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72BLAZERDUDE · 10-07-2004, 08:40 PM

Is anyone using Autometer guages that actually fit recessed in the stock cluster. I know 2 1/16 Pro Comps fit recessed in the dash but I was wondering about the tach and speedo. I have seen it done but cant remember when or where. Anybody got any pics.

1972ChevyCheyenne · 10-07-2004, 09:22 PM

Never Seen this in person, picture look good though.

http://classictrucksweb.com/tech/cl_0311_6772dash/

Jamie

Blue Beard · 10-07-2004, 10:16 PM

Good article, wish they told how to wire it to the stock wiring harness.

68plus4sub · 10-08-2004, 12:45 AM

I have just completed putting my Auto Meter Pro-Comp Ultra Light guages in my Dash Bezel. I used the 5" electric speedo and tach, and the 2 5/8" clock, voltmeter, fuel level, and mechanical temp and oil pressure of the same size. I mounted them on the outside of the bezel (in the hole from the front) because I really like the ring on the guage, and I felt mounting them from behind put them to far back in the dash. It took me some time to decide, because both ways look good, I just preferred seeing the cool silver ring.

I had to cut the lower holes slightly larger, make an ABS panel for the clock which went in the center upper hole, and wrap the 5" guages to make them larger around to fit more snug in the large holes.

If I can get a picture, I will be glad to post it here for you to check out. I had the 'burb painted a metallic silver, which really looks awesome with the silver faced guages.

Also, I found the "key" to the stock wiring harness in the Haynes (I think) shop manual. It tells what each color of wire coincides with. So then, I just clipped the wires, soldiered(sp) them, and put heat shrink over them.

Auto Meter recommends in line fuses for the tach, electric speedo, and clock, which I also installed.

Put LED's in the turn signal holes into the same ABS piece that a mounted to clock in.

Took plenty of time, but they work and look awesome, and they are in there "right".

Electric Speedo required a sending unit to attach to the tranny where the cable used to go.

PS - The needles on the gauges almost glow, you can see their position at a glance.....coooool

sdkid · 10-08-2004, 12:53 AM

Hey 68plus, post a pic. I want to do this also. Right now I've got a sun super tach in the factory tach location. I want better gauges though.

68plus4sub · 10-08-2004, 12:58 AM

I'll work on it..........do you pronounce that PEER, South Dakota? Just curious!!!

Mudder · 10-08-2004, 03:01 AM

Pretty easy mod.

flip66 · 10-08-2004, 02:00 PM

I just put this dash in my truck. Still has the stock Speedo and fuel gauge, I did not do the work but there was no cutting of the dash on the bottom. they just cut the clear plastic gauge facing off and slid the gauges throught the front. I can get better pictures if you want them

chickenwing · 10-25-2004, 10:29 AM

Flip, I would like some closer pics please.

flip66 · 10-25-2004, 06:25 PM

pictures

RON WOODGEARD · 10-25-2004, 07:32 PM

How soon we forget........ Look in the FAQ page and you will see my complete install info, with pictures.....

10-07-2004, 08:40 PM	#1
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 660	Autometer Guages Is anyone using Autometer guages that actually fit recessed in the stock cluster. I know 2 1/16 Pro Comps fit recessed in the dash but I was wondering about the tach and speedo. I have seen it done but cant remember when or where. Anybody got any pics. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

10-07-2004, 10:16 PM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Good article, wish they told how to wire it to the stock wiring harness. __________________ 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

10-08-2004, 12:45 AM	#4
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	I have just completed putting my Auto Meter Pro-Comp Ultra Light guages in my Dash Bezel. I used the 5" electric speedo and tach, and the 2 5/8" clock, voltmeter, fuel level, and mechanical temp and oil pressure of the same size. I mounted them on the outside of the bezel (in the hole from the front) because I really like the ring on the guage, and I felt mounting them from behind put them to far back in the dash. It took me some time to decide, because both ways look good, I just preferred seeing the cool silver ring. I had to cut the lower holes slightly larger, make an ABS panel for the clock which went in the center upper hole, and wrap the 5" guages to make them larger around to fit more snug in the large holes. If I can get a picture, I will be glad to post it here for you to check out. I had the 'burb painted a metallic silver, which really looks awesome with the silver faced guages. Also, I found the "key" to the stock wiring harness in the Haynes (I think) shop manual. It tells what each color of wire coincides with. So then, I just clipped the wires, soldiered(sp) them, and put heat shrink over them. Auto Meter recommends in line fuses for the tach, electric speedo, and clock, which I also installed. Put LED's in the turn signal holes into the same ABS piece that a mounted to clock in. Took plenty of time, but they work and look awesome, and they are in there "right". Electric Speedo required a sending unit to attach to the tranny where the cable used to go. PS - The needles on the gauges almost glow, you can see their position at a glance.....coooool __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914 Last edited by 68plus4sub; 10-08-2004 at 12:47 AM.

10-08-2004, 12:58 AM	#6
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	I'll work on it..........do you pronounce that PEER, South Dakota? Just curious!!! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

10-08-2004, 03:01 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Something like this? Pretty easy mod. Attached Images

10-07-2004, 09:22 PM	#2
1972ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Teeswater, Ontario, Canada Posts: 173	Never Seen this in person, picture look good though. http://classictrucksweb.com/tech/cl_0311_6772dash/ Jamie

10-08-2004, 12:53 AM	#5
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Hey 68plus, post a pic. I want to do this also. Right now I've got a sun super tach in the factory tach location. I want better gauges though.

10-08-2004, 02:00 PM	#8
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	Gauges I just put this dash in my truck. Still has the stock Speedo and fuel gauge, I did not do the work but there was no cutting of the dash on the bottom. they just cut the clear plastic gauge facing off and slid the gauges throught the front. I can get better pictures if you want them

10-25-2004, 10:29 AM	#9
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Flip, I would like some closer pics please. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-25-2004, 06:25 PM	#10
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	pictures pictures

10-25-2004, 07:32 PM	#11
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	How soon we forget........ Look in the FAQ page and you will see my complete install info, with pictures.....



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