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Old 09-03-2013, 12:58 AM   #2
slepysal
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Re: autometer gauges

Here is what I did I have to admit that only the Spedo and Fuel gauges are Autometer.
What I used:
Autometer speedo, and 30 ohm fuel gauges,
A Sunpro triple gauge kit.
Two green panel lights for the turn signals and a red one for the high beam indicator.
A piece of Masonite board ( peg board material with no holes)
Some scrap chrome sign vinyl.
Assorted wire terminals, holes saws and a jig saw.

How I did it:
1) I removed the original cluster and used it to make a template , then
used a jig saw to cut out the Masonite board
2) After deciding were I wanted to position the gauges I used the gauge panel as a template for the holes that need to be drilled for the volt,
temp, oil, and fuel gauges. The speedo cane with a template .
3) I used hole saws to cut the holes and a drill for the lights.
4) I covered the board with the sign vinyl and installed the gauges
5) Wire gauges and lights and install.
This was a temporary project that was done about 6 years ago. They work fine. I am only going to replace it because I got a killer deal on a billet panel insert. Hopes this helps

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