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BADASS2001CHEVY · 02-19-2003, 07:34 PM

Who has some pictures of the AutoMeter convert in a 71' GMC dash or matching years? Im putting all AutoMeters in the shop truck

Thanks
BADASS

Locutus · 02-19-2003, 09:32 PM

I will post some pics of mine tomorrow. They are at the office

BADASS2001CHEVY · 02-19-2003, 09:36 PM

Ok man thanks

BADASS

jay6891 · 02-19-2003, 10:05 PM

here is the one I always liked.

BADASS2001CHEVY · 02-19-2003, 10:13 PM

Who makes that?

BADASS

jay6891 · 02-19-2003, 10:26 PM

I don't know who makes the gauge cluster. I saw in a mag and cut it out. I'm thinking I have seen them on e-bay. they make the matching ashtray cover and glovebox.

Blue Beard · 02-19-2003, 11:17 PM

Here's a image of the Dash I purchased from Purs.....

BADASS2001CHEVY · 02-19-2003, 11:18 PM

Who make the second one?

BADASS

Blue Beard · 02-19-2003, 11:37 PM

The second one is going in my chev.

The gauges are Super Comp & Pro Comp.......

BADASS2001CHEVY · 02-19-2003, 11:39 PM

Who makes the bezel not the gauges

BADASS

cableguy0 · 02-19-2003, 11:45 PM

ok guys anyone with the autometer guages in the cluster could u please post pics of the back side to show the wiring and how to get the turn signals and all to work. i have been thinkin about doing that conversion because it looks sweet and the guages are better but im curious as to how to keep the original turn signals

BADASS2001CHEVY · 02-20-2003, 06:07 PM

Got those pics yet?
Any idea on a co. that makes the bezel?

BADASS

jays68yak · 02-20-2003, 06:30 PM

BADASS The Bezel is a stock one. For the most part the gauges should slide right in. You prob will have to trim the bottom holes if you run 2 5/8 gauges. I konw the 5 inch gauges will fit in the stock holes.

BADASS2001CHEVY · 02-20-2003, 06:34 PM

So the stock holes are closer to a 2 5/8" than 2 1/16"?

BADASS

Locutus · 02-20-2003, 07:23 PM

Here is the pic of my gauges. I have a 69 Chevy, I don't know what bezels go with what years. I don't have any pics of the wiring and I already installed the gauges. Everything is wired into the harness at the printed circuit connector. I used a trailer wiring harness so I could make it easy to connect and disconnect. Since my turn signals are in the gauges from the factory, I used 12v lamps in the colors I wanted. I bought them at radio shack.
My bezel was damage by the previous owner and was painted a terrible shade of blue. I painted it flat black and the flaws don't show to bad its just the flash from the camera. This was a practice run. I still need to find a way to mount a fuel gauge in the center. I cut out the holes for the bottom gauges as this bezel type doesn't have them. It works for the time being

neonlarry · 02-20-2003, 10:05 PM

Check out this article.
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/67-72/

BADASS2001CHEVY · 02-20-2003, 10:23 PM

Thanks
BADASS

RON WOODGEARD · 02-21-2003, 02:39 AM

Do a search for THOR50, He has the absolutely, cleanest aftermarket gauge cluster there is!!!! He took the Autometer's and installed them BEHIND the Bezel.. Hot roddy, yet very, very clean. It still even gives it a somewhat Factory appearance.

RON

Mike C · 02-21-2003, 11:09 AM

The 2 5/8 gauges sit on top of the bezel, while the 2 1/16 will fit inside it. Here is a pic of mine I did circa 1990. I kept the GM wiring for everything, and just added the gauges. Some mods to the sheetmetal housing and plastic circuit were needed.

02-19-2003, 07:34 PM	#1
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	71 GMC Dash? AutoMeter convo. Who has some pictures of the AutoMeter convert in a 71' GMC dash or matching years? Im putting all AutoMeters in the shop truck Thanks BADASS __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

02-19-2003, 09:36 PM	#3
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Ok man thanks BADASS __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

02-19-2003, 10:05 PM	#4
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	here is the one I always liked. Attached Images __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

02-19-2003, 10:13 PM	#5
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Who makes that? BADASS __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

02-19-2003, 10:26 PM	#6
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	I don't know who makes the gauge cluster. I saw in a mag and cut it out. I'm thinking I have seen them on e-bay. they make the matching ashtray cover and glovebox. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

02-19-2003, 09:32 PM	#2
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 250	I will post some pics of mine tomorrow. They are at the office

02-19-2003, 11:17 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Autometer Super & Pro Comp Gauges Here's a image of the Dash I purchased from Purs..... Attached Images __________________ 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

02-19-2003, 11:18 PM	#8
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Who make the second one? BADASS __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

02-19-2003, 11:37 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	The second one is going in my chev. The gauges are Super Comp & Pro Comp....... __________________ 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

02-19-2003, 11:39 PM	#10
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Who makes the bezel not the gauges BADASS __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

02-19-2003, 11:45 PM	#11
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	ok guys anyone with the autometer guages in the cluster could u please post pics of the back side to show the wiring and how to get the turn signals and all to work. i have been thinkin about doing that conversion because it looks sweet and the guages are better but im curious as to how to keep the original turn signals __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-20-2003, 06:07 PM	#12
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Got those pics yet? Any idea on a co. that makes the bezel? BADASS __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

02-20-2003, 06:30 PM	#13
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	BADASS The Bezel is a stock one. For the most part the gauges should slide right in. You prob will have to trim the bottom holes if you run 2 5/8 gauges. I konw the 5 inch gauges will fit in the stock holes. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

02-20-2003, 06:34 PM	#14
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	So the stock holes are closer to a 2 5/8" than 2 1/16"? BADASS __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

02-20-2003, 07:23 PM	#15
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 250	Here is the pic of my gauges. I have a 69 Chevy, I don't know what bezels go with what years. I don't have any pics of the wiring and I already installed the gauges. Everything is wired into the harness at the printed circuit connector. I used a trailer wiring harness so I could make it easy to connect and disconnect. Since my turn signals are in the gauges from the factory, I used 12v lamps in the colors I wanted. I bought them at radio shack. My bezel was damage by the previous owner and was painted a terrible shade of blue. I painted it flat black and the flaws don't show to bad its just the flash from the camera. This was a practice run. I still need to find a way to mount a fuel gauge in the center. I cut out the holes for the bottom gauges as this bezel type doesn't have them. It works for the time being Attached Images Last edited by Locutus; 02-20-2003 at 07:27 PM.



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02-20-2003, 10:05 PM	#16
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02-20-2003, 10:23 PM	#17
BADASS2001CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the country Posts: 275	Thanks BADASS __________________ http://www.dfwstangs.net/hosting/BAD.../badasssig.jpg 74' Camaro SBC/TH350 Thats all you need to know. Want some?...Come get some!

02-21-2003, 02:39 AM	#18
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Do a search for THOR50, He has the absolutely, cleanest aftermarket gauge cluster there is!!!! He took the Autometer's and installed them BEHIND the Bezel.. Hot roddy, yet very, very clean. It still even gives it a somewhat Factory appearance. RON

02-21-2003, 11:09 AM	#19
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	The 2 5/8 gauges sit on top of the bezel, while the 2 1/16 will fit inside it. Here is a pic of mine I did circa 1990. I kept the GM wiring for everything, and just added the gauges. Some mods to the sheetmetal housing and plastic circuit were needed. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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