Adding extra indicators to a cluster with gauges - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JJorgensen52** · 11-10-2010, 01:18 PM

This is a project-in-the-making, but I've been wanting to add the OEM indicator lamps (oil pressure / generator) back into my w/gauges cluster, and also to add a 4x4 indicator to go with my new transfer case.

Soo. I contacted a company called New Vintage, who offers a custom indicator gauge in a 2 1/16" housing. It's in the process of being made now, with some minor modifications, so that I can install it into the 4th gauge blank in my cluster (where the vacuum would be).

This is taken from the proof sheet, showing all three lamps illuminated and then unlit.

More pics to come as a the project progresses

Indyuke · 11-10-2010, 02:31 PM

Ya know... that would also be pretty awesome looking in the center between the fuel gauge and the speedo.

**JJorgensen52** · 11-10-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Indyuke

Ya know... that would also be pretty awesome looking in the center between the fuel gauge and the speedo.

For a dummy light cluster definitely! I have a tach in mine.

Just for fun, here's a couple photos of a cluster they did for a 72 GMC with a Duramax transplant
http://www.newvintageusa.com/images/front-panel.jpg
http://www.newvintageusa.com/images/lamps-warn1.jpg

Indyuke · 11-11-2010, 02:03 PM

But for those of us who can't afford the tach dash.

brad_man_72 · 11-11-2010, 02:53 PM

I have a tach dash and an ls engine. I made my empty gauge a check engine light. Looks stock (all black) until it lights up. I just cut the check engine pattern out of an s-10 cluster, picked up a 12v light at local parts house and covered the back with a spray paint can lid.

DorianB · 11-11-2010, 03:05 PM

I've been kicking around the idea of completely customizing a gauge so that it houses a 6 inch lcd screen and a PC powers whatever you want in there with a few presets.

Push a button and you see fuel level, push another button and you get Radio / MP3 playlist, push another button and you get GPS or something. Best part of this is when you turn it off, you only see a flat black screen and possibly the buttons (unless those are hidden as well)

11-10-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Adding extra indicators to a cluster with gauges This is a project-in-the-making, but I've been wanting to add the OEM indicator lamps (oil pressure / generator) back into my w/gauges cluster, and also to add a 4x4 indicator to go with my new transfer case. Soo. I contacted a company called New Vintage, who offers a custom indicator gauge in a 2 1/16" housing. It's in the process of being made now, with some minor modifications, so that I can install it into the 4th gauge blank in my cluster (where the vacuum would be). This is taken from the proof sheet, showing all three lamps illuminated and then unlit. More pics to come as a the project progresses __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

11-10-2010, 02:31 PM	#2
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Adding extra indicators to a cluster with gauges Ya know... that would also be pretty awesome looking in the center between the fuel gauge and the speedo.

11-11-2010, 02:03 PM	#4
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Adding extra indicators to a cluster with gauges But for those of us who can't afford the tach dash.

11-11-2010, 02:53 PM	#5
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Adding extra indicators to a cluster with gauges I have a tach dash and an ls engine. I made my empty gauge a check engine light. Looks stock (all black) until it lights up. I just cut the check engine pattern out of an s-10 cluster, picked up a 12v light at local parts house and covered the back with a spray paint can lid. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

11-11-2010, 03:05 PM	#6
DorianB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 205	Re: Adding extra indicators to a cluster with gauges I've been kicking around the idea of completely customizing a gauge so that it houses a 6 inch lcd screen and a PC powers whatever you want in there with a few presets. Push a button and you see fuel level, push another button and you get Radio / MP3 playlist, push another button and you get GPS or something. Best part of this is when you turn it off, you only see a flat black screen and possibly the buttons (unless those are hidden as well)

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