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**swervin ervin** · 07-23-2003, 11:05 PM

Here's what I did.

http://www.73-87.com/garage/gauges.htm

I used a mechanical speedo because an electric didn't come in the Pro Comps gauges at the time. They do have one now. I'm not sure, but I don't think there is much you need to do to convert to electric. But, the electric speedo is a lot higher than a mechanical.

I've go $450.00 in just the gauges and wiring harness. I used a mechanical oil pressure gauge too. I also decided to use a braided stainless steel oil pressure hose, just to satisfy my peace of mind. That was another $50.00.

Oops, I forgot to say, the $450.00 doesn't include the two gauges where the radio used to be. They are a vacuum gauge and a tranny temp gauge.

07-23-2003, 11:05 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here's what I did. http://www.73-87.com/garage/gauges.htm I used a mechanical speedo because an electric didn't come in the Pro Comps gauges at the time. They do have one now. I'm not sure, but I don't think there is much you need to do to convert to electric. But, the electric speedo is a lot higher than a mechanical. I've go $450.00 in just the gauges and wiring harness. I used a mechanical oil pressure gauge too. I also decided to use a braided stainless steel oil pressure hose, just to satisfy my peace of mind. That was another $50.00. Oops, I forgot to say, the $450.00 doesn't include the two gauges where the radio used to be. They are a vacuum gauge and a tranny temp gauge. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10 Last edited by swervin ervin; 07-23-2003 at 11:10 PM.