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[Fred T]

I'll get started on this, but I don't know all the answers. Hopefully someone else can fill in the details.

Fuel gauge will depend on the tank you're using. Two issues here, 6 volt to 12. And there was a resistance change with the newer sending units. Both issues can be solved with the proper resistors.

Temperature gauge is mechanical. If your gauge still works, you will need a fitting adapter will be needed.

Ammeter is not dependent of voltage, but requires all of the charging current to flow through gauge. This is taken care of by the proper wiring harness.

Speedometer will depend on the transmission you use. If your tranny has an electronic sending unit, I don't think there is a solution. If mechanical, you can buy usually get adapters to go from the newer threads to the old. The speedometer gear will need to be figured out, and will be dependent on your differential gear ratio and your tire size.

Like I said, I'm just trying to get answers started. Please make corrections and fill in the blanks.