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Aftermarket gauge installs
Looking for a way to make my add-on gauges look a litlle "cleaner" when installed. I've got a trans temp gauge and vacuum gauge on the way, but don't want the under-the-dash 2/3 gauge panel sticking down or screwed to the dash pad. I also don't want to hack my stock gauge panel (other than maybe a Camaro tach).
Anyone got pics of their installs that look a little more custom?
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
i seen a dash pad in custom classic trucks that had a 3 guage pod in it. looked really good,and i think it was cheap too. it might have been molded in fibreglass??? you might search the web
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
under dash but with seperate 2 5/8 cups
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
Thanks for the replies!
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I really like the idea of having them closer the the plane of sight during normal driving - not having to look down to check them. That's the look I was trying to avoid (no offense!) ![]()
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
the dash pad is insanely expensive... I'm thinkin it was 500+?
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
I found one for 299 - still pricey, but worth considering for me, at least.
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
wow that isnt as cheap as i was thinking????i thaught it was in the 100.00 dollar range
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
Putting the gauges in cups really cleaned it up down there. I also didn't care for the ole 3 hole chrome plate that everyone used in the 70s. They are Auto meter 2 5/8. I have oil Pressure, Water Temp And Trans Temp. But only the trans temp is mechanical, so being under-dash makes it easier to run the capillary tube out the firewall without being bent too much.
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
heres mine
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
painted the edges of gauges
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
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Got any more pics of your interior? I really like the classic look with modern touches. That's the kind of theme I'm going with on my 67 - nothing too "Star Wars", just the basics of the era with some add-on gauges for my convenience. OlChev67, that type of panel is what I'm replacing. Nice touch matching the bezels to the dash, though! It sure makes them stand out. Gives me some ideas in case I decide to go to aftermarket gauges in my Chevelle!!! HomerJ
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
[QUOTE=HomerJ;2265148]I'm putting in a trans temp and vacuum gauge - both mechanical. I'm glad you mentioned that about the capillary tubing. That is definitely a consideration here - not to mention the vacuum tubing. Do the cups just mount individually to the bottom side of the dash panel?
Got any more pics of your interior? I really like the classic look with modern touches. That's the kind of theme I'm going with on my 67 - nothing too "Star Wars", just the basics of the era with some add-on gauges for my convenience Yes each cup is mounted separately. I think there is different cups for electric and mechanical. Also black or chrome. I made sure I could see the gauges with the ole steering wheel I got many years ago. Here is some more pics
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
one more hope this helps.
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
I pulled the factory gauges out of the cluster and put my aftermarket ones in their place. I had to cut a hole in the lens for the gauge to fit through but it was pretty simple and I think it turned out alright.
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
mine too (very outdated photos)
the red dash is my old 69 GMC... the gold dash is the current longhorn; ![]() |
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Re: Aftermarket gauge installs
molding them into the window post. autozone has the premade forms for the riceburners. but they are angled for windshields with a much more shallow slope.
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