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70GMCer · 07-15-2006, 03:23 PM

I got tired of playing around with the factory gauges not working, so I thought I'd try these cheapo Sunpro gauges. They fit into the holes perfect and already have the mounting brackets on the backside. I had to cut here and there, but the results are shown in the pictures. Any yes, that is a Camaro tach.......

ratrod67 · 07-15-2006, 03:26 PM

Looks good! I've been thinking about getting the SunPros for my 67 project. Around here they are about 1/2 the price of the AutoMeters.

Joe67 · 07-15-2006, 03:46 PM

Looks good

70GMCer · 07-15-2006, 04:33 PM

Just finished hooking it up in the truck, and the gauges all work great. Glad that's over with. Now I don't have to worry about those factory ones and the circuit board. I like these Sunpros. Simple in design and low price.

krue · 07-15-2006, 10:13 PM

Where did you get them? I like the look (and the price

).

**Palf70Step** · 07-15-2006, 10:22 PM

Nice Job!! looks good.

*72CSTC5* · 07-15-2006, 11:52 PM

Hey that looks pretty good. I like the looks of that for a nice driver.

70GMCer · 07-16-2006, 07:22 AM

I did local searching at all the parts stores 1st, to see what they looked like in person. Most all the store wanted around $40.00 for the 3 gauge setup and $20.00 for the vacuum gauge. All the stores only had the white ones. I wanted the black. After looking on the web, I got these off Amazon.com and you even get free shipping and no tax added. They were $35.00 for the 3 and $15.00 for the vacuum. When I put them in the cart to buy, they offer you an Amazon Visa card, and if you except, they take $30.00 off the price for your 1st order using that card. They say the price will be shown on your bill, when it comes in. If that's the case, I'll have only paid $15.00 for the whole setup. I don't plan on using that high interest card though. I'll just cut it up.....

The part numbers are CP8218 & CP7955. I got them in 4 days. Only thing I don't care for, is the lighting. The light sockets are kinda lame and give out a yellowish light. I'm most likely going to replace them with white leds......Here's the web site and hope this helps anyone interested in these. They are a cheap alternative to the higher end gauges.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=br_ss_hs...s=sunpro+gauge

steve

Gray Ghost · 07-16-2006, 09:46 AM

Looks good...I want to do that someday as well.

07-15-2006, 03:23 PM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	This is what I did today I got tired of playing around with the factory gauges not working, so I thought I'd try these cheapo Sunpro gauges. They fit into the holes perfect and already have the mounting brackets on the backside. I had to cut here and there, but the results are shown in the pictures. Any yes, that is a Camaro tach....... Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

07-15-2006, 03:26 PM	#2
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: This is what I did today Looks good! I've been thinking about getting the SunPros for my 67 project. Around here they are about 1/2 the price of the AutoMeters.

07-15-2006, 03:46 PM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: This is what I did today Looks good __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

07-15-2006, 04:33 PM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: This is what I did today Just finished hooking it up in the truck, and the gauges all work great. Glad that's over with. Now I don't have to worry about those factory ones and the circuit board. I like these Sunpros. Simple in design and low price. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

07-15-2006, 10:13 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: This is what I did today Where did you get them? I like the look (and the price ). __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-15-2006, 10:22 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: This is what I did today Nice Job!! looks good. __________________ 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!

07-15-2006, 11:52 PM	#7
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: This is what I did today Hey that looks pretty good. I like the looks of that for a nice driver.

07-16-2006, 07:22 AM	#8
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: This is what I did today I did local searching at all the parts stores 1st, to see what they looked like in person. Most all the store wanted around $40.00 for the 3 gauge setup and $20.00 for the vacuum gauge. All the stores only had the white ones. I wanted the black. After looking on the web, I got these off Amazon.com and you even get free shipping and no tax added. They were $35.00 for the 3 and $15.00 for the vacuum. When I put them in the cart to buy, they offer you an Amazon Visa card, and if you except, they take $30.00 off the price for your 1st order using that card. They say the price will be shown on your bill, when it comes in. If that's the case, I'll have only paid $15.00 for the whole setup. I don't plan on using that high interest card though. I'll just cut it up..... The part numbers are CP8218 & CP7955. I got them in 4 days. Only thing I don't care for, is the lighting. The light sockets are kinda lame and give out a yellowish light. I'm most likely going to replace them with white leds......Here's the web site and hope this helps anyone interested in these. They are a cheap alternative to the higher end gauges. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=br_ss_hs...s=sunpro+gauge steve __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 07-16-2006 at 07:28 AM.

07-16-2006, 09:46 AM	#9
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: This is what I did today Looks good...I want to do that someday as well. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.



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