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Old 12-15-2015, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 66gtk View Post
Joe, if you are going to do it. Do it right! The original dash design/layout is timeless. You don't need expensive SMITHS gauges, but you should at least try and install your gauges and switches in the reasonably correct locations. I don't see any downside to this approach.
The only downside is that, unless you have your steering wheel positioned "just right," you won't be able to see at least one, sometimes two, and, at worst, all of the gauges that are in front of your nose. But a quick release hub on your steering wheel makes adjusting the orientation of the wheel a breeze. It also makes working under the dash, while laying on your back, much easier. You should consider adding that to your list of stuff when you're putting everything together.
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