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ocbaud · 09-01-2007, 11:27 PM

is coming along nicely

still need to sand down the holes a bit more to make it perfect. also cant do the 2 large holes until i get my speedo and tach so i can test fit before cutting.

azfab · 09-02-2007, 12:03 AM

looks good man. u gotta love those gages!

bigblock73 · 09-02-2007, 12:16 AM

Eric, are you going to mount them on the backside like Mike did, or another way?

ocbaud · 09-02-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Eric, are you going to mount them on the backside like Mike did, or another way?

like mike did

sla90lx · 09-02-2007, 02:08 AM

Good choice, they look like the belong when mounted from behind.

C&C Chevy · 09-02-2007, 01:54 PM

Very good job, Eric! Looks real slick mounted like that. How are you physically mounting them?

ocbaud · 09-02-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by C&C Chevy

Very good job, Eric! Looks real slick mounted like that. How are you physically mounting them?

dunno yet. probably with a combination of an epoxy solution and hot glue, along with wire like mike used possibly

draggin86 · 09-02-2007, 03:27 PM

Looks great!

Pyrotechnic · 09-02-2007, 07:36 PM

Always wanted to do that with mine, instead of installing them from the front like most do.

GMC69 · 09-02-2007, 09:10 PM

is there a link to what "mike" did??

bigblock73 · 09-02-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC69

is there a link to what "mike" did??

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...s_recessed.htm

GMC69 · 09-02-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...s_recessed.htm

That's great, thanks!

**N2TRUX** · 09-02-2007, 09:31 PM

Jeff, where's the pics of Mike's install from the front?

bigblock73 · 09-02-2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Jeff, where's the pics of Mike's install from the front?

Here is the back (I assume that is what you meant)

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...es_mike/30.jpg

And here it is from the front

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/interior/gpics.htm

The above links are in the article...

pcmcobra · 09-02-2007, 09:38 PM

sweet

ocbaud · 09-07-2007, 01:47 AM

Ric83 · 09-07-2007, 09:39 AM

Man, that is looking saweet!!!

Pyrotechnic · 09-07-2007, 02:39 PM

I've always wondered why all of Autometer's 5 inch tachs are 10,000 RPM. You can get a 8,000 RPM monster tach in Autogage, but not Autometer.

sla90lx · 09-07-2007, 03:36 PM

I know in Mike's application the speed control wouldn't work with the mechanical speedo. Is the elec speedo compatible with our trucks?
Thanks, Chris

ocbaud · 09-07-2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sla90lx

I know in Mike's application the speed control wouldn't work with the mechanical speedo. Is the elec speedo compatible with our trucks?
Thanks, Chris

i dont have cruise anymore so it doesnt matter to me.

Mr79C10 · 09-07-2007, 06:01 PM

Looking real good. 1 question thow, I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Anything special you need to do to change the speedometer?

ocbaud · 09-07-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Looking real good. 1 question thow, I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Anything special you need to do to change the speedometer?

sorta

if you get a mechanical speedo you just have to buy a new threaded speedo cable.

if you convert to electric like mine, you have to buy an expensive sender that goes in place of the cable.

streetstar · 09-07-2007, 11:59 PM

That is a seriously cool cluster ---- i live in Moore-- we oughtta get a bench race going sometime( actually i just wanna see that in person so i can do it to my own- lol)

ocbaud · 09-08-2007, 01:57 AM

bigblock73 · 09-08-2007, 08:40 AM

Eric, lets see the back please.

09-01-2007, 11:27 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Project: Autometer is coming along nicely still need to sand down the holes a bit more to make it perfect. also cant do the 2 large holes until i get my speedo and tach so i can test fit before cutting.

09-02-2007, 12:03 AM	#2
azfab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: lodi ca Posts: 251	Re: Project: Autometer looks good man. u gotta love those gages!

09-02-2007, 12:16 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Project: Autometer Eric, are you going to mount them on the backside like Mike did, or another way? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

09-02-2007, 02:08 AM	#5
sla90lx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 16	Re: Project: Autometer Good choice, they look like the belong when mounted from behind.

09-02-2007, 01:54 PM	#6
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: Project: Autometer Very good job, Eric! Looks real slick mounted like that. How are you physically mounting them? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

09-02-2007, 03:27 PM	#8
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Project: Autometer Looks great!

09-02-2007, 07:36 PM	#9
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Project: Autometer Always wanted to do that with mine, instead of installing them from the front like most do.

09-02-2007, 09:10 PM	#10
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Project: Autometer is there a link to what "mike" did?? __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

09-02-2007, 09:31 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Project: Autometer Jeff, where's the pics of Mike's install from the front? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-02-2007, 09:38 PM	#15
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Project: Autometer sweet __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

09-07-2007, 01:47 AM	#16
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: Project: Autometer

09-07-2007, 09:39 AM	#17
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: Project: Autometer Man, that is looking saweet!!! __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

09-07-2007, 02:39 PM	#18
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Project: Autometer I've always wondered why all of Autometer's 5 inch tachs are 10,000 RPM. You can get a 8,000 RPM monster tach in Autogage, but not Autometer.

09-07-2007, 03:36 PM	#19
sla90lx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 16	Re: Project: Autometer I know in Mike's application the speed control wouldn't work with the mechanical speedo. Is the elec speedo compatible with our trucks? Thanks, Chris

09-07-2007, 06:01 PM	#21
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09-07-2007, 11:59 PM	#23
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Project: Autometer That is a seriously cool cluster ---- i live in Moore-- we oughtta get a bench race going sometime( actually i just wanna see that in person so i can do it to my own- lol)

09-08-2007, 01:57 AM	#24
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: Project: Autometer

09-08-2007, 08:40 AM	#25
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Project: Autometer Eric, lets see the back please. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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