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Ackattack · 01-13-2003, 12:57 AM

I got my guages put in last week. Autometer Ultra Lites. I figured I'd try the silver dash to match, but I don't like it, so I'm going to paint it black again, but haven't had time yet.

I'm going to look into getting a silver overlay for the speedo too match. I used some green lights from radio shack for the turn signals, and some really small lights for the dummy lights and bright lights indicator.

Longhorn Man · 01-13-2003, 01:07 AM

When you put your bexel back to black, try just painting your speedo and fuel guage to match the aftermarket ones. It'll look good I think.
Some one else did theres in silver and it looked nice, and I've done mone in white, and I think it looks sharp.

Ackattack · 01-13-2003, 01:54 AM

I have a 5" tach in the place of fuel gauge, and the fuel gauge is in the "empty spot next to the oil pressure.

DanoDMano · 01-13-2003, 02:27 AM

Hey Ackattack, what fuel gauge did you use for your's? Is there a particular gauge you need for our sending units??

That is a great idea for that spot, the fual gauge we have is far too large!!!

Thanks

Ackattack · 01-13-2003, 10:05 AM

autometer part number 4314. 0 - 90 ohm is what ours uses. I had the sending unit out a few weeks ago and varified that is what it is.

DanoDMano · 01-13-2003, 10:32 AM

Thanks, I am adding one to my list of things I got to have after an HEI and 1406 Carb!!

my new 72 · 01-13-2003, 12:21 PM

You did the swap out on the rest of the gauges, why not just buy the Autometer Speedometer too. It looks a bit lopsided without it.

Ackattack · 01-13-2003, 02:41 PM

Well I may switch to a LT1/4L60E setup, which would require an electric speedo which costs $200, plus to use it now, I'd need a sending unit which is another $26. So basically I didn't want to spend that much right now.

Longhorn Man · 01-14-2003, 12:21 AM

I saw the black speedo in there and din't even notice the fuel guage being moved and silver.

01-13-2003, 12:57 AM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	My new guages I got my guages put in last week. Autometer Ultra Lites. I figured I'd try the silver dash to match, but I don't like it, so I'm going to paint it black again, but haven't had time yet. I'm going to look into getting a silver overlay for the speedo too match. I used some green lights from radio shack for the turn signals, and some really small lights for the dummy lights and bright lights indicator. Attached Images __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index Last edited by Ackattack; 01-13-2003 at 01:00 AM.

01-13-2003, 01:54 AM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	I have a 5" tach in the place of fuel gauge, and the fuel gauge is in the "empty spot next to the oil pressure. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

01-13-2003, 02:27 AM	#4
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Hey Ackattack, what fuel gauge did you use for your's? Is there a particular gauge you need for our sending units?? That is a great idea for that spot, the fual gauge we have is far too large!!! Thanks __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-13-2003, 10:05 AM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	autometer part number 4314. 0 - 90 ohm is what ours uses. I had the sending unit out a few weeks ago and varified that is what it is. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

01-13-2003, 10:32 AM	#6
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks, I am adding one to my list of things I got to have after an HEI and 1406 Carb!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

01-13-2003, 01:07 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	When you put your bexel back to black, try just painting your speedo and fuel guage to match the aftermarket ones. It'll look good I think. Some one else did theres in silver and it looked nice, and I've done mone in white, and I think it looks sharp.

01-13-2003, 12:21 PM	#7
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	You did the swap out on the rest of the gauges, why not just buy the Autometer Speedometer too. It looks a bit lopsided without it. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

01-13-2003, 02:41 PM	#8
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Well I may switch to a LT1/4L60E setup, which would require an electric speedo which costs $200, plus to use it now, I'd need a sending unit which is another $26. So basically I didn't want to spend that much right now. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

01-14-2003, 12:21 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I saw the black speedo in there and din't even notice the fuel guage being moved and silver.

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