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*RED 1970* · 08-20-2009, 12:06 AM

So I'm doing a stock rebuild on my 350, figure this is a good time to upgrade my gauges too.

So I have a 70, the only stock gauge that is working is the speedometer and it is off by 10-20mph... there are a mix of after market ones (oil, water, vacuum) in a cheap little pod bolted to the underside of the dash.

what have you done to your dash to make it a little more custom? I have some ideas but really need some inspiration! Post some pictures, show me what you've done!

thanks, Steve

**KevsClassics** · 08-20-2009, 12:32 AM

Here's mine, It's a mix of original and custom

**Thealien** · 08-23-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Here's mine, It's a mix of original and custom

Do the white faced guages light up any better?

I have a new tach dash in my 72 Jimmy with all new bulbs with good grounds and it is adequate but could be better.

Sorry to hijack your thread but I thought others may be interested also?

Mark

**KevsClassics** · 08-23-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

Do the white faced guages light up any better?

I have a new tach dash in my 72 Jimmy with all new bulbs with good grounds and it is adequate but could be better.

Sorry to hijack your thread but I thought others may be interested also?

Mark

Yes, I think so. I have leds instead of bulbs and my guages light up blue.

**Thealien** · 08-24-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Yes, I think so. I have leds instead of bulbs and my guages light up blue.

Where can I get the LEDs and are they a direct replacement for the bulbs.

Thanks

**KevsClassics** · 08-24-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

Where can I get the LEDs and are they a direct replacement for the bulbs.

Thanks

Yes direct replacement.http://www.whitegauges.net/categorie...&sort=featured

kev2809 · 08-20-2009, 05:52 AM

I like that kev looks good

**Classic Bowties** · 08-21-2009, 01:29 AM

Here's my 72 K/5 dash...

Ryan Hubbard · 08-21-2009, 01:37 AM

Here is my custom dash

*RED 1970* · 08-22-2009, 02:31 PM

Thanks for the pictures guys!
Ryan, you've done exactly what I'm looking to do, putting aftermarket gauges in the stock dash! Questions, what brand gauges are those and how did you attach them to the grill?

Ryan Hubbard · 09-01-2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RED 1970

Thanks for the pictures guys!
Ryan, you've done exactly what I'm looking to do, putting aftermarket gauges in the stock dash! Questions, what brand gauges are those and how did you attach them to the grill?

Those are VDO series one gauges and my dash panel is not stock. I made it on my CNC mill. But I used to run a stock dash panel and got some plastic inserts that let me run aftermarket gauges. I just can't remember where I got them though. The company was a hot rod business in the Pacific Northwest area.

**Thealien** · 08-24-2009, 09:15 PM

Thank you~

08-20-2009, 12:06 AM	#1
RED 1970 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 89	Picture of your Dash!? So I'm doing a stock rebuild on my 350, figure this is a good time to upgrade my gauges too. So I have a 70, the only stock gauge that is working is the speedometer and it is off by 10-20mph... there are a mix of after market ones (oil, water, vacuum) in a cheap little pod bolted to the underside of the dash. what have you done to your dash to make it a little more custom? I have some ideas but really need some inspiration! Post some pictures, show me what you've done! thanks, Steve

08-20-2009, 12:32 AM	#2
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08-21-2009, 01:29 AM	#8
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08-21-2009, 01:37 AM	#9
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08-22-2009, 02:31 PM	#10
RED 1970 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 89	Re: Picture of your Dash!? Thanks for the pictures guys! Ryan, you've done exactly what I'm looking to do, putting aftermarket gauges in the stock dash! Questions, what brand gauges are those and how did you attach them to the grill?

08-24-2009, 09:15 PM	#12
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