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I started the dash a while back and it’s been a fun project for when I don’t have time or energy for working on big things. It has a Waltham 8 day car clock, a Stewart speedo, an American Bosh ignition, a vintage Victometer (Jos. W. jones) tach that reads to 3,500 RPM, an on/off ignition switch, an original Ford Ammeter, a period automotive momentary switch, and a couple of dash lights. The open hole is for a water temp gauge. I have one that works, but I am looking for a period one that fits. I still need to do some fitting and wiring on the back side, but it’s looking pretty good. The sad part is that the dash will need to be packed up until the rest of the car is ready. Sorry about the reflections, it’s hard to photograph.

I've got just the gauge for you, Morgan ! It's a dash mount but needs the capillary tube restored - I had my tube done years ago by an outfit in California - I believe Williamson's back east restores them also. Send me an email for a photo. Mine is a steering column mount but the gauge operates in the same manner.

Here's mine !

Here is what I did for my ABC speedster. I made my own face plates printed at a sign place. Allowed me to add the ABC logo. The fuel pressure is actually an old oil pressure gauge. The water temp was patterned after an old original that Fred Houston had. The actual gauge is modern and originally went to 280 (not quite vintage). Since its a speedster, I wanted a speedo that would go to at least 80 mph. It is an AC used on several GM cars but has the same ratio as the Model T accessory AC so the Model T drive can be used.

Neatly done fellows. Much neater than the dash I saw in an original 427 AC Cobra I saw in a museum in Sacramento. I was surprised to see a selection of gauges, of different brands and sizes set out in a rather loose line and spacing. Most of the modern replicas are much better configured than that original.

Allan from down under.