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Pro Performance · 11-09-2010, 02:21 PM

I really like how the Autometer Gauges look, but the cost is a little out of my budget. Does anybody know of any good looking gauges that are cheaper?

I found Equus, but they don't make a 2 5/8 Fuel Gauge or a 5" Speedo.

sandnuriz · 11-09-2010, 02:45 PM

Check these out not sure if you want Digital

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/blue-digital-gauges.aspx

**Clyde65** · 11-09-2010, 04:07 PM

Dolphin is pretty cheap too.

Pro Performance · 11-09-2010, 04:15 PM

I am looking for electric gauges (non-digital), and that company doesnt make a 5" gauge. I will check out Dolphin, thanks.

b454rat · 11-09-2010, 04:28 PM

Get a factory tach setup and get some white face gauges. Makes a huge difference in appearance, can get different colors than white too....Just an idea....

sixshooter798 · 11-09-2010, 08:09 PM

whitegauges.net can do pretty much anything you want. They are moving to a new facility, so they won't be able to do anything custom (anything other than white) until after the first of the year.

blazer2007 · 11-10-2010, 11:33 AM

Napa has equues gauges are cheap and suppose to be made by S.W.

Pro Performance · 11-10-2010, 12:30 PM

I checked out Equus, but they dont make a 5" speedo. I might just sack it up and buy autometer.

What size gauges should I buy for the smaller ones on the left of the dash?
2 5/8"? or 2 1/16"?

HTX86chevy · 11-12-2010, 08:32 PM

This Post is pretty cool.... I just ordered a set of white face gauges with the blue super LEDs thanks alot SIXSHOOTER798! Its a great way to get a modern look without having to eat off the McD's dollar menu till next pay day!!!!

flamingbig10 · 11-12-2010, 08:42 PM

dolphin gauges http://dolphingauges.com/dolphin_gauges.html

sixshooter798 · 11-12-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HTX86chevy

This Post is pretty cool.... I just ordered a set of white face gauges with the blue super LEDs thanks alot SIXSHOOTER798! Its a great way to get a modern look without having to eat off the McD's dollar menu till next pay day!!!!

I haven't decided whether to do the gauge overlays or do the recessed autometers, but I'm glad this worked out for you!

91Subbed · 01-13-2012, 08:21 PM

Htx86chevy: you post a pic of your gauges in the dash?
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Evil Trailblazer SS · 01-14-2012, 10:56 AM

This isn't bright enough?

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JOHNORO · 01-14-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Trailblazer SS

This isn't bright enough?

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those are nice and bright,was this just simple bulb change ?

Evil Trailblazer SS · 01-14-2012, 11:13 AM

Yes, I did take the cluster case (bluish green plastic the gauges mount into) and the backside of the black face trim ring and painted them white and then swapped in the below linked LEDs (you will need 5, but they sell them in pairs so you need 3 pairs) and that was it!

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...54124-1-2.html
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91Subbed · 01-14-2012, 11:24 AM

Looks good I'm gonna try this!
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JOHNORO · 01-14-2012, 11:52 AM

Nice !
I am going to pass this along to my squarebody bro N law

el_guapo · 01-14-2012, 12:03 PM

Dude. The LEDs look great! Going to keep that inmind for when I find a replacement cluster thanks!
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11-09-2010, 02:21 PM	#1
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Inexpensive Gauges I really like how the Autometer Gauges look, but the cost is a little out of my budget. Does anybody know of any good looking gauges that are cheaper? I found Equus, but they don't make a 2 5/8 Fuel Gauge or a 5" Speedo.

11-09-2010, 02:45 PM	#2
sandnuriz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bakersfield,Ca. Posts: 340	Re: Inexpensive Gauges Check these out not sure if you want Digital http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/blue-digital-gauges.aspx __________________ 57 Chevy shortbed,327,Muncie 4 speed,12 Bolt rear end(current project) It's your ride build it the way you want !!!!!!!!!!

11-09-2010, 04:07 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Inexpensive Gauges Dolphin is pretty cheap too. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-09-2010, 04:15 PM	#4
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Inexpensive Gauges I am looking for electric gauges (non-digital), and that company doesnt make a 5" gauge. I will check out Dolphin, thanks.

11-09-2010, 04:28 PM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Inexpensive Gauges Get a factory tach setup and get some white face gauges. Makes a huge difference in appearance, can get different colors than white too....Just an idea.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

11-09-2010, 08:09 PM	#6
sixshooter798 Desert Rat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 169	Re: Inexpensive Gauges whitegauges.net can do pretty much anything you want. They are moving to a new facility, so they won't be able to do anything custom (anything other than white) until after the first of the year.

11-10-2010, 11:33 AM	#7
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Inexpensive Gauges Napa has equues gauges are cheap and suppose to be made by S.W.

11-10-2010, 12:30 PM	#8
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Inexpensive Gauges I checked out Equus, but they dont make a 5" speedo. I might just sack it up and buy autometer. What size gauges should I buy for the smaller ones on the left of the dash? 2 5/8"? or 2 1/16"?

11-12-2010, 08:32 PM	#9
HTX86chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 349	Re: Inexpensive Gauges This Post is pretty cool.... I just ordered a set of white face gauges with the blue super LEDs thanks alot SIXSHOOTER798! Its a great way to get a modern look without having to eat off the McD's dollar menu till next pay day!!!! __________________

11-12-2010, 08:42 PM	#10
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Inexpensive Gauges dolphin gauges http://dolphingauges.com/dolphin_gauges.html __________________ 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

01-13-2012, 08:21 PM	#12
91Subbed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 182	Re: Inexpensive Gauges Htx86chevy: you post a pic of your gauges in the dash? Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2012, 10:56 AM	#13
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Inexpensive Gauges This isn't bright enough? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

01-14-2012, 11:13 AM	#15
Evil Trailblazer SS Big Gulps Huh? Whelp... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 410	Re: Inexpensive Gauges Yes, I did take the cluster case (bluish green plastic the gauges mount into) and the backside of the black face trim ring and painted them white and then swapped in the below linked LEDs (you will need 5, but they sell them in pairs so you need 3 pairs) and that was it! http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...54124-1-2.html Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "The Ghost II" - 1987 V30 CC, 14-BFF (2nd Design Heavy Ribbed HD) SRW Conversion, 454/4L80E/205, 6" Springs, 35" Toyo MT's on 17" Classic II's, Full Audio System, Lot of Other Goodies!

01-14-2012, 11:24 AM	#16
91Subbed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 182	Re: Inexpensive Gauges Looks good I'm gonna try this! Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2012, 11:52 AM	#17
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: Inexpensive Gauges Nice ! I am going to pass this along to my squarebody bro N law



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01-14-2012, 12:03 PM	#18
el_guapo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: colorado springs Posts: 126	Re: Inexpensive Gauges Dude. The LEDs look great! Going to keep that inmind for when I find a replacement cluster thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

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