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Hhan's 57 · 07-04-2008, 08:43 PM

I am about finished with installing a heidt's IFS, power steering, and a new 700R4 transmission. I have also installed a new flaming river steering column and will soon have a 70 El Camino 12 bolt 3:73 Posi rear end to install. Now I am thinking about the guages, since they have never really worked. Now I am trying to decide if I want to rebuild the old guages or go with a new set. What do you all think? I would like to see some photos of some gauges to get some ideas. Any type that works well and not to hard to install? Here is what's completed so far..

entourageguy · 07-04-2008, 10:39 PM

Auto meter gauges

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Gene Sharp · 07-04-2008, 11:53 PM

classic instruments

Gene Sharp

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-05-2008, 12:09 AM

Billet insert and vdo guages..

prostreeter58 · 07-05-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene Sharp

classic instruments

Gene Sharp

First time I have seen this one............man, that looks real nice!!

Lextech · 07-05-2008, 08:23 AM

Classic Instruments---X2

Jeff

orgalmeister · 07-05-2008, 08:58 AM

Daytona gauges with homebuilt insert:

Hhan's 57 · 07-05-2008, 10:26 AM

Nice!!! I noticed that the classic instrument has a tachometer in the lower V - is it difficult to read? I like how it somewhat retains the original look. I also like the classic look of the autometer and VDO guages and where Entouraguy has mounted the tach

. The custom wood panel is also a great idea, I would like to see that installed. Nice rides..I got a long way to go. Are these difficult to install?

entourageguy · 07-05-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreeter58

First time I have seen this one............man, that looks real nice!!

X3

I like that look .....

FPChickey · 07-12-2008, 01:00 PM

We recently Purchased at complete "Direct Replacement" from nordskogperformance.com , a DP7003B Dash Panel for a 1957 Chevy Truck.

We attempted to install it, but the Panel's components will push against the Panel "Glass" if we use the spacers provided.
Also, if spacers are used to maintain a space between the panel's components and the "Glass", not only will the glass be unsecured, but this will allow airborne dust to collect on and between a the panel surface and on the inside of the panel glass.
The Dash has a part # 51-41007 Rev B on it.
Are we missing Parts? Are there assembly Drawings/ Instructions available?

Thanks,

Frank

entourageguy · 07-13-2008, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPChickey

We recently Purchased at complete "Direct Replacement" from nordskogperformance.com , a DP7003B Dash Panel for a 1957 Chevy Truck.

We attempted to install it, but the Panel's components will push against the Panel "Glass" if we use the spacers provided.
Also, if spacers are used to maintain a space between the panel's components and the "Glass", not only will the glass be unsecured, but this will allow airborne dust to collect on and between a the panel surface and on the inside of the panel glass.
The Dash has a part # 51-41007 Rev B on it.
Are we missing Parts? Are there assembly Drawings/ Instructions available?

Thanks,

Frank

Have you checked with the manufacturer?

dwcsr · 07-13-2008, 02:50 PM

I brought a stock gauge setup over to a local pin stripper and got this done for $75. I think the original design is the best layout. With a little creativity you can make them look great.

mylow53 · 07-13-2008, 04:47 PM

snap that original modified is awsome. I've always prefered original. Just think how rare they will be in 20 years... I had my originals rebuilt for about 100 bucks more than new ones definatly worth the investment

mr48chev · 07-14-2008, 12:42 AM

Mark me as X4 on the Classic instruments panel. That would cause double takes all day long and still holds the appearance of the original gage panel.

Second I think I like the two gage panel that Orgalmeister showed us.

Third choice would be the restored original gages as I have always thought they were a good looking set ever since I had a 57 Panel way back when.

dragonstruck · 09-09-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

Auto meter gauges

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Nice set up. can I ask you where you got your brake and gas pedal?

joeys66pickup · 09-09-2008, 05:02 PM

im going with restoring the Original

Nice looking setup you got there dwcsr!

dragonstruck · 09-10-2008, 06:45 AM

I know the orig gauges are not that revealing, are rather small and hard to read and may not be that accurate either. I was thinking of retaining the original setup but then having another set of better gauges off to the side somewhere, if this is even possible.

