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Old 03-01-2008 | 06:58 PM
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I want to install mechanical trim tab indicators on my Instrument panel,I want to remove the insta trim gauge and mount the mechanical indicator there.my problem is the out drive indicators on the right side of the dash will be in the way of the trim tab cables,I can always move them at another location but what do I do with the 2 holes then??are hour meters as big as the other gauges or are they shallow??
If not hour meters what can I use?????
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Old 03-01-2008 | 07:25 PM
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Old 03-01-2008 | 07:30 PM
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You have a GREAT dash to do the pop-up trim indicators that stick up vertical out of the top of your dash. Then put a stereo remote or Ipod where your Insta-trim gauge is now.
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Old 03-01-2008 | 08:17 PM
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Just a clarification for the purists.......
Cars have dashes....
Jet aircraft and offshore boats have instrument panels



Carry on.........
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Old 03-01-2008 | 08:19 PM
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Old 03-01-2008 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jafo
Just a clarification for the purists.......
Cars have dashes....
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I stand corrected
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Old 03-01-2008 | 11:06 PM
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Mine looks more like a dash board!




I would go with pop up indicators in your case.
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Old 03-02-2008 | 04:07 AM
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Get rid of the electric drive guages and go all mechanical with a 4 slot indicator. It should cover all the holes, If not, get a custom red bezel made.
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Old 03-02-2008 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Griff
Get rid of the electric drive guages and go all mechanical with a 4 slot indicator. It should cover all the holes, If not, get a custom red bezel made.
That wont work ,too big of an area to cover bottom 2 holes and insta trim gauge hole,
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Old 03-02-2008 | 07:33 AM
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I would go with the pop up indicators. they are the newest thing out there and would look great on that dash. they are very easy to view. nice paint job on the dash to....
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