That annoying 3rd hole!!!

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by 71BB_LWB

I hate that hole also! So here is what I did.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5&postcount=65

That would DEFINATLY take care of the problem!
Looks Great!

[wwotr]

Afterthought question here.......

I'm having trouble identifying the correct size of my
"Autometer Pro Comp Ultra Lite Gauges", (the smaller ones).
Upon contacting Autometer, they said they come in,
BOTH 2 1/16" & 2 5/8" sizes.

I'm trying to identify the size WITHOUT having to take the Bezel out and measure those gauges.

That being said, they DO fit in the OEM GM Bezel,
so does anyone know if that size measures 2 1/16" or 2 5/8"?

I've attached 2 pictures of my set up.

[1970 chev truck]

Originally Posted by QKENUF4U

lol there ya go... either do that or have a nice button machined by a shop with the BOWTIE in it or something.. dont think the cost would be to bad .....

How bout this?? I made this today on the drill press at home, I just used my cousins 2 axis adjustable vice as a makeshift milling machine table. It was rather easy like that, but would be extremely easy with a Bridgeport type vertical mill, and it would turn out really clean cut. This one isn't exactly perfect as the vice I used was a cheapo, but thats all I had. The bowtie is cut in about an 1/8th inch.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by wwotr

Afterthought question here.......

I'm having trouble identifying the correct size of my
"Autometer Pro Comp Ultra Lite Gauges", (the smaller ones).
Upon contacting Autometer, they said they come in,
BOTH 2 1/16" & 2 5/8" sizes.

I'm trying to identify the size WITHOUT having to take the Bezel out and measure those gauges.

That being said, they DO fit in the OEM GM Bezel,
so does anyone know if that size measures 2 1/16" or 2 5/8"?

I've attached 2 pictures of my set up.

Those look like the 2 1/16. I have 2 5/8 gauges in mine and fill the entire hole without seeing the bezel. Pics attached.

Originally Posted by 1970 chev truck

How bout this?? I made this today on the drill press at home, I just used my cousins 2 axis adjustable vice as a makeshift milling machine table. It was rather easy like that, but would be extremely easy with a Bridgeport type vertical mill, and it would turn out really clean cut. This one isn't exactly perfect as the vice I used was a cheapo, but thats all I had. The bowtie is cut in about an 1/8th inch.

Nice job! Paint the whole thing black and then use some steel wool to knock the paint off of the top and then you'll have a winner!

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Those look like the 2 1/16. I have 2 5/8 gauges in mine and fill the entire hole without seeing the bezel. Pics attached.



Nice job! Paint the whole thing black and then use some steel wool to knock the paint off of the top and then you'll have a winner!

That suckS! After months of searching, I FINALLY find a Bezel that I'm 100% happy with and its for 2 5/8" Gauges.....THIS SUCKS!

[basemodel67]

I would really like to share my idea for gauges, but I don't want to give it away until I am sure it will work. Let's just say... you will all be jealous!

P.S. - The center hole size does make it a pain in the doinklet to come up with a good looking solution. If only it was bigger or smaller!

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by basemodel67

I would really like to share my idea for gauges, but I don't want to give it away until I am sure it will work. Let's just say... you will all be jealous!

P.S. - The center hole size does make it a pain in the doinklet to come up with a good looking solution. If only it was bigger or smaller!

Yea I feel you pain.
I search for MONTHS and finlly find a Billet Gauge Insert that I like, only to find out it accepts 2 5/8" Gauges and mine are 2 1/116"

[project 67 sub]

not the greatest pic but here's what i did for now, painted the lens black and put a whole in it for my shift-light to poke through.