07-04-2008, 08:43 PM	#1
Hhan's 57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 21	Old or new gauge cluster I am about finished with installing a heidt's IFS, power steering, and a new 700R4 transmission. I have also installed a new flaming river steering column and will soon have a 70 El Camino 12 bolt 3:73 Posi rear end to install. Now I am thinking about the guages, since they have never really worked. Now I am trying to decide if I want to rebuild the old guages or go with a new set. What do you all think? I would like to see some photos of some gauges to get some ideas. Any type that works well and not to hard to install? Here is what's completed so far.. Attached Images

07-04-2008, 10:39 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Old or new gauge cluster Auto meter gauges __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

07-04-2008, 11:53 PM	#3
Gene Sharp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 183	Re: Old or new gauge cluster classic instruments Gene Sharp Attached Images

07-05-2008, 12:09 AM	#4
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07-05-2008, 08:23 AM	#6
Lextech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oak Forest, Ill. Posts: 194	Re: Old or new gauge cluster Classic Instruments---X2 Jeff

07-05-2008, 08:58 AM	#7
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: Old or new gauge cluster Daytona gauges with homebuilt insert: Attached Images __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod, Last edited by orgalmeister; 07-05-2008 at 08:59 AM. Reason: spelling

07-05-2008, 10:26 AM	#8
Hhan's 57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 21	Re: Old or new gauge cluster Nice!!! I noticed that the classic instrument has a tachometer in the lower V - is it difficult to read? I like how it somewhat retains the original look. I also like the classic look of the autometer and VDO guages and where Entouraguy has mounted the tach . The custom wood panel is also a great idea, I would like to see that installed. Nice rides..I got a long way to go. Are these difficult to install?

07-12-2008, 01:00 PM	#10
FPChickey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Moosic, PA, USA Posts: 39	Re: Old or new gauge cluster We recently Purchased at complete "Direct Replacement" from nordskogperformance.com , a DP7003B Dash Panel for a 1957 Chevy Truck. We attempted to install it, but the Panel's components will push against the Panel "Glass" if we use the spacers provided. Also, if spacers are used to maintain a space between the panel's components and the "Glass", not only will the glass be unsecured, but this will allow airborne dust to collect on and between a the panel surface and on the inside of the panel glass. The Dash has a part # 51-41007 Rev B on it. Are we missing Parts? Are there assembly Drawings/ Instructions available? Thanks, Frank

07-13-2008, 02:50 PM	#12
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Old or new gauge cluster I brought a stock gauge setup over to a local pin stripper and got this done for $75. I think the original design is the best layout. With a little creativity you can make them look great. Attached Images

07-13-2008, 04:47 PM	#13
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Old or new gauge cluster snap that original modified is awsome. I've always prefered original. Just think how rare they will be in 20 years... I had my originals rebuilt for about 100 bucks more than new ones definatly worth the investment __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

07-14-2008, 12:42 AM	#14
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,411	Re: Old or new gauge cluster Mark me as X4 on the Classic instruments panel. That would cause double takes all day long and still holds the appearance of the original gage panel. Second I think I like the two gage panel that Orgalmeister showed us. Third choice would be the restored original gages as I have always thought they were a good looking set ever since I had a 57 Panel way back when. Last edited by mr48chev; 07-14-2008 at 12:43 AM.

09-09-2008, 05:02 PM	#16
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: Old or new gauge cluster im going with restoring the Original Nice looking setup you got there dwcsr! __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!

09-10-2008, 06:45 AM	#17
dragonstruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Makati Posts: 5	Re: Old or new gauge cluster I know the orig gauges are not that revealing, are rather small and hard to read and may not be that accurate either. I was thinking of retaining the original setup but then having another set of better gauges off to the side somewhere, if this is even possible. Last edited by dragonstruck; 09-10-2008 at 07:21 AM.



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