Got a little further on the dash today. I made plugs out of PVC to form the gauge wells, since these gauges are too big for the original bezel opening.
I did the kitty hair "form the bezel to the dash deal" again. Used vinyl & spray Pam as a release agent.
One last big hurtle for me. TIG welding on the bezel w/o ruining it. I welded some strap aluminum to the top & bottom to stiffen up the bezel & to provide a place for rubber mounting grommets.
Got the bezel just setting in place. It's being held in by the dash bar. Close enough to see what it'll look like.