In the case that you suggest, I would recommend that you bond the plates
into the holes. Lord used to make a product called Fusor, 3M makes one too
but I don't know what it is called.
James Nazarian
71 MGB Tourer
71 MGBGT V8
85 Dodge Ram
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Austin" <simon_mgb@hotmail.com>
To: <m1garand@speakeasy.net>
Cc: <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: Gauge Bezels
> James,
>
> Here's an idea: weld some sheet metal over the gauge holes on the metal
> portion and then cut out new openings. I don't know the size of the
> late-model gauges (120 mm comes to mind) so any "edge" could be filled in
or
> just paint them black.
>
> With this plate in place, you could actually purchase any size gauges you
> like and cut new holes to fit.
>
> I'm not a welder but I'd think spot-welding with a MIG wouldn't damage the
> vinyl/foam dash cover.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> Cheers
> Simon
>
>
> >All,
> > A little off topic, but has anyone had any success with installing
> >3-3/8" gauges in a 77-80 MGB dash? No one seems to make an exact
diameter
> >replacement gauge. I was looking for any ideas on making/buying bezels
or
> >backing-plates to fill the gap. My stock gauges actualy work fine, but I
> >want to go to all electric, and I also dont like the look of the last
> >generation of MG gauges.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >James J.
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