Classic/Antique Car Repair: dash board 1928 pick up, good luck jack, star shape

Question
special tool to remove the the dash board (star type)what is the name of the tool

Answer
You must be talking about the gas gage.  Costs about $5.00, any Model A parts supplier.  It is two tools, one to grab the outer nut, and one for the internal star shape.
Get the Les Andrews mechanic's handbook for model A's.  About $35  and it will show you how to fix most everything on your A.
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