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11-04-2016, 11:32 PM | #1 |
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1940 ford gauge cluster
Does anyone know if there is a reproduced 1940 ford instrument cluster that is 12 Volt? Or am I stuck looking for an original to convert? Thanks in advance for the help
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11-05-2016, 06:44 AM | #2 |
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11-05-2016, 07:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1940 ford gauge cluster
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...833/prd833.htm
I have the 1949 version in my woodie. Very nice. But you can use a 6v dash with 12v by buying cheap voltage drops. Many early "12v" dashes have that. |
11-05-2016, 10:48 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1940 ford gauge cluster
Thankyou for the replies. I meant a stock original repro dash that is 12V. Anyone make those? I'm not too fond of the classic instruments one
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11-05-2016, 11:10 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1940 ford gauge cluster
Here's one for sale. Also, check Ebay.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...+gauge+cluster Buy it and have it converted to 12V. Some good reading: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ter+conversion https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...uge+12V&page=2 My solution is posted in #8 response here. I still am using the OEM gas tank fuel sending unit since 12V units don't work with the OEM FUEL gauge. However, i suppose it would be possible to get this this converted to operate on 12 volts so it would work using a modern 12v fuel tank sending unit. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ight=1940+BATT Here's a modern 1940 Ford "STYLE" gauge cluster. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Classi...er,112215.html You must read this thread. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...e-mine.805408/ and http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48622 Last edited by 19Fordy; 11-05-2016 at 11:26 AM. |
11-06-2016, 03:15 AM | #6 |
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11-06-2016, 08:03 AM | #7 |
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There is someone in the forcsalecsection that sells refurbished 40 gauge clusters. Do a search there ....
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11-06-2016, 08:27 AM | #8 |
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I have a new standard, that is 12 volts. If its what you want? Art.
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11-06-2016, 09:50 AM | #9 |
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I bought the classic panel. A little pricey, but you only live once.
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11-06-2016, 08:56 PM | #10 |
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Convert it yourself. Use some L7806 for gas, oil, and temp gauges and a 60ohm resistor for the Battery gauge. I did mine in my '40 for about $5 total.
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11-07-2016, 08:19 AM | #11 |
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Ernie: Is this the correct L7806?
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...E13eVUwg%3D%3D |
11-07-2016, 08:27 PM | #12 |
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You can use the 6 volt gauges with a Ford Instrument Voltage regulator as used in 1957 and later.
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11-08-2016, 08:02 AM | #14 |
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TJ.....did the one you bought have a Tach in it too ?
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