custom instrument panel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pink71c10 · 04-09-2015, 02:11 PM

This is someones dash on this forum im new to to this would like to know how they made it what guages and what type of guages im wanting to do something similar out of wood and were did you get the turn signal indicater

pink71c10 · 04-09-2015, 10:17 PM

Any one have any ideas any help would b appreciated

Ratpick · 04-10-2015, 01:25 AM

I dunno about this one in particular but it's some mismatched Autometer gauges. (Different colours) I don't know about that signal indicator, it is kinda cool. Pick some wood you like, and make a panel. Then order up a set of gauges you like (I suggest vdo, good stuff) then cut holes and do wiring. The factory cluster can be made to work and can have tachometer added to center.

Bigdav160 · 04-10-2015, 06:14 AM

Check out New Vintage USA

Andy4639 · 04-10-2015, 07:38 AM

I wonder why they used 3 differant color gauges?

I like the speed hut stuff myself.

www.speedhut.com

GPS speedo with no calibration just install it and drive.

Mine.

pink71c10 · 04-10-2015, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I wonder why they used 3 differant color gauges?

I like the speed hut stuff myself.

www.speedhut.com

GPS speedo with no calibration just install it and drive.

Mine.

Those are nice ill look at those wonder why there is six little guages

Bigdav160 · 04-10-2015, 12:34 PM

I have a lot of gauges

Speedo, Tach, A/F ratio, trans temp, vacuum, water temp, oil pressure, fuel level, volt meter and a clock.

Did you check my link above? It has those indicators

pink71c10 · 04-10-2015, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdav160

I have a lot of gauges

Speedo, Tach, A/F ratio, trans temp, vacuum, water temp, oil pressure, fuel level, volt meter and a clock.

Did you check my link above? It has those indicators

Not yet but after i get off work im going to thanks for the link yours are nice to

Andy4639 · 04-10-2015, 03:55 PM

With the 6.0 and 4L80 e transmission I have the scan gauge 2 also that has water temp, trans temp, volts, mas air temp, closed loop/open loop and any number of other gauges you decide which ones you want.
Plug into the computer port and reads straight off the ECU.

Fasteddieb · 04-10-2015, 05:52 PM

I would LOVE to see the wiring behind all of that. I have Auto Meter gauges the PO installed but the wiring is a rat's next. I'd like to wire everything into a single connector. Any photos, links, diagrams, hieroglyphics, etc, would be appreciated!

04-09-2015, 02:11 PM	#1
pink71c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Abilene tx Posts: 4	custom instrument panel This is someones dash on this forum im new to to this would like to know how they made it what guages and what type of guages im wanting to do something similar out of wood and were did you get the turn signal indicater Attached Images

04-09-2015, 10:17 PM	#2
pink71c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Abilene tx Posts: 4	Re: custom instrument panel Any one have any ideas any help would b appreciated

04-10-2015, 01:25 AM	#3
Ratpick Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Altadena, CA Posts: 25	Re: custom instrument panel I dunno about this one in particular but it's some mismatched Autometer gauges. (Different colours) I don't know about that signal indicator, it is kinda cool. Pick some wood you like, and make a panel. Then order up a set of gauges you like (I suggest vdo, good stuff) then cut holes and do wiring. The factory cluster can be made to work and can have tachometer added to center.

04-10-2015, 06:14 AM	#4
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: custom instrument panel Check out New Vintage USA __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

04-10-2015, 07:38 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: custom instrument panel I wonder why they used 3 differant color gauges? I like the speed hut stuff myself. www.speedhut.com GPS speedo with no calibration just install it and drive. Mine. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-10-2015, 12:34 PM	#7
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: custom instrument panel I have a lot of gauges Speedo, Tach, A/F ratio, trans temp, vacuum, water temp, oil pressure, fuel level, volt meter and a clock. Did you check my link above? It has those indicators __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

04-10-2015, 03:55 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: custom instrument panel With the 6.0 and 4L80 e transmission I have the scan gauge 2 also that has water temp, trans temp, volts, mas air temp, closed loop/open loop and any number of other gauges you decide which ones you want. Plug into the computer port and reads straight off the ECU. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-10-2015, 05:52 PM	#10
Fasteddieb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 11	Re: custom instrument panel I would LOVE to see the wiring behind all of that. I have Auto Meter gauges the PO installed but the wiring is a rat's next. I'd like to wire everything into a single connector. Any photos, links, diagrams, hieroglyphics, etc, would be appreciated!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.