Chrome dash panel doesn't fit

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Al/Lindley

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I bought a repo chrome dash panel for my 1931 Huckster. After installing the gauges I attempted to mount it on the dash. The gas gauge was recessed at least a quarter inch from the surface of the panel. There is really no possible way to actually use this panel. Has anyone else ever seen this problem?
 
Welcome to the world of REPOP!!!!!!! they never fit, you need to make them fit...that is why you will start to see so many people preach only get originals and restore them...good luck@
 
I haven't had problems with the gas gauge being recessed. Unless something is holding it off, I would send it back. In most cases with the repro instrument panel, the bottom two screws won't line up. I use a scratch awl or small punch to bend the lower tabs where the D nuts go, so as to align the bottom screw holes. This is sometimes needed even when fitting an original panel. I always try and fit the instrument panel before installing the gauges. Who knows what the previous owner did in an attempt to fit whatever panel was available at the time. good luck, it can be a pain but is doable in most cases.
 
Bought a "re-pop" oval panel from Snyder's, fits perfectly, really QUALITY! It was cheaper than replating my original, which I kept in my "stash" Bill W.
 
Good move Bill!! Snyders sells the best repro parts that are available. Mark sullivan gave me a new round speedo 31 instrument panel when I bought my roadster, it fit perfectly. I lucked out and found an original butler finish panel from Don Turley in 05 and used it instead.
 
Purdy Swoft said:
I haven't had problems with the gas gauge being recessed. Unless something is holding it off, I would send it back. In most cases with the repro instrument panel, the bottom two screws won't line up. I use a scratch awl or small punch to bend the lower tabs where the D nuts go, so as to align the bottom screw holes. This is sometimes needed even when fitting an original panel. I always try and fit the instrument panel before installing the gauges. Who knows what the previous owner did in an attempt to fit whatever panel was available at the time. good luck, it can be a pain but is doable in most cases.
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I did the exact same thing.
 
I have been having intermittant problems with my pop out ignition switch. Would work perfectly on the bench every time, but inconsistantly in the car. After several removals and installs the repro dash panel has been adjusted with a 3 pound hammer and all is well.
 
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