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> Build your own Combo (904) Gauge, Parts 1 and 2
914forme
post Apr 23 2006, 06:48 PM
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Well here it goes the step by step instructions on how to build one of the kits. Since I helped do the original production run, back in the day, its been about 11 years ago since we did these. But there is interest in it so I will show you how.

Step one, the original kit. It included a gauge face, a backing plate and a ground lug. Also included instructions on how to do this, and some of the items where real PITAs to do. I will included some changes I do, and items that might make the installation a little easier.


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post Apr 23 2006, 08:05 PM
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This is the order that the bevel comes apart.

1. Trim ring outer

2. Trim ring inner, yep there are two of them.

3. Glass or plastic, if you have plastic and a glass unit use the glass.


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914forme   Build your own Combo (904) Gauge   Apr 23 2006, 06:48 PM
914forme   Next you have to gather two instruments, chance ar...   Apr 23 2006, 06:51 PM
914forme   The back of the gauge will look like this notice t...   Apr 23 2006, 07:00 PM
914forme   A late model gauge will have a connector like this...   Apr 23 2006, 07:01 PM
914forme   The other is a 911 oil temperature gauge and press...   Apr 23 2006, 07:02 PM
914forme   The connectors are the same as posted two above. ...   Apr 23 2006, 07:04 PM
914forme   Tools of the trade: Screw drivers flate blade 7mm...   Apr 23 2006, 07:07 PM
914forme   First step is to remove all the gauge mechanisms o...   Apr 23 2006, 07:10 PM
914forme   The fuel gauge will come out, but you can't pu...   Apr 23 2006, 07:15 PM
914forme   Here it is out of the gauge front view, and rear v...   Apr 23 2006, 07:17 PM
914forme   I like to take them apart along the way. It is ju...   Apr 23 2006, 07:21 PM
914forme   Next you remove the gauge mechanism from the mount...   Apr 23 2006, 07:24 PM
914forme   Next is wheere the fun really begins, removing the...   Apr 23 2006, 07:30 PM
914forme   Note to self pull camera back, dang those where bl...   Apr 23 2006, 07:33 PM
914forme   Left is a good connector, right is one I screwed u...   Apr 23 2006, 07:36 PM
914forme   Next up the 911 oil temp and pressure gauge mechan...   Apr 23 2006, 07:39 PM
914forme   Pretty simple here you take your 7-mm nut driver. ...   Apr 23 2006, 07:47 PM
914forme   Now the best part, put all these dissasembled piec...   Apr 23 2006, 07:50 PM
914forme   Now onto the real fun, takeing the bevel apart. T...   Apr 23 2006, 07:58 PM
914forme   Boy I wish I had photshop right now. The screw dr...   Apr 23 2006, 08:01 PM
914forme   This is the order that the bevel comes apart. 1. ...   Apr 23 2006, 08:05 PM
914forme   Next up after the glass is removed, you have an in...   Apr 23 2006, 08:07 PM
914forme   After that we have the inner guts of the gauge. S...   Apr 23 2006, 08:09 PM
914forme   They are easily removed with a gentle pull.   Apr 23 2006, 08:10 PM
914forme   Next up we must remove all the light bulb tube hol...   Apr 23 2006, 08:15 PM
914forme   Now you just pull them out. You must now repeat t...   Apr 23 2006, 08:19 PM
914forme   This is a good place for me to stop for the night.   Apr 23 2006, 08:20 PM
914forme   Here is what happens when your bit grabs one of th...   May 7 2006, 05:36 PM
914forme   Now onto the cutting of the rear gauge face. Ther...   May 7 2006, 05:42 PM
914forme   I like to test fit the gauge kit back onto the org...   May 7 2006, 05:46 PM
914forme   Next you draw out your cut lines. I happen to lea...   May 7 2006, 05:48 PM
914forme   Now it is simple you just cut away everything that...   May 7 2006, 05:52 PM
914forme   Now I used to use a hand nibbler like this, it was...   May 7 2006, 05:56 PM
914forme   So when your done it should look like this.   May 7 2006, 05:57 PM
914forme   I once again test fit the back, just to make sure ...   May 7 2006, 06:01 PM
914forme   Next if you are lucky enough to find a late style ...   May 7 2006, 06:40 PM
914forme   Now you need to test fit the light tubes.   May 7 2006, 06:41 PM
914forme   Mix up the epoxy, mine sets in 24 - 48 hours. You...   May 7 2006, 06:45 PM
914forme   Next I spin them into the back to make sure they m...   May 7 2006, 06:48 PM
914forme   So next is line up the gauge face with all the par...   Aug 8 2006, 03:52 PM
914forme   Next you add the adapter ( for lack of better term...   Aug 8 2006, 03:53 PM
914forme   Next is more fun than you should legally be allowe...   Aug 8 2006, 03:57 PM
914forme   Next is the best part marking where you need to cu...   Aug 8 2006, 04:04 PM
914forme   Now you mount a gauge , mount the idiot light tube...   Aug 8 2006, 04:08 PM
914forme   Next up fun with a hot piece of metal, and some me...   Aug 8 2006, 04:10 PM
914forme   Wow that last close up shot was out of focus. I t...   Aug 8 2006, 04:14 PM
914forme   Only a few more steps to the finish of this projec...   Aug 8 2006, 04:20 PM
914forme   Okay lets do it! I told you I would show you ...   Aug 17 2006, 07:38 PM
914forme   And for the cliff hanger! This cures a bunch ...   Aug 17 2006, 07:45 PM
914forme   More pictures   Aug 17 2006, 07:48 PM
914forme   Again my Sir Andy school of photography is paying ...   Aug 17 2006, 07:55 PM
914forme   You might want to let that glue dry wheel before b...   Aug 17 2006, 08:02 PM
914forme   Next you snap the outer ring back onto the Gauge c...   Aug 17 2006, 08:08 PM
914forme   Thats all except putting it into the dash and wiri...   Aug 17 2006, 08:10 PM
JOHNMAN   Those look great. Almost as nice as mine. I use ...   Aug 17 2006, 10:28 PM
Dave_Darling   Me, too, John. It was easy to use the late fuel g...   Aug 18 2006, 09:21 AM
PiperSpeed   Well here it goes the step by step instructions o...   Dec 30 2014, 04:17 PM
Steve   I bought mine from John. http://www.914world.com/b...   Dec 30 2014, 06:57 PM


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