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Old 01-15-2021, 05:52 PM   #1
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Default 33 gauge panel in a 34

i am buying a 34 and i want to install a 33 gauge panel complete in the car. is it just a matter of cutting out the center and installing the 33 bezel or do you have to do body work in order to make it fit
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Old 01-16-2021, 12:56 AM   #2
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Actually the glove box opening in both yrs is the same as a '33 guage panel opening. Once we welded one [glove box opening] into a '34 dlx dash and then could use the '34 ash tray. Has to be a no gap fit for a good tig weld. The '33 trim ring hides the joint. Newc
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Old 01-16-2021, 07:55 AM   #3
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so i cannot just cut out current 34 gauge panel and fit the 33 pnael in
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Old 01-16-2021, 07:59 AM   #4
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I don't think so.Lots of work even if you have the skills.IMO find a '33 dash and switch it out then sell your '34 dash.Here is a pic of the glove box opening.You can see the flange you need to create to accept the '33 instrument panel and bezel.
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Old 01-16-2021, 08:00 AM   #5
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Old 01-16-2021, 09:51 AM   #6
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also an early 34 dash is what just what you want.
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Old 01-16-2021, 10:06 AM   #7
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thanks ill watch for one
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Default Re: 33 gauge panel in a 34

Early 34s also had the removable insert like this one I have. Mike are you looking for a standard or deluxe?
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Old 01-16-2021, 11:18 AM   #9
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Old 01-16-2021, 11:24 AM   #10
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Old 01-16-2021, 11:35 AM   #11
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Default Re: 33 gauge panel in a 34

I had the same issue. Want to do the same. I considered doing the same as I have a perfect 34 dash. No holes drilled with good graining but not perfect. The hard part is aquiring the Bezel that holds everything together. I am going to make gage panel myself. I am using S&W Winged gages. Its a pain in the ass, but I think in the long run its worth it. Good luck. Stan
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Old 01-16-2021, 11:37 AM   #12
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i have a complete 33 gauge panel with the bezel now i just need to figure out how to put it in a 34 dash with good woodgraining
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Old 01-16-2021, 11:58 AM   #13
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I would say you can weld in a panel like this one but your gonna mess up the woodgrain. On my 32 I didn’t run the gauge tunnel and machined a 4 blocks that acted like wedges on the back of the original dash panel.
In fact I will trade you my 33 pheaton for your 34 cabriolet like you offered 20 years ago so you can use your 33 insert...
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Old 01-16-2021, 12:00 PM   #14
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dont have the 34 cabriolet yet waiting for it to be shipped need windows if you know of anyone i have a 35 cabriolet project for sale together and running
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thanks for the pix
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Old 01-16-2021, 01:35 PM   #17
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I've got a 34 RHD dash panel. Might it be useful for this?
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Old 01-16-2021, 04:14 PM   #18
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i dont know i will check
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Old 01-28-2021, 09:44 PM   #19
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Default Re: 33 gauge panel in a 34

Cabrio is a completely different dash board.
yes, the opening has a return and mounting holes, just cutting the hole will not do
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Remember the '33 ash tray is different and rare. A modified '34 dash would fill your need just find the '33 parts and a glove box hole. wood grain would suffer from welding. 34 ash trays were repoped at one time. Newc
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