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*vegaschevy* · 06-19-2009, 04:30 PM

I am looking to get some Autometer Ultra lite gauges.

I guess If I am going to do them I would get liquid filled. What would I get? Electrical or mechanical?

I know I want to do a 5" speedo to 160 MPH and a 5" Tach

What small gauges? Electrical or mechanical?

Fuel gauge
Water temp
Tranny Temp
oil pressure
Voltage

part numbers if anyone knows which way I would be wise to go
www.autometer.com

turp mcspray · 06-19-2009, 04:35 PM

Autometer gauges are great! I prefer mechanical for the simple reason that I hate the short sweep that electric gauges have. Just my opinion.

*vegaschevy* · 06-19-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by turp mcspray

Autometer gauges are great! I prefer mechanical for the simple reason that I hate the short sweep that electric gauges have. Just my opinion.

Seems that they have electrical short and full sweep.

also what about liquid filled? that just stops needles from bouncing right?

Ackattack · 06-19-2009, 04:54 PM

I wouldn't worry about the liquid filled ones, not really needed for a street vehicle.

I like the electrical ones, you can make a harness to easily disconnect them.

For the speedo, I'd get a mechanical speedo if your tranny is mechanical out.

For my 68, I'm using all electrical since doesn't have a mechanical output.

*vegaschevy* · 06-19-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ackattack

I wouldn't worry about the liquid filled ones, not really needed for a street vehicle.

I like the electrical ones, you can make a harness to easily disconnect them.

For the speedo, I'd get a mechanical speedo if your tranny is mechanical out.

For my 68, I'm using all electrical since doesn't have a mechanical output.

What tranny has a mechanical out? WHat about a turbo 400 or a 700r4? ANy downside to an electrical speedo? where would the pick up go?

where does the tach hook up to? im guessing somewhere off the distributor or something.

*vegaschevy* · 06-19-2009, 05:17 PM

also what ohm fuel gauge do you get?

Ackattack · 06-19-2009, 05:54 PM

well the original speedo is mechanical, so pretty much a TH 350 and TH400 are mechanical. I know the 700R4 that I had in my 72 was also mechanical, but I think that changed at some point.

If you don't need an electric speedo, I wouldn't get one....they're more expensive.

I think our sending unit is 0-90 ohm, but I'd double check.

Yeah, the tach hooks up to the distributor.

*vegaschevy* · 06-19-2009, 07:22 PM

What about a fuel cell from the fuel cell guy? Do they use our om sender?

*Shane* · 06-19-2009, 08:51 PM

0-90 Ohm on the fuel gage .... here is a dash I put together with all electric AutoMeter UltraLite II's ... I've never seen the need for fluid filled or full sweeps in a street vehicle either.

Dig that Candy Cane stripped towel.

turp mcspray · 06-19-2009, 09:28 PM

Here is another set to look at.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-19-2009, 11:11 PM

I used the ProComps....

*vegaschevy* · 06-20-2009, 03:53 AM

THanks for all the pics guys, love it.
SHane-I too have a No Limit polished cluster. Anyone know off hand where to find polished knobs or billet knobs for the lights and whatever the other hole is for?

**Ron 586** · 06-20-2009, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

THanks for all the pics guys, love it.
SHane-I too have a No Limit polished cluster. Anyone know off hand where to find polished knobs or billet knobs for the lights and whatever the other hole is for?

Think wipers for what the other hole is for. Maybe it don't rain in
Vegas, my bad.

*vegaschevy* · 06-20-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron 586

Think wipers for what the other hole is for. Maybe it don't rain in
Vegas, my bad.

HAHAHAHA

I bought a frame as my first truck, so I am looking, learning, and understanding as I go.

So lights and wipers, know of a nice knob for them in billet?

*vegaschevy* · 06-20-2009, 12:57 PM

http://www.yogisinc.com/Detail.cfm/-...53/product.htm

http://www.yogisinc.com/Detail.cfm/-...58/product.htm

Here is the two billet switches form Yogis if anyone is interested,

what else needed to be machined?

Legolas894 · 06-20-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegaschevy

THanks for all the pics guys, love it.
SHane-I too have a No Limit polished cluster. Anyone know off hand where to find polished knobs or billet knobs for the lights and whatever the other hole is for?

My cluster has holes for Wiper, headlights and choke. That's a 1967 GMC.

