Gauge size - 2 1/16" or 2 5/8" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pont · 08-23-2005, 10:21 PM

Whats' the best size to fit our bezels? Just getting ready to order new Autometers and it seems like the 2 1/16" would fit better behind the bezel. Or does the 2 5/8" work well without loosing much of the view of the face of the gauge.

Thanks for your help everyone!

Pont

Rollie396 · 08-23-2005, 11:38 PM

I prefer the 2 5/8" myself.This will give you an idea.the autometer is 2 5/8",it is a cleaner look IMO as the gauge bezel is hidden and you lose very little visibility.The other gauge is 2 1/16" and you can see most of the gauge bezel.Hope this helps.

Mudder · 08-24-2005, 12:20 AM

I havent done this Pont but I think the ones that have and looked nice were 2 5/8. I think I may have a 2 5/8 out in the garage if you'd like to try it before you order. hell it may even work......

Pont · 08-24-2005, 06:13 PM

Good pics Rollie, that pretty much clears it up for me and I'll be going with the 2 5/8" like I planned. Thanks for the offer Randy, the pics in this thread explain it well enough for me. Thanks to both of you..........

70c10 · 08-24-2005, 06:33 PM

Pont my big brother, where you been hiding man?. Haven't seen you post in awhile. Damn nice of Randy to offer the gauges to you. He's alright in my book!

**68 Stepside** · 08-24-2005, 07:54 PM

Sheesh, the stranger resurfaces.....nice to see you around Rob! I think 2 5/8" is a better choice for behind the bezel mounting as well, they look nice.

Mudder · 08-25-2005, 04:15 AM

I miss Pont on the 4x4 forums big time........

I think the 2 5/8 is a good choice. I did see Thor50 on here last night. I was gonna try to get ahold of him to see if he would write up how he did his. One of the cleanest I have seen.

Pont · 08-25-2005, 06:57 PM

Randy, if you do get a hold of Thor50, definitely have him do a write-up with pics. That's a great idea. I haven't seen his but if you say it's nice, I sure would like to see it!

70c10, 68 step and mudder, I miss you guys too! Lot's of OT at work, been gone on a couple vacations this Summer, just haven't been on the board like I used to. The closer we get to Fall, I'll have more time to spend here and play catch-up. I don't even recognize a lot of the names on the board anymore, I guess I have been gone for awhile

Thanks again for the help guys and if you have any pics floating around, I would love to see them! I'm planning on Autometer Ultra Lite gauges but will take pics of any style gauge in our bezels. Post them here or send them to pont1@rvi.net

Thanks again..........
Pont

08-23-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Gauge size - 2 1/16" or 2 5/8" Whats' the best size to fit our bezels? Just getting ready to order new Autometers and it seems like the 2 1/16" would fit better behind the bezel. Or does the 2 5/8" work well without loosing much of the view of the face of the gauge. Thanks for your help everyone! Pont __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

08-23-2005, 11:38 PM	#2
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	I prefer the 2 5/8" myself.This will give you an idea.the autometer is 2 5/8",it is a cleaner look IMO as the gauge bezel is hidden and you lose very little visibility.The other gauge is 2 1/16" and you can see most of the gauge bezel.Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics Last edited by Rollie396; 08-23-2005 at 11:50 PM. Reason: add pics

08-24-2005, 12:20 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I havent done this Pont but I think the ones that have and looked nice were 2 5/8. I think I may have a 2 5/8 out in the garage if you'd like to try it before you order. hell it may even work...... Last edited by Mudder; 08-24-2005 at 12:20 AM.

08-24-2005, 06:13 PM	#4
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Good pics Rollie, that pretty much clears it up for me and I'll be going with the 2 5/8" like I planned. Thanks for the offer Randy, the pics in this thread explain it well enough for me. Thanks to both of you.......... __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

08-24-2005, 06:33 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Pont my big brother, where you been hiding man?. Haven't seen you post in awhile. Damn nice of Randy to offer the gauges to you. He's alright in my book! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads Last edited by 70c10; 08-24-2005 at 06:34 PM.

08-24-2005, 07:54 PM	#6
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Sheesh, the stranger resurfaces.....nice to see you around Rob! I think 2 5/8" is a better choice for behind the bezel mounting as well, they look nice. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-25-2005, 04:15 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I miss Pont on the 4x4 forums big time........ I think the 2 5/8 is a good choice. I did see Thor50 on here last night. I was gonna try to get ahold of him to see if he would write up how he did his. One of the cleanest I have seen. Last edited by Mudder; 08-25-2005 at 04:17 AM.

08-25-2005, 06:57 PM	#8
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Randy, if you do get a hold of Thor50, definitely have him do a write-up with pics. That's a great idea. I haven't seen his but if you say it's nice, I sure would like to see it! 70c10, 68 step and mudder, I miss you guys too! Lot's of OT at work, been gone on a couple vacations this Summer, just haven't been on the board like I used to. The closer we get to Fall, I'll have more time to spend here and play catch-up. I don't even recognize a lot of the names on the board anymore, I guess I have been gone for awhile Thanks again for the help guys and if you have any pics floating around, I would love to see them! I'm planning on Autometer Ultra Lite gauges but will take pics of any style gauge in our bezels. Post them here or send them to pont1@rvi.net Thanks again.......... Pont __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"



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