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Classic Instruments
does anyone have one of these in their truck? i saw this in a magazine today and i am dying to buy it but i am leary of the quality of the workmanship and the look...with lighting and all. thanks
http://www.classicinstruments.com/in...ID=newproducts Last edited by AuggieStyle; 09-22-2009 at 10:14 PM. |
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Re: Classic Instruments
I've seen those also. I not a big fan of aftermarket gauges but those caught my eye when I saw them, they look pretty cool.
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Re: Classic Instruments
i just tried to order them, figured heck i will be a guinea pig.....but the classic website was pretty difficult to manuver i had to enter my email and register i am waiting on a confirmation email just so i can order the darn thing...
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Re: Classic Instruments
I haven't seen that before, but it looks friggen awesome!
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Re: Classic Instruments
ditto! I was wondering the other day why nobody had done this because there is such a big customer base that it seemed logical. Very cool indeed!
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Re: Classic Instruments
I looked at these at Good Guys Columbus.
The photos do not do them any justice. I will post some pictures of the front and back for those interested. I spent some time speaking with the folks from Classic and I am convinced this would be a good way to go If my memory serves me these come fully wired as seen in the photo and all of the plugs mate to the factory plugs so if you are replacing an old tach dash this can be a plug and play operation.
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Re: Classic Instruments
wow thank you big block, thats what i was looking for...goodguys will be here oct 3-7 so maybe i will hold out and get a closeup view and make a decision then. thanks a whole lot...
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Re: Classic Instruments
I love the stock-ish colors and styling of it.
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Re: Classic Instruments
Very very very VERY way cool!!!
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Re: Classic Instruments
Well that just made my mind up. I was going to go with Classic Instruments and build my own cluster using an aftermarket bezel. I think I will probably go this route now. Looks a little cleaner than what I could do.
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Re: Classic Instruments
i saw these at the hot rod nationals in louisville and they look awesome if i ever get the rest of my truck to look as good as these i will be buying one but right now it would look extremely out of place to nice fore my truck
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Re: Classic Instruments
They've been around awhile and I've seen the Grey gauges installed in a Blazer.......very nice looking gauges.
Spendy too if I remember.....$700 or so?
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Quote from their website:
"With only two touches you can quickly and accuratly program your speedometer. The SN74 installs in-line between the transmission pulse signal or ECM speed output and your electronic speedometer. The SN74 converts all known pulse signals to 16,000ppm or 8,000ppm signals and includes an additional 8,000ppm output signal for your cruise control. Real-time calibration feature allows total fine tuning. The filtered power source eliminates interference. This compact module works with most all aftermarket electronic speedometers and the module can be mounted anywhere inside your vehicle." I dunno but last time I checked my truck still had a cable driven speedo ![]() |
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Re: Classic Instruments
ive seen some guides on this site on how to do your own. just as good. cheaper.
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Re: Classic Instruments
I went with this set-up. I had to fab it all up myself, not a package deal. I debated for months before buying and then they come out with the premade dash, oh well I wanted the less is more look. It gives me an all at once look at the gages thru the wheel. Very happy with them so far, finally have an accurate speedo and fuel gage. They are not cheap but the quality is there. Buy USA. Also installed a trans temp gage in a cup mount on the BM megashifter console.
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Re: Classic Instruments
Im wondering how do you get around the speedo issue though. The pics show wires, that I assume, go to the connectors in the other pic. Atomic how does your's work?
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Re: Classic Instruments
wow those look great!!!!!
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Re: Classic Instruments
i guess it costs.... (a lot) to be the boss. i think i'll go with the 5" autometer setup. about $200 less and just as cool.
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Re: Classic Instruments
If you buy a gage kit the sender comes with it. The sender goes in where your cable went and converts mechanical signal to electric.
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