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Engaging Gauge Pod: Shelby Style Gauges Installation



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4 The correct line to cut is molded into the gauge-mounting areaat the top of the photo. It's about 1/8 inch away from the edge.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0310_dash_5_s.jpg
5 We originally cut the openings with a jigsaw, but the cutplastic melted closed behind the blade. We then drilled holes around thecircumference of the opening and removed the center portion.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0310_dash_6_s.jpg
6 Next, a rounded file was used to smooth out the opening, beingcareful not to make the hole too large.
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7 First the boost/vacuum gauge was set into the pod. The gauge isdeep and goes most of the way back into the pod. It may interfere withthe existing dashpad, but we'll see.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0310_dash_8_s.jpg
8 Here the U-shaped retaining bracket has been put into place,and thumbscrews now hold the gauge snug in the case.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0310_dash_9_s.jpg
9 Our 33/8-inch-diameter Auto Meter tach is carefully seated intothe pod. We were careful to make it a snug fit.
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