How about some pics of gauge set ups - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lo72 · 05-22-2010, 05:15 PM

Anybody out there with a really cool gauge set up stock or custom...come on lets see em gotta have some ideas!!!!

staggerd86c-10 · 05-22-2010, 05:25 PM

there are a few guys on here including me that have done the autometer swap, really clean looking in my opinion, you can find some threads on this by using the search on this site. How custom do you want to get? there are some guys that have put 60s style metal dashes in their trucks too. looks awesome but im not that handy with that kind of metal work.

Goldfinger · 05-22-2010, 06:49 PM

I'm a fan on keeping it stock. my favorite gauge setup although the big fuel gauge aids in depression at the pump.

Manbearpig · 05-22-2010, 06:51 PM

Do want to see Autometer swaps

68Timber · 05-22-2010, 09:34 PM

There's nothing trick about this, but I like a 3 3/4" tach mounted next to the driver's A-pillar. This is my third K5 and I've always put it there. The only thing missing in the pic is the factory clock that goes in the low and left hole. I have one I got off ebay but haven't installed it yet.

I have some reservations about the AutoMeter gauges behind the factory bezel, some things I don't like. Same with the factory tach set up. This works for me. <shrug?> There's a bunch of ways to work it.

lo72 · 05-22-2010, 10:20 PM

Auto meter swaps are good different dash panels etc, not in to the 55 chevy dash in to the truck, don't get me wrong they look great, they are just way outside my skill range to attempt

flamingbig10 · 05-22-2010, 10:24 PM

what I've done

mongoose · 05-22-2010, 10:28 PM

got any pics for like your eye view... i've been wanting to do that... but they seem like they're pointing a little low.

country29 · 05-22-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

what I've done

what kind of material/techniques did you use for the black panels and how did you cut it. looking to do something similar to the black or even the diamond plate in mine, but last I checked diamond plate was pricey! thanks matt.

Manbearpig · 05-23-2010, 01:41 AM

Found some pics

lifted87 · 05-23-2010, 03:39 AM

bitchin85 · 05-23-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by country29

what kind of material/techniques did you use for the black panels and how did you cut it. looking to do something similar to the black or even the diamond plate in mine, but last I checked diamond plate was pricey! thanks matt.

if you get gages like these, the price of diamontplate is going to be the least of your worries.. i know these autometer ones will run you about 600 for a set.. maybe more

S10Fan · 05-23-2010, 08:39 AM

Dolphin gauges, air gauges in stock location. The factory plastic lens is used a mounting panel. The main panel was cutout for fitment in the rear.

flamingbig10 · 05-23-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mongoose

got any pics for like your eye view... i've been wanting to do that... but they seem like they're pointing a little low.

just the last pic, there fairly easy to read

flamingbig10 · 05-23-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by country29

what kind of material/techniques did you use for the black panels and how did you cut it. looking to do something similar to the black or even the diamond plate in mine, but last I checked diamond plate was pricey! thanks matt.

the black is galvanized sheet metal I got at a hvac company in 4x10 sheet for $20 bucks its thin and easy to cut with sheet metal shears , and the diamond plate aluminum I got at a swap meet for $30 buck and it was like a 3x4 sheet

*C-10 simplex* · 05-23-2010, 01:45 PM

PT.2:

Need ideas as far as mounting gauges without drilling into the dash.

3r!c84 · 05-23-2010, 01:51 PM

like mounting a tach on the dash? i just jused double sided tape

country29 · 05-23-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

the black is galvanized sheet metal I got at a hvac company in 4x10 sheet for $20 bucks its thin and easy to cut with sheet metal shears , and the diamond plate aluminum I got at a swap meet for $30 buck and it was like a 3x4 sheet

thanks, I appreciate it, unless i run across a deal on the diamond plate I'm looking at doing the black sheet metal, but just wanted to be sure thats what that was, thanks again.

KungPowMinchow · 05-23-2010, 02:39 PM

my autometer phantom II gauge set set up

*C-10 simplex* · 05-23-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

like mounting a tach on the dash? i just jused double sided tape

1) i need something sturdier than tape.

2) Below dash, i think, is a little too low.

3r!c84 · 05-23-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

1) i need something sturdier than tape.

2) Below dash, i think, is a little too low.

holds mine pretty good.hasnt fell off,or dont move..

87Lowrider · 05-23-2010, 10:47 PM

I went digital..

05-22-2010, 05:15 PM	#1
lo72 Truck Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lithia Springs Ga Posts: 354	How about some pics of gauge set ups Anybody out there with a really cool gauge set up stock or custom...come on lets see em gotta have some ideas!!!!

05-22-2010, 05:25 PM	#2
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups there are a few guys on here including me that have done the autometer swap, really clean looking in my opinion, you can find some threads on this by using the search on this site. How custom do you want to get? there are some guys that have put 60s style metal dashes in their trucks too. looks awesome but im not that handy with that kind of metal work.

05-22-2010, 06:49 PM	#3
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups I'm a fan on keeping it stock. my favorite gauge setup although the big fuel gauge aids in depression at the pump. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

05-22-2010, 06:51 PM	#4
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups Do want to see Autometer swaps __________________ 1972 GMC C10

05-22-2010, 09:34 PM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups There's nothing trick about this, but I like a 3 3/4" tach mounted next to the driver's A-pillar. This is my third K5 and I've always put it there. The only thing missing in the pic is the factory clock that goes in the low and left hole. I have one I got off ebay but haven't installed it yet. I have some reservations about the AutoMeter gauges behind the factory bezel, some things I don't like. Same with the factory tach set up. This works for me. <shrug?> There's a bunch of ways to work it. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-22-2010, 10:20 PM	#6
lo72 Truck Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lithia Springs Ga Posts: 354	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups Auto meter swaps are good different dash panels etc, not in to the 55 chevy dash in to the truck, don't get me wrong they look great, they are just way outside my skill range to attempt

05-22-2010, 10:24 PM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups what I've done __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-22-2010, 10:28 PM	#8
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups got any pics for like your eye view... i've been wanting to do that... but they seem like they're pointing a little low. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

05-23-2010, 01:41 AM	#10
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups Found some pics __________________ 1972 GMC C10

05-23-2010, 03:39 AM	#11
lifted87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: cape cod, ma Posts: 14	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups __________________ 87 gmc with a 383,6 in lift,everything new inside and out.

05-23-2010, 08:39 AM	#13
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups Dolphin gauges, air gauges in stock location. The factory plastic lens is used a mounting panel. The main panel was cutout for fitment in the rear. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

05-23-2010, 01:45 PM	#16
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups PT.2: Need ideas as far as mounting gauges without drilling into the dash.

05-23-2010, 01:51 PM	#17
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups like mounting a tach on the dash? i just jused double sided tape __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

05-23-2010, 02:39 PM	#19
KungPowMinchow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Casper Wyoming Posts: 46	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups my autometer phantom II gauge set set up

05-23-2010, 10:47 PM	#22
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: How about some pics of gauge set ups I went digital.. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71



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