Hey guys, was reading on here after looking at gauge options out there. i really like the look of the original 51' F1 gauges. only problem is now everything in the truck is 12volt. Is there any way to use these gauges and have them be accurate? The guy had the speedometer hooked up. I don't know how accurate it was.

I read on here somebody did a set of 52' gauges by taking the gauges from a 69' ford and swapping face plates, but I looked on ebay and it looks like the 52' had a different cluster than the 51'. I then read about using voltage regulators? if that will work, how do I get the gauges accurate?

Whatever happens I am making a new piece for the dash to replace the whole front of it eliminating the ash tray, glove box, speaker grill and allowing me to line the gauges up with the steering wheel better. If I could use those gauges I would just need a tach (which really I don't NEED, but it would be cool).

any help appreciated. going to a fuel tank in the bed too if that affects getting the fuel gauge to work any. I spoke with classic instruments and a retrofit of the gauges is about 2k. not worth the money when I can get a whole set for 500-900 dollars (depending on all the options and what not).

Red