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Rufas · 03-19-2026, 10:43 PM

I'm old school, I like analog gauges like these. I took my old idiot light instrument cluster, trimmed out most everything. I then used this stainless steel panel, glued that panel to the cutout instrument cluster. With that stainless steel panel the gauges had their 'U' shaped mounting brackets that came with the Autometer gauges.

I did this about 25 years ago when there was not much to choose from for aftermarket gauges for these truck. I was even able to Autometer to do custom labels for some of my gauges - all American made!

03-19-2026, 10:43 PM	#18
Rufas Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fort Mohave, AZ Posts: 375	Re: Gauge Mounting Advice/Ideas I'm old school, I like analog gauges like these. I took my old idiot light instrument cluster, trimmed out most everything. I then used this stainless steel panel, glued that panel to the cutout instrument cluster. With that stainless steel panel the gauges had their 'U' shaped mounting brackets that came with the Autometer gauges. I did this about 25 years ago when there was not much to choose from for aftermarket gauges for these truck. I was even able to Autometer to do custom labels for some of my gauges - all American made! Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles. 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech 30004 EFI



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