**passthebuck** · 06-20-2009, 09:32 AM

I went full sweep electrical & electric speedo. I love the fact that you can calibrate it with the button on the back & a short drive. Also that you only need to unplug the connector to get the dash out.

14U2NV · 06-20-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by passthebuck

I went full sweep electrical & electric speedo. I love the fact that you can calibrate it with the button on the back & a short drive. Also that you only need to unplug the connector to get the dash out.

Ok passthebuck, how did you fill in the center hole for the smaller guage? You have any pictures of your cluster buildup?

Chad

72truckster · 06-20-2009, 12:40 PM

Passthebuck, second the question on filling the center hole, especially the raised circular bezel part. And what lights did you use for the signal indicators?

*Shane* · 06-20-2009, 10:41 AM

I bought billet switches from yogi's street rods. If I had it to do over I wouldn't use these particular switches because they require additional machine work on the back of the billet dash panel in order to fit.

06-19-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Autometer Gauges... I am looking to get some Autometer Ultra lite gauges. I guess If I am going to do them I would get liquid filled. What would I get? Electrical or mechanical? I know I want to do a 5" speedo to 160 MPH and a 5" Tach What small gauges? Electrical or mechanical? Fuel gauge Water temp Tranny Temp oil pressure Voltage part numbers if anyone knows which way I would be wise to go www.autometer.com

06-19-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Autometer Gauges... Autometer gauges are great! I prefer mechanical for the simple reason that I hate the short sweep that electric gauges have. Just my opinion. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

06-19-2009, 04:54 PM	#4
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Autometer Gauges... I wouldn't worry about the liquid filled ones, not really needed for a street vehicle. I like the electrical ones, you can make a harness to easily disconnect them. For the speedo, I'd get a mechanical speedo if your tranny is mechanical out. For my 68, I'm using all electrical since doesn't have a mechanical output. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-19-2009, 05:17 PM	#6
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Autometer Gauges... also what ohm fuel gauge do you get?

06-19-2009, 05:54 PM	#7
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Autometer Gauges... well the original speedo is mechanical, so pretty much a TH 350 and TH400 are mechanical. I know the 700R4 that I had in my 72 was also mechanical, but I think that changed at some point. If you don't need an electric speedo, I wouldn't get one....they're more expensive. I think our sending unit is 0-90 ohm, but I'd double check. Yeah, the tach hooks up to the distributor. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index Last edited by Ackattack; 06-19-2009 at 05:55 PM.

06-19-2009, 07:22 PM	#8
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Autometer Gauges... What about a fuel cell from the fuel cell guy? Do they use our om sender?

06-19-2009, 08:51 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Autometer Gauges... 0-90 Ohm on the fuel gage .... here is a dash I put together with all electric AutoMeter UltraLite II's ... I've never seen the need for fluid filled or full sweeps in a street vehicle either. Dig that Candy Cane stripped towel.

06-19-2009, 09:28 PM	#10
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: Autometer Gauges... Here is another set to look at. Attached Images __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

06-19-2009, 11:11 PM	#11
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: Autometer Gauges... I used the ProComps.... Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-20-2009, 03:53 AM	#12
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Autometer Gauges... THanks for all the pics guys, love it. SHane-I too have a No Limit polished cluster. Anyone know off hand where to find polished knobs or billet knobs for the lights and whatever the other hole is for?

06-20-2009, 12:57 PM	#15
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Autometer Gauges... http://www.yogisinc.com/Detail.cfm/-...53/product.htm http://www.yogisinc.com/Detail.cfm/-...58/product.htm Here is the two billet switches form Yogis if anyone is interested, what else needed to be machined?

06-20-2009, 09:32 AM	#17
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Autometer Gauges... I went full sweep electrical & electric speedo. I love the fact that you can calibrate it with the button on the back & a short drive. Also that you only need to unplug the connector to get the dash out. Attached Images __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

06-20-2009, 12:40 PM	#19
72truckster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 15	Re: Autometer Gauges... Passthebuck, second the question on filling the center hole, especially the raised circular bezel part. And what lights did you use for the signal indicators?

06-20-2009, 10:41 AM	#20
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Autometer Gauges... I bought billet switches from yogi's street rods. If I had it to do over I wouldn't use these particular switches because they require additional machine work on the back of the billet dash panel in order to fit.



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