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Old 03-09-2014, 07:52 PM   #1
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Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

I just picked up a nice set of 5" dolphin gauges that I would like to install in my truck and noticed that they are a little smaller than the stock holes in the dash. The original gauges have the chrome ring to install the gauges but is there an adapter available to install these new gauges in the stock dash? Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 03-09-2014, 10:18 PM   #2
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

I just bought replacement gauge rings for original gauges and used those I installed the same gauges as you http://www.classicparts.com/1947-53-.../#.Ux0gz2GYaM8 The Dolphin gauges fit prefect through the gauge bezels
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Old 03-09-2014, 10:35 PM   #3
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

Thanks. Did you then just remove the glass from the dolphin gauges and purchase the new bezels, glass, and o ring for stock 48 replacement? Any pics of yours done?
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Old 03-10-2014, 09:01 AM   #4
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

No just mount the bezel in the opening of the dash then slide your whole dolphin gauge through the bezel.....The bezel acts as a spacer hope that makes sense works great you bolt the bezel in your dash just like it was originally then slide the Dolphin gauge through the bezel and use the clamps that came with the gauges they will hook/grab to the back side of the bezel may have to bend the clamps a little so they grab. yes I have some pic's I could send you pm me your email as I do not know how to post pics
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Old 03-10-2014, 09:14 AM   #5
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

Are you on face book? There is a picture of a guys extended cab dually he built that has a picture of the dash with Dolphin gauges that shows what the bezel and gauge look like he painted the bezel black but you get the idea

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Old 03-10-2014, 09:46 AM   #6
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

Thank you. Makes sense now.
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

Is there a FB group for TF trucks?
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Old 03-10-2014, 10:18 AM   #8
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

When I clicked the Facebook link above I do believe it is one.

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Old 03-10-2014, 12:45 PM   #9
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Is there a FB group for TF trucks?

AD & TF some of the folks who are here and a few that are just on FB, Good group just like here.
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

do you have any pictures of how you mounted the gauges to the dash. I bought the bezels from the link you posted, but im kinda stumped on the installation.
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Old 02-16-2018, 12:31 AM   #11
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

Beartrap you will need these to install them. Attaches your new gauges to the stock dash. I can try and take some pics tomorrow to show you how these fit on back of gauges.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Ins..._AlEOA&vxp=mtr
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Beartrap you will need these to install them. Attaches your new gauges to the stock dash. I can try and take some pics tomorrow to show you how these fit on back of gauges.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-Ins..._AlEOA&vxp=mtr
That's perfect! That's all I was missing. Thank you
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Old 02-22-2018, 04:23 AM   #13
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

I just bought a set of Dolphins on Ebay and was pleasantly surprised to see that the seller included the adapter rings at no extra charge:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1947-1948-1...1ZqY9G&vxp=mtr
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Old 02-25-2018, 03:54 AM   #14
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Re: Gauge install in 48 Chevy?

Thanks for posting the link. I added the guy to my watch list. Do these gauges come with built in signal and high beam light?
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