Before you begin your drawing and ordering of your special part, print this guideline for reference.
Decisions that need to be made before you draw.
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Gauge sizes or brand of gauges (this is needed for a dash insert,clock bezel,speedo bezel,etc.)
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Hole sizes (this is needed for special hose separators,etc.)
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Mounting style (Front or rear mount) for gauges,clocks,etc. sometimes is best to look at original part if possible
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Special mounting for your application (Will new part cover an existing hole in dash,if so will you use a similar mounting)
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Placement of holes for gauges,clock,tach,etc.(add circles to your drawing for representation)
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Material that best suits your part
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Finish that best suits your part
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Engine Turned
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Polished
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Ball Milled
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Brushed
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Written explanation of part
Application of part (name your part) dash insert ,clock bezel,radio knob,glove box trim,etc.
For your reference polular speedometer and gauge sizes
Speedos
AutoMeter 3-1/8
VDO 3-1/8 or 3-3/8
Classic Instruments 3-3/8
Stewart Warner 3-3/8
Dolphin 3-3/8
Gauges
AutoMeter 2-1/16
VDO 2-1/16
Classic 2-1/8
Dolphin 2-1/8