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BADASS2001CHEVY · 09-08-2002, 11:29 PM

I want to run all Auto Meter gauges in a 67-72 Chevy truck and I wanted to know if there was any kind of new panel that accepted the gauges? I know Ii will have to run new wires but I can do all of that, its not a big deal I just need the panel that fits the aftermarket A/M gauges. Does anybody know what I mean? Post some pics of installed panels if you can with links to companies also.
Thanks alot guys
Badass

BADASS2001CHEVY · 09-09-2002, 07:59 AM

34 people dont have a clue what im talking about?

HotRod929 · 09-09-2002, 09:01 AM

I dont know if there is a special panel that you can get. The ones that I have seen with Autometer gauges have been mounted inplace of the stock gauges and used the same pannel.

BADASS2001CHEVY · 09-09-2002, 09:06 AM

Really?

67cst · 09-09-2002, 10:11 AM

cant remember whos this is but its frikkin sweet

BADASS2001CHEVY · 09-09-2002, 10:32 AM

Dayum that what im looking for!

junkyardjohn · 09-09-2002, 04:00 PM

YEP --- I PUT AUTO METER GAGES IN MINE. 5" & 2 1/16" FIT RIGHT IN A STOCK BEZEL, WITH NO CUTTING.

Frank_Zeller · 09-09-2002, 04:06 PM

With a little trimming you can use you stock panel and Autometer gauges. Can email you a full size picture if you want.

Alexis · 09-09-2002, 04:10 PM

you cn check Brothers, i know they once had a panel for our truck with the automter white face gauges, the frame was billet

71Custom10 · 09-09-2002, 05:54 PM

I think No Limit Engineering makes a billet one that holds autometer guages, but I can't find a picture of it. You might try emailing them for a pic. Thier web address is www.nolimit.net. RB's has one that uses a stock bezel to hold VDO guages. Web address is www.rbsauto.com. They always have in ad in classic trucks magazine with a pic of it. McGaughy's Classic Chevy has one two. I don't know what kind of guages it holds. It's billet also. There is a pic on thier website, www.mcgaughysclassic.com
Hope that helps,
Andrew

**Palf70Step** · 09-09-2002, 07:47 PM

Frank_Zellar are you just using the plastic face to hold the guages or is there some sorta of backing set up to help hold the guages?

I haven't really look that close at mine yet behind the panel to see what is there

superchevy · 09-09-2002, 08:10 PM

Have you guys seen those new dash clusters from Covan's?
They're molded from abs plastic with a carbon fiber finish.
Right now they have just Camaro/Firebird ones, but the ad says they're building ones for '67-'72 trucks. The ad is in the Nov '02 Super Chevy mag, page 86. Covan's number is 770-667-7684 or email at jcovancctas@aol.com

**Tim Christian** · 09-09-2002, 08:33 PM

No Limit does make one I just bought one and it looks GREAT if I get time tomorrow I will take a picture of it.

wnc mountain · 09-09-2002, 08:41 PM

I have seen several people use a glovebox door. That way you can choose where you put the gauges. You would have to cut the holes yourself though. I have seen a post of this a while back.

Mountain Man · 09-09-2002, 08:52 PM

New aftermarket dash bezel, with Autometer silver comp gauges. They are 2", and fit right into the hole. These are Autometers best gauges IMO.

Dean23 · 09-09-2002, 08:57 PM

I'm going to use autometer phantoms, and will probably end up using a glovebox door if I cant find anything better

THOR 50 · 09-09-2002, 09:04 PM

Derek 71_ShortStep posted a pick of my dash. The gauges are mounted behind the stock cover instead of through. Some minor tab trimming on the back side and a fabicated plate the mount them to the back of your dash and you're good to go. Total cost about $550 for gauges this way you can use the stock wiper switch and headlight switch.

BADASS2001CHEVY · 09-09-2002, 09:14 PM

Thos Silver ones are the ones I have and I agree with you there the best looking ones IMO.

THOR 50 · 09-09-2002, 09:24 PM

Here's an old thread with some good ideas including a pic of a glove box door.

http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...5&pagenumber=2

BADASS2001CHEVY · 09-09-2002, 09:29 PM

Thanks alot, Im looking to do mine like that somewhat, what do they mean able to use the headlight & wipper switch?

**smitty62** · 09-09-2002, 09:29 PM

Does anyone know of a clock that looks ok with the stock gauges and would fit where the tach usually fits??

**Tim Christian** · 09-09-2002, 09:31 PM

Like this?

**Tim Christian** · 09-09-2002, 09:32 PM

I am sorry I did not read the Tach part.

THOR 50 · 09-09-2002, 09:34 PM

Some of these ideas you have to modify to fit your wiper and headlight switch so they will fit like the glove box door

**smitty62** · 09-09-2002, 09:42 PM

Tim,
That looks great!--I guess you've got it in the original vacuum gauge location, right? What's it out of?

