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Mountain Man · 07-28-2002, 07:34 PM

I just finished installing an upgraded dash bezel in my truck, from the idiot light style, to the optional one. I thought that I would use some of the board members ideas and add autometer guages instead of stock. Also, I used Longhornmails idea of painting the back of the stock speedo and fuel guage. This way it matches the autometers.

Looks like I need to clean the lens on my digi camera, as there are some spots on the pictures.

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2002, 07:39 PM

The silver you were talking about...looks good!
You might want to let some of that fuel out...looks like you are a little over full there.

Super Chevy · 07-28-2002, 08:12 PM

Looks Great,I like it (if i get the money,ill do the same

)

lukecp · 07-28-2002, 08:32 PM

Nice job!
I did the same thing in my truck, but i used el-cheapo Equs guages from the parts store. It is a big improvement, before the only working guages i had were the speedometer and the oil pressure. I also put a tach in my dash. Once again, i used a el-cheapo Sunpro tach, and i cut out the lens and backing plate on the dash, and the tach was the perfect diameter to slide right in without having to glue it or anything.

Denny · 07-28-2002, 09:50 PM

Looking real good. Its neat seeing all the different ways of customizing these trucks.

REPO1 · 07-28-2002, 10:31 PM

Cool!

*racedvl* · 07-28-2002, 11:11 PM

That's a nice looking inside you have there!! ANd BTW, that dash looks good as well. LOL!

70c10 · 07-29-2002, 08:08 AM

Looks great!

Smooth68 · 07-29-2002, 10:03 AM

Real nice work - looks great!

Duner97 · 08-29-2002, 02:35 AM

I'm workin on my dash now and looking for ideas, so i did a search... i was thinking autometer gauges as well. looks like they fit real good? and how much did it run ya for all of them minus the tach?
i painted my insrtument panel cuz it wasnt looking too great, but on the smooth border and gauge insets, it was kind of bubbly, so i sanded it down... did you paint yours? if so, any tips?

07-28-2002, 07:34 PM	#1
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	Pics - New autometer guages I just finished installing an upgraded dash bezel in my truck, from the idiot light style, to the optional one. I thought that I would use some of the board members ideas and add autometer guages instead of stock. Also, I used Longhornmails idea of painting the back of the stock speedo and fuel guage. This way it matches the autometers. Looks like I need to clean the lens on my digi camera, as there are some spots on the pictures. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

07-28-2002, 08:32 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Nice job! I did the same thing in my truck, but i used el-cheapo Equs guages from the parts store. It is a big improvement, before the only working guages i had were the speedometer and the oil pressure. I also put a tach in my dash. Once again, i used a el-cheapo Sunpro tach, and i cut out the lens and backing plate on the dash, and the tach was the perfect diameter to slide right in without having to glue it or anything. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-28-2002, 09:50 PM	#5
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Looking real good. Its neat seeing all the different ways of customizing these trucks. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

07-28-2002, 10:31 PM	#6
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Cool! __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

07-29-2002, 08:08 AM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Looks great! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-28-2002, 07:39 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The silver you were talking about...looks good! You might want to let some of that fuel out...looks like you are a little over full there.

07-28-2002, 08:12 PM	#3
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Looks Great,I like it (if i get the money,ill do the same )

07-28-2002, 11:11 PM	#7
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	That's a nice looking inside you have there!! ANd BTW, that dash looks good as well. LOL!

07-29-2002, 10:03 AM	#9
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Real nice work - looks great! __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

08-29-2002, 02:35 AM	#10
Duner97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 125	I'm workin on my dash now and looking for ideas, so i did a search... i was thinking autometer gauges as well. looks like they fit real good? and how much did it run ya for all of them minus the tach? i painted my insrtument panel cuz it wasnt looking too great, but on the smooth border and gauge insets, it was kind of bubbly, so i sanded it down... did you paint yours? if so, any tips? __________________ 72 SB 4x4 -Duner97



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