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gotchamel · 12-25-2011, 04:08 PM

Here is the VDO gauge cluster I put together.I went from a 3 hole dummy light to this.I used Cole Hearse green lights for turn indicators and a blue led for high beams.It is wired to a 12 pin male/female quick disconnect{painless}for ease of removal.I used the factory wires but cut the factory plug then color matched the wiring.

gotchamel · 12-25-2011, 04:13 PM

And the 12 pin connector.If anyone is interested in doing something like this but is intimidated by wiring{I am/was}it was quite simple thanks to some good advise and the search buttom on this forum.

GASoline71 · 12-25-2011, 04:30 PM

Suh-weet! Nicely done!

Gary

Mac Arnold · 12-25-2011, 04:44 PM

That looks very nicely done

. I would really like to work on mine, which was originally a three hole as well, but was later cut into to add the bottom 4 gauges, unfortunately it wasnt done very nicely. So I will have to decide to go brand new, or just fix it the way I want it.

shawno72 · 12-25-2011, 04:39 PM

I have always liked the VDO gauges since the days of owning volkswagens. What is the chrome ring lookin things around all the gauges? Looks great.
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gotchamel · 12-25-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I have always liked the VDO gauges since the days of owning volkswagens. What is the chrome ring lookin things around all the gauges? Looks great.
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They are a real quality gauge/sender if you like electrical.I have used them in the marine industry for 20+ years in a much harsher enviourment than the dash of a truck.

The chrome is the bezel itself,there is a small chrome{plastic}trim ring around each hole.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-25-2011, 07:38 PM

Very nice those guages seem to fit the dash bezel really well.

gotchamel · 12-25-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Very nice those guages seem to fit the dash bezel really well.

The 2 1/16"fit perfect,the 4"were alittle small so I had to reduce the bezel holes by a 1/2" with a piece of 1/4" pvc epoxyed to the back then drilled 2 4" holes.

72gmcshorty · 12-26-2011, 12:53 PM

i'm guessing the vdo gauges are cheaper than the autometers? Where do you find VDO's anyways. I also know them from my old VW's

gotchamel · 12-26-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 72gmcshorty

i'm guessing the vdo gauges are cheaper than the autometers? Where do you find VDO's anyways. I also know them from my old VW's

These came from Summit.They are a real quality gauge/sender.Not sure how they compare to others in price.They dont use a bracket system for mounting,there is a large plastic ring{like a nut}that threads onto the whole gauge housing.Its all I have used for awhile now and not sure how everything else is mounted.The speedometer is pretty slick the way its calabrated,you just hit a reset button go a true measured mile,hit the button again and you are calabrated{checked with gps,its right on}.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-26-2011, 01:18 PM

You can get vdo at summit or jegs...

12-25-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	VDO cluster Here is the VDO gauge cluster I put together.I went from a 3 hole dummy light to this.I used Cole Hearse green lights for turn indicators and a blue led for high beams.It is wired to a 12 pin male/female quick disconnect{painless}for ease of removal.I used the factory wires but cut the factory plug then color matched the wiring.

12-25-2011, 04:13 PM	#2
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	Re: VDO cluster And the 12 pin connector.If anyone is interested in doing something like this but is intimidated by wiring{I am/was}it was quite simple thanks to some good advise and the search buttom on this forum.

12-25-2011, 04:44 PM	#4
Mac Arnold Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 10	Re: VDO cluster That looks very nicely done. I would really like to work on mine, which was originally a three hole as well, but was later cut into to add the bottom 4 gauges, unfortunately it wasnt done very nicely. So I will have to decide to go brand new, or just fix it the way I want it.

12-25-2011, 04:39 PM	#5
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: VDO cluster I have always liked the VDO gauges since the days of owning volkswagens. What is the chrome ring lookin things around all the gauges? Looks great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-25-2011, 07:38 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: VDO cluster Very nice those guages seem to fit the dash bezel really well. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-26-2011, 12:53 PM	#9
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: VDO cluster i'm guessing the vdo gauges are cheaper than the autometers? Where do you find VDO's anyways. I also know them from my old VW's __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

12-26-2011, 01:18 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: VDO cluster You can get vdo at summit or jegs... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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