The first thing I had to do was find replacements for the instruments, the clock, and the speedometer. I visited a local junkyard in Erie, Colorado. The owner was rude and asked a whopping $250 for the replacements. I found the same thing on E-bay for a fraction of the cost. The instruments are actually for a 1953, but should be fine. The only real difference is the oil pressure gauge. In 1954, Chevrolet switched to a pressure oil system, which runs at about 40 PSI. But the 1953 pressure gauge pegs at 30 PSI. So, when I run the engine, the gauge will be railed. Not a problem. The clock didn't work, but was easily fixed by a local jeweler. (Note: It's a wind-up clock!)

One of these days, I'll figure out how to change the new odometer to match the old one. Right now, the new odometer reads about 1 mile.