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Old 04-26-2007, 01:15 AM   #1
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Autometer Gauges

I would like to know what are the gauges size holes in the dash to put the correct sizes gauges in. I'd also like to know were would be the best place to get them at. I'm looking for the Ultra-lite II's. Alos which is better electric or mechanical or is it dependendent on the type of gauge.
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Old 04-26-2007, 01:21 AM   #2
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Re: Autometer Gauges

Gauge sizes...
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Old 04-26-2007, 07:13 AM   #3
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Re: Autometer Gauges

KFreddy did a great job with the pic!. Some people use the 2 1/16" gauges across the bottom if you want them recessed into the chrome ring. The lip on the 2 5/8" gauges will completely hide that ring. It's a preference thing with some people.
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Old 04-26-2007, 09:03 AM   #4
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Re: Autometer Gauges

Man, that pic is a keeper. Thanks, KFreddy!
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Old 04-26-2007, 11:20 AM   #5
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Re: Autometer Gauges

Thanks still need info on were to get and which one elec. or mech.
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Old 04-26-2007, 11:30 AM   #6
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Re: Autometer Gauges

You can find those gauges at any speed shop or mail order such as Summit or Jegs.

As for electrical or mechanical, it is personal preference and application. I feel that mech gauges are more accurate, but it takes a little extra planning to run the probe and tube.

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Old 04-26-2007, 01:01 PM   #7
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Re: Autometer Gauges

70 c10 what about the other gauges 3 3/8 and the 5 inch will they be recessed thanks.
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Old 04-26-2007, 01:05 PM   #8
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Re: Autometer Gauges

Sorry I know that I can get them at the mail order catoluges but I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for them I want to get them at a better deal if there is one to be had.
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Old 04-26-2007, 02:52 PM   #9
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Re: Autometer Gauges

Here's a picture of mine. It's got Autometer Pro-Comp gauges. Putter put it all together for me.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188607
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Old 05-12-2007, 04:58 AM   #10
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Re: Autometer Gauges

i got one question on this. if you were to buy the 5 inch guages would the ring sit "on top" of the cluster?

Earlier someone stated the biggergaugs for the bottom 4 holes have it so the ring is on the top of the cluster. Which is th way i like them. but i want them all the match also.

The link to putters was helpful but i want them on top not inner like he has them.

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Old 05-12-2007, 07:16 AM   #11
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i got one question on this. if you were to buy the 5 inch guages would the ring sit "on top" of the cluster?

Earlier someone stated the biggergaugs for the bottom 4 holes have it so the ring is on the top of the cluster. Which is th way i like them. but i want them all the match also.

The link to putters was helpful but i want them on top not inner like he has them.

thanks
You mean like this......?
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Old 05-13-2007, 01:54 AM   #12
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Re: Autometer Gauges

That looks great!!!!
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Old 05-13-2007, 02:03 AM   #13
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Re: Autometer Gauges

i got mine through summit (theres pice in my build thread)
but when they came the tack didnt work, so i sent it back and they sent me a new one and even refunded me my shipping cost
I love summits service
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Old 05-13-2007, 04:35 AM   #14
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You mean like this......?
yes just like those
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