Dash mounting placement question

[capt1black]

A little confused on the dash placement. I know it is 3/16 on the side but is the dash 3/16 above the frame hoop or it the frame hoop 3/16 above the dash there? Is the center of the dash flush with the top of the hoop? Standard aluminum dash. I am a visual learner so a picture would be great. Thanks.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Here's your visual:

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=139520&d=1608404190

Top of the dash 3/16" down from the top of the tube at the outer ends. Passenger side is the same BUT first cut approximately 2" off of the passenger side end. Don't get too concerned with the relationship between the dash an top of the tube at the center---the hoop bends are inconsistent so that distance varies.

Jeff


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[Fman]

This is where I mounted mine, make sure center of the dash is level with cross member.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=131691&d=1594602692

[capt1black]

Thanks Jeff. I got it in, all lights light up properly and gauges bounce slightly with key and starter engages but volt meter shows nothing. Should that not show voltage with key on?

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[Jeff Kleiner]

Thanks Jeff. I got it in, all lights light up properly and gauges bounce slightly with key and starter engages but volt meter shows nothing. Should that not show voltage with key on?

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Yes, it should.

Jeff

[capt1black]

Yep I will nominate myself for stupid of the day award. I forgot the ground wire on the gauge. All good.

[j.miller]

Yep, yep, yep...only matters on the ends. The middle has always been a crap shoot. Hi's, Low's , Yo's, C & E, hard ways workin lessen ya call em off ! New shooter !!!...da Bat. Sorry, bit of a gambling re-laps.