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CHaingKaiShek · 02-01-2003, 07:29 PM

Well I finally worked out all the kinks in my gauge Install. I decided to use the VDO Vision series for this time around, still planning on doing an Autometer Install. I only have two useable pictures to show at this time. My digital camera's autofocus decided to head south, so most of them turn out blurry.

Let me know what you think of them, I'll try to get some more pictures (Including a night-illuimated one), and once I have my article written, I'll post that on my page with the install pictures.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

bigblock73 · 02-01-2003, 07:58 PM

Looks cool 'Lil Swerve!!!

apstguy · 02-02-2003, 12:48 AM

I'll be anxious to see how you did it. These trucks are such a joy to put new gauges on I hear

Myride · 02-02-2003, 02:43 AM

nice

CHaingKaiShek · 02-02-2003, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by apstguy
I'll be anxious to see how you did it. These trucks are such a joy to put new gauges on I hear

Pretty much prepared to do it just like Mike Ervin did..

Infact almost all the same alterations were completed (Except I cut all of the rear tunnel off of the bezel.)

Only difference was in the mounting. He mounted his from the rear and used wire - I slid mine in from the front and used the snap rings VDO gave me.

I think they turned out well, but personally I do like the way the Autometers look better.

Jeff

bigd65 · 02-02-2003, 10:06 AM

I ike it, how much did those gauges cost

PHOENIX · 02-02-2003, 03:13 PM

One thing I noticed about your install.
Now that you dont have the original gauge cluster in the dash, you can not use many of the screws to hold the bezel on. This was a problem I also had with my install. I thought about puttin in fake screws (glued in, to look real). But then I thought, what if I cant remember which were fake and I try to unscrew a glued one. So I went to checker and bought some interior "things" off the little rack. They are plugs for the interior of a Nissan (which one, I dont know). But youll see them in the litle racks of misc. screws, bolts, and washers. Heres a picture of the little plugs I used. They fit right into the holes, and I think they look pretty clean.
http://www.73-87.com/~phoenix/Eddies83-07.jpg
http://www.73-87.com/~phoenix/Eddies83-08.jpg

Hope that helps a little

Razorback_Fan · 02-02-2003, 03:28 PM

sweet

fast_silverado · 02-07-2003, 06:45 AM

I contacted Empire Motorsports and they make a billet aluminum bezel that is made to use aftermarket guages the part number is P/N# 8187AP and the mounting holes are 3 3/8" for the 2 center guages and 2 1/16" for the supposrt guages. I don't remember the price off hand but go to www.empiremotorsports.com and email them and they'll let ya know.

Tim

BigRed · 02-07-2003, 09:50 AM

Guages look great. I'm confused those. Why can't you use the original screw holes in the green instrument bezel to mount the outer bezel too? I thought that you had to cut the green bezel but not actually remove it. Please explain. Thanks!

CHaingKaiShek · 02-07-2003, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigRed
Guages look great. I'm confused those. Why can't you use the original screw holes in the green instrument bezel to mount the outer bezel too? I thought that you had to cut the green bezel but not actually remove it. Please explain. Thanks!

I could not use the OEM green dash bezel. I cut out the back ad I had planned to use it as Mike Ervin did - but it did not fit well around the gauges.

I opted to hack it up further and just use the PRND12 indicator and turn signal part of it.

Oh well, nothing is perfect.

PHOENIX · 02-07-2003, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigRed
Guages look great. I'm confused those. Why can't you use the original screw holes in the green instrument bezel to mount the outer bezel too? I thought that you had to cut the green bezel but not actually remove it. Please explain. Thanks!

Im not sure who you are asking, but since I posted about the screw holes Ill answer too. I didnt even think of it when I did mine until it was too late. Kinda modified as I went. Im pretty sure that you could cut the green peice and still have those screws, but mine is gone now (I might have it around somewhere).

Here is a blurry arse picture of the clip IM taking about:
http://www.partsamerica.com/product_...NB/6045471.jpg
Here is the information on it:
Brand: Motor Mite (Little Help Packages at CSK Auto)
Part Number: 45470 (Should be for Nissan Interior)

02-01-2003, 07:29 PM	#1
CHaingKaiShek I love goooooold! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the middle of Hell, Arizona Posts: 133	Gauges are finished Well I finally worked out all the kinks in my gauge Install. I decided to use the VDO Vision series for this time around, still planning on doing an Autometer Install. I only have two useable pictures to show at this time. My digital camera's autofocus decided to head south, so most of them turn out blurry. Let me know what you think of them, I'll try to get some more pictures (Including a night-illuimated one), and once I have my article written, I'll post that on my page with the install pictures. Thanks in advance, Jeff

02-02-2003, 12:48 AM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I'll be anxious to see how you did it. These trucks are such a joy to put new gauges on I hear __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

02-02-2003, 10:06 AM	#6
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,935	I ike it, how much did those gauges cost __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2017 Chevy Tahoe

02-02-2003, 03:13 PM	#7
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	One thing I noticed about your install. Now that you dont have the original gauge cluster in the dash, you can not use many of the screws to hold the bezel on. This was a problem I also had with my install. I thought about puttin in fake screws (glued in, to look real). But then I thought, what if I cant remember which were fake and I try to unscrew a glued one. So I went to checker and bought some interior "things" off the little rack. They are plugs for the interior of a Nissan (which one, I dont know). But youll see them in the litle racks of misc. screws, bolts, and washers. Heres a picture of the little plugs I used. They fit right into the holes, and I think they look pretty clean. http://www.73-87.com/~phoenix/Eddies83-07.jpg http://www.73-87.com/~phoenix/Eddies83-08.jpg Hope that helps a little __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

02-07-2003, 06:45 AM	#9
fast_silverado Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 4	I contacted Empire Motorsports and they make a billet aluminum bezel that is made to use aftermarket guages the part number is P/N# 8187AP and the mounting holes are 3 3/8" for the 2 center guages and 2 1/16" for the supposrt guages. I don't remember the price off hand but go to www.empiremotorsports.com and email them and they'll let ya know. Tim __________________ Ashes To Ashes Dust to Dust If It Weren't for FORD's Our tools would Rust

02-01-2003, 07:58 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Looks cool 'Lil Swerve!!!

02-02-2003, 02:43 AM	#4
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	nice

02-02-2003, 03:28 PM	#8
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	sweet

02-07-2003, 09:50 AM	#10
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Guages look great. I'm confused those. Why can't you use the original screw holes in the green instrument bezel to mount the outer bezel too? I thought that you had to cut the green bezel but not actually remove it. Please explain. Thanks! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

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