Dolphin gauges - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

65Gregg · 11-11-2009, 11:19 PM

Have any of you had any experience with Dolphin gauges? I am considering buying some but want feedback before I spend the money.
Thanks

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-11-2009, 11:29 PM

I've never even heard of them, so I'm subscribing for that reason.

62 Bowtie · 11-12-2009, 02:20 AM

I've never used them personally but a friend of mine has them and says they are great I plan on buying a set check out ebay

Tx Firefighter · 11-12-2009, 10:46 AM

There are a few threads on the HAMB with lots of 1st had experience, and most of it pans out negative.

ApeKing · 11-12-2009, 02:14 PM

I have dolphin gauges and I haven't had any problems but I haven't had my truck for very long either.

Apache63 · 11-12-2009, 02:46 PM

I bought this on Ebay for my 1961 Panel and there are Great!!

here the link : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60-61...Q5fAccessories

Pat

65Gregg · 11-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache63

I bought this on Ebay for my 1961 Panel and there are Great!!

here the link : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60-61...Q5fAccessories

Pat

How well do they work at night, are they easy to read? I bought a 6 gauge panel today from the same seller.

Thanks

bob-n · 11-12-2009, 11:15 PM

I've got them in mine. It depends on what you're after. For the money they aren't bad.... but have some quirks. The lights are different colors between gauges, the tach and speedo (if electronic) are susceptible to electronic noise.. they can get jumpy if there aren't plenty of condensors used. Make sure you use their sending units, they all have different resistance that most common sending units. The electronic speedo was easy to calibrate, just by programming the frequency.
Basically, don't expect SW gauges for Dolphin price.

wlevick · 03-10-2010, 01:54 PM

I have the 6 gauge set (tach, speedo, oil press, water temp, volt, fuel level) in my '65 and I do not like them. I would swap them for a nice stock instrument cluster if someone wanted them.

wlevick · 03-10-2010, 01:57 PM

Picture of my dash.

jbgroby · 03-10-2010, 02:44 PM

65 Gregg,

Here are pictures of the Dolphin gauges I'm dropping in my ride in about a month. I choose analog becasue of the look that was the closest to OEm style as poss. I've was able to collect off Ebay the factory 12 Volt Clock and OEM tach. to complete the layout. All I did was replicate the 64ish- 66 dash layout.

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565578926qPORDC

Jake

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-10-2010, 02:56 PM

Take a look at these... http://www.tpigauges.com/products.htm I was thinking about these but I have a feeling I am going to keep the stock look as I like it best. If not I might run these in my truck. $262 for the set in the pictures and they are Made in the USA... They have other gauges for less money also.

Rannos · 03-10-2010, 04:48 PM

I am installing a set of the dolphin gauges in my truck when I reinstall the interior and the new drive train. Hope they work out well.. should have it all together in 5 or 6 weeks and I will let ya know what I think of them then.

11-11-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Dolphin gauges Have any of you had any experience with Dolphin gauges? I am considering buying some but want feedback before I spend the money. Thanks __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

11-11-2009, 11:29 PM	#2
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Dolphin gauges I've never even heard of them, so I'm subscribing for that reason. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-12-2009, 02:20 AM	#3
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: Dolphin gauges I've never used them personally but a friend of mine has them and says they are great I plan on buying a set check out ebay

11-12-2009, 10:46 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Dolphin gauges There are a few threads on the HAMB with lots of 1st had experience, and most of it pans out negative. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-12-2009, 02:14 PM	#5
ApeKing Trailers are for BOATS! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 208	Re: Dolphin gauges I have dolphin gauges and I haven't had any problems but I haven't had my truck for very long either. __________________ The Rod Barons C.C. CSA

11-12-2009, 02:46 PM	#6
Apache63 1# Drobmember in Germany Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wuppertal , Germany Posts: 518	Re: Dolphin gauges I bought this on Ebay for my 1961 Panel and there are Great!! here the link : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60-61...Q5fAccessories Pat

11-12-2009, 11:15 PM	#8
bob-n Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, WI Posts: 52	Re: Dolphin gauges I've got them in mine. It depends on what you're after. For the money they aren't bad.... but have some quirks. The lights are different colors between gauges, the tach and speedo (if electronic) are susceptible to electronic noise.. they can get jumpy if there aren't plenty of condensors used. Make sure you use their sending units, they all have different resistance that most common sending units. The electronic speedo was easy to calibrate, just by programming the frequency. Basically, don't expect SW gauges for Dolphin price.

03-10-2010, 01:54 PM	#9
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Dolphin gauges I have the 6 gauge set (tach, speedo, oil press, water temp, volt, fuel level) in my '65 and I do not like them. I would swap them for a nice stock instrument cluster if someone wanted them.

03-10-2010, 01:57 PM	#10
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Dolphin gauges Picture of my dash. Attached Images

03-10-2010, 02:44 PM	#11
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Dolphin gauges 65 Gregg, Here are pictures of the Dolphin gauges I'm dropping in my ride in about a month. I choose analog becasue of the look that was the closest to OEm style as poss. I've was able to collect off Ebay the factory 12 Volt Clock and OEM tach. to complete the layout. All I did was replicate the 64ish- 66 dash layout. http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565578926qPORDC Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 03-10-2010 at 07:57 PM.

03-10-2010, 02:56 PM	#12
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Dolphin gauges Take a look at these... http://www.tpigauges.com/products.htm I was thinking about these but I have a feeling I am going to keep the stock look as I like it best. If not I might run these in my truck. $262 for the set in the pictures and they are Made in the USA... They have other gauges for less money also. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 03-10-2010 at 02:57 PM.

03-10-2010, 04:48 PM	#13
Rannos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 356	Re: Dolphin gauges I am installing a set of the dolphin gauges in my truck when I reinstall the interior and the new drive train. Hope they work out well.. should have it all together in 5 or 6 weeks and I will let ya know what I think of them then.

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