09-08-2002, 11:29 PM	#1
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Aftermarket gauge panell? I want to run all Auto Meter gauges in a 67-72 Chevy truck and I wanted to know if there was any kind of new panel that accepted the gauges? I know Ii will have to run new wires but I can do all of that, its not a big deal I just need the panel that fits the aftermarket A/M gauges. Does anybody know what I mean? Post some pics of installed panels if you can with links to companies also. Thanks alot guys Badass __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

09-09-2002, 07:59 AM	#2
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	34 people dont have a clue what im talking about? __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

09-09-2002, 09:01 AM	#3
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	I dont know if there is a special panel that you can get. The ones that I have seen with Autometer gauges have been mounted inplace of the stock gauges and used the same pannel. __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

09-09-2002, 09:06 AM	#4
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Really? __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

09-09-2002, 10:11 AM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	cant remember whos this is but its frikkin sweet Attached Images __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

09-09-2002, 10:32 AM	#6
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Dayum that what im looking for! __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

09-09-2002, 04:00 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	YEP --- I PUT AUTO METER GAGES IN MINE. 5" & 2 1/16" FIT RIGHT IN A STOCK BEZEL, WITH NO CUTTING. Attached Images __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-09-2002, 04:06 PM	#8
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	With a little trimming you can use you stock panel and Autometer gauges. Can email you a full size picture if you want. Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas Last edited by Frank_Zeller; 09-09-2002 at 04:09 PM.

09-09-2002, 04:10 PM	#9
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	you cn check Brothers, i know they once had a panel for our truck with the automter white face gauges, the frame was billet

09-09-2002, 05:54 PM	#10
71Custom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 325	I think No Limit Engineering makes a billet one that holds autometer guages, but I can't find a picture of it. You might try emailing them for a pic. Thier web address is www.nolimit.net. RB's has one that uses a stock bezel to hold VDO guages. Web address is www.rbsauto.com. They always have in ad in classic trucks magazine with a pic of it. McGaughy's Classic Chevy has one two. I don't know what kind of guages it holds. It's billet also. There is a pic on thier website, www.mcgaughysclassic.com Hope that helps, Andrew __________________ '67 Chevy Longbed Fleetside - Daily Driver(For Now) '72 Cheyene Longbed Fleetside-Daily Driver Best Towing Service

09-09-2002, 07:47 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Frank_Zellar are you just using the plastic face to hold the guages or is there some sorta of backing set up to help hold the guages? I haven't really look that close at mine yet behind the panel to see what is there __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-09-2002, 08:10 PM	#12
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Have you guys seen those new dash clusters from Covan's? They're molded from abs plastic with a carbon fiber finish. Right now they have just Camaro/Firebird ones, but the ad says they're building ones for '67-'72 trucks. The ad is in the Nov '02 Super Chevy mag, page 86. Covan's number is 770-667-7684 or email at jcovancctas@aol.com __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

09-09-2002, 08:33 PM	#13
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	No Limit does make one I just bought one and it looks GREAT if I get time tomorrow I will take a picture of it.

09-09-2002, 08:41 PM	#14
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	I have seen several people use a glovebox door. That way you can choose where you put the gauges. You would have to cut the holes yourself though. I have seen a post of this a while back. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

09-09-2002, 08:52 PM	#15
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	New aftermarket dash bezel, with Autometer silver comp gauges. They are 2", and fit right into the hole. These are Autometers best gauges IMO. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.



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09-09-2002, 08:57 PM	#16
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	I'm going to use autometer phantoms, and will probably end up using a glovebox door if I cant find anything better __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

09-09-2002, 09:04 PM	#17
THOR 50 Over worked under paid Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 378	my dash Derek 71_ShortStep posted a pick of my dash. The gauges are mounted behind the stock cover instead of through. Some minor tab trimming on the back side and a fabicated plate the mount them to the back of your dash and you're good to go. Total cost about $550 for gauges this way you can use the stock wiper switch and headlight switch. __________________ Roger '69 C-10 with GMC front clip billet grill, 283CI, 400TH and 12bolt posiw/3.73 gears

09-09-2002, 09:14 PM	#18
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Thos Silver ones are the ones I have and I agree with you there the best looking ones IMO. __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

09-09-2002, 09:24 PM	#19
THOR 50 Over worked under paid Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 378	old thread ideas Here's an old thread with some good ideas including a pic of a glove box door. http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...5&pagenumber=2 __________________ Roger '69 C-10 with GMC front clip billet grill, 283CI, 400TH and 12bolt posiw/3.73 gears

09-09-2002, 09:29 PM	#20
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Thanks alot, Im looking to do mine like that somewhat, what do they mean able to use the headlight & wipper switch? __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

09-09-2002, 09:29 PM	#21
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Does anyone know of a clock that looks ok with the stock gauges and would fit where the tach usually fits?? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

09-09-2002, 09:31 PM	#22
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Like this? Attached Images

09-09-2002, 09:32 PM	#23
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I am sorry I did not read the Tach part.

09-09-2002, 09:34 PM	#24
THOR 50 Over worked under paid Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 378	switches Some of these ideas you have to modify to fit your wiper and headlight switch so they will fit like the glove box door __________________ Roger '69 C-10 with GMC front clip billet grill, 283CI, 400TH and 12bolt posiw/3.73 gears

09-09-2002, 09:42 PM	#25
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Tim, That looks great!--I guess you've got it in the original vacuum gauge location, right? What's it out of? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

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