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Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
I've been researching some replacement gauges for the 74.
What I want is something along the lines of Autometer accurracy w/o the freaking 200mph speedo or 10,000rpm tach w/the 1" tall numbers across the face because it only has a stock 74 350ci engine. I'm looking for something a little more subtle. I looked @ Redline Gaugeworks & they have some cool stuff but nothing along the lines of replacement guages that will fit a stock 74 guage bezel. VDO? I can't seem to find much selection. Classic Instruments also seems to have some nice stuff but the web-site is a little slim on certain size/color details. Any suggestions on other manufacturers? Likes/dis-likes?
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
So you don't like this look? It has to be the nicest way to intergrate aftermarket gauges with a 73-87 dash I have ever seen....
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
Yes, they do look good . . . ... just not the right look for my 74. Those 1" tall numbers just scream "look @ me". I would rather something you might not notice.
Ken, you of all people gotta admit those Autometers, even though they look cool, would look very out of place in your truck. Same scenario w/my truck.
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
wow who did this with the autometer gauges I owuld love to have something like this done if i could just find the right people to do that kind of job
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
this is what i want !! those gauges ! do you have the part # for them all ??? did you modifly the bezel much???
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
I agree. I just thought you might want to revisit that idea. That's exactly why I went with a restored OEM dash. I couldn't find anything aftermarket that didn't look aftermarket.
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
Hey anyone have some details on that setup? like what was used or how they got them mounted? I like and and want to put something like that in the 86.
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
It seems autometer has the largest selection of gauges. Classic Instruments seem to popular for the classic/antique look. VDO used to be real popular. A couple of other sites that you might want to try are Stewart Warner and Haneline. The Teleflex Chrome Amega may be something that may interest you. Their Haneline elite is similar, but I'm not too sure 'bout the 'inverted swoosh' graphic on the gauge face.
![]() ![]() I know what you mean 'bout the 200 mph gauges and high RPM gauges. It all good for the track, but as a cruiser ??? BTW, did you see the Autometer's Designer Black series. They're subtle in design. But, IMO, the Haneline's Teleflex Chrome Amega look good. ![]()
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For now, my current choice is the Classic Instruments 'Hot Rod Series' which can be viewed @ www.classicinstruments.com under the 'Our Products' icon & selecting 'Instrument Series' & scroll down through the list/pics. The SG Series wouldn't look bad if I had them do the custom color option to a tan color but I'm afraid to find out what the cost would be. I sent an e-mail request w/some P/N's for pricing so we'll see how much they are.
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
I'm going with an updated OEM dash. I've got a full gauge cluster (with tach) out of a 77 that I plan on using in my 75. Mine is going to be a hybrid of the two years as I plan on keeping my mechanical oil pressure gauge and have to omit the stock ammeter for a voltmeter. My only beef is that I don't like the OEM font for the letters/numbers used. I've been thinking about coming up with my own gauge overlay with a better looking font (think Silverado SS cluster or an Escalade Font). Still White letters on Black backgrounds just updated and subtle. I've seen the white face overlay's on ebay and just can't stand white gauges. Screams "ricer" to me.
Got to do a lot of planning on the layout for accuracy but I think it's doable.. Just need a couple of junk gauges to practice on.... |
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A custom color would be unique, but you're probably right 'bout the $$$. It looks like there's a inner ring (just inside of the chrome trim ring. Maybe, a custom color could be just applied to it to ascent the gauges and complement your interior.
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
I think dakotadigital has a digital dash that looks goo and really doesn't look out of place. I comes in four or five colors but wallet draing at I think $4-500 sending units and all but you still have to use youre bezel.
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
The Dakota Digital's aren't what SCOTI is looking for, but I have them for $485.95 + $20 shipping.
http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/merc...tegory_Code=7G
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
On a stock/mild custom truck it's hard to beat the look of a factory cluster. My favorite is the C40-C60 cluster with the tach/fuel gauge built together. That leaves the bottom left hole open for a clock, air gauge, or a vaccum gauge. I just finished one of these about a month ago for a friend of mine and it looks killer in his '75 K10.
On a pro street/hotrod truck the Autometers look really nice. I've done them in two or three trucks and they look right at home with rollbars and air shifters. On a full custom/show truck the Dakota gauges look pretty cool. I helped a friend install his and they turned out nice. They really look good at night. Those are my thoughts for what they're worth. ![]() |
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
What are the 3 LEDs for?
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
The LED's are for my park brake, high beams and choke light, respectively, left to right. After installing the gauges, the stock ones are gone. I have now moved them to a better looking location since I installed a floor shifter and had some place to put them. I also didn't want to start drilling holes in my billet bezel.
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i love my dakota digitals...the just look so clean! i also really like the autometers...by the way that is a very good price on the dakota digitals when i bought mine i couldnt find em for much less than 600
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
heres my setup from tpi
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Re: Gauges.... Who, What, Where?
The TPI setup is awsome, only problem is your going to need the coulm to match now.
I sure do love having a vacuum gauge, it helps me know when my truck isnt running it's best.
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They have the same font as '62 thru '67 Harley-Davidson FLH's. |
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