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87Silvy · 01-19-2004, 01:40 AM

I am considering converting my stock gauges to Autometer Carbon Fiber gauges. Would I need to get mechanical or electrical gauges? BTW, the truck is a '87 Silverado if it helps.

bigblock73 · 01-19-2004, 01:43 AM

You are going to get a 50/50 answer on this from everyone.

Electrical is supposed to be easier to install, and typically mechanical are more accurate.

I run mechanical gauges...always have.

bigblock73 · 01-19-2004, 01:47 AM

BTW, how are you going to mount them?

Here is a link to my gauges, and here is the link to Swerves install.

My gauges...

bigblock73 · 01-19-2004, 01:47 AM

Swerves...

chicogixr · 01-19-2004, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigblock73
Swerves...

do you have pics of behind the instrument panel for the mounting of the gauges?

Blue Beard · 01-19-2004, 09:35 AM

bigblock73,

sure hope thats not you holding up the gauge panel, wearing fingernail polish.......

That is unless you're female...

bigblock73 · 01-19-2004, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blue Beard
bigblock73,

sure hope thats not you holding up the gauge panel, wearing fingernail polish.......

That is unless you're female...

Nooo, its not me, its my fiance...I am taking the pic.

chicogixr, on Mikes article, there is a "wire them in" hyperlink...but it appears to be broken, I will go home tonight and fix that. Maybe Mike will see this before then and post a pic.

**swervin ervin** · 01-19-2004, 02:16 PM

Here's the pic of the back.

**swervin ervin** · 01-19-2004, 02:22 PM

Here's the way they look with the billet bezel in place. I also moved the three LED's down to where the shifter dial was, after installing a Megashifter.

87Silvy · 01-19-2004, 03:17 PM

I want to mount them to the bezel like Swervin has his. Probably wire in a LED for the high beam indicator also. What size works better, 2-1/16" or 2-5/8"?

bigblock73 · 01-19-2004, 03:24 PM

Mike, has anyone ever told you your dash looks like an airplane cockpit?

87silvy, I believe the 2 5/8 gauges are the ones you want.

**swervin ervin** · 01-19-2004, 03:53 PM

I used the 5" speedo and tach, and 2-5/8" for the others. The three LED's I used are for high beam, choke, and park brake indicators.

Jeff,

I've heard that before.

01-19-2004, 01:40 AM	#1
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	Autometer Conversion Question I am considering converting my stock gauges to Autometer Carbon Fiber gauges. Would I need to get mechanical or electrical gauges? BTW, the truck is a '87 Silverado if it helps. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

01-19-2004, 01:43 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	You are going to get a 50/50 answer on this from everyone. Electrical is supposed to be easier to install, and typically mechanical are more accurate. I run mechanical gauges...always have. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-19-2004, 01:47 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	BTW, how are you going to mount them? Here is a link to my gauges, and here is the link to Swerves install. My gauges... Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-19-2004, 01:47 AM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Swerves... Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-19-2004, 09:35 AM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	bigblock73, sure hope thats not you holding up the gauge panel, wearing fingernail polish....... That is unless you're female... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-19-2004, 02:16 PM	#8
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here's the pic of the back. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-19-2004, 02:22 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here's the way they look with the billet bezel in place. I also moved the three LED's down to where the shifter dial was, after installing a Megashifter.

01-19-2004, 03:17 PM	#10
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	I want to mount them to the bezel like Swervin has his. Probably wire in a LED for the high beam indicator also. What size works better, 2-1/16" or 2-5/8"? __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

01-19-2004, 03:24 PM	#11
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Mike, has anyone ever told you your dash looks like an airplane cockpit? 87silvy, I believe the 2 5/8 gauges are the ones you want. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-19-2004, 03:53 PM	#12
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I used the 5" speedo and tach, and 2-5/8" for the others. The three LED's I used are for high beam, choke, and park brake indicators. Jeff, I've heard that before.

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