart thing to do is eliminate the gas tank but I would like to leave it and use it. Is there any sort of gauge cluster plate that would push the gauges out a little so it will clear the tank better? What have you guys done?
    Thanks.


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  2. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    Stock '32 or the one Brookville makes? I could check my '30 to see if there is room. Bob
     
  3. You make or get a gauge panel that screws to the face of the dash and put spacers behind it. They actually make a little screw/bolt that will stand you panel out away from your dash. I got a bag of 'em they use em in the electronic industry. Mine are 10-32 and will stand if our about 3/8 or you can stack 'em.

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    Mine are a little different than this but here's an example.
     
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  4. sloppy jalopies
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    I have both, if you still need confirmation and or pix let me know... HIH.
     

  5. You could cut out the tank behind the gauges and weld in a dish shaped panel to provide room for the gauges.
     
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  6. Tim
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
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    from KCMO

    If you keep the big gauges in the middle where the stock divot is and mount your dash closer flish with the front of the dash rail I bet it’s possible with some effort.

    It would be very tight though
     
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  7. captain j
    Joined: Dec 21, 2008
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    It’s a newer aftermarket, probably brookville


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  8. pitman
    Joined: May 14, 2006
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    I used a M/C tachometer, fit on the left side of the A tank divot. And a small dia. speedometer in ctr. LED's to light the backsides, much shallower depth reqd.
     
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  9. captain j
    Joined: Dec 21, 2008
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    I have a new set of classic instruments hot rod gauges.
     

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