Cluster Upgrades

[tomfg]

Thought I'd share for a change, after asking so many questions!

I had to take the instrument cluster out to change out
the speedometer, so thought it would be a good time
to add a tachometer, and a voltmeter.

The tach was a "reproduction", bolt in affair from Classic Parts,
with instructions and wiring harness.

The voltmeter was a
Auto Meter 2319 Auto Gage 2-5/8" 10-16 Volt.
While it's not a perfect fit, I think I'll be happy with it.

Photos 1&2 show the front and back of the voltmeter,
which has a 2-5/8" face. I believe the can is 2-1/4" diameter.

Photo 3 shows my "hacksaw" modification to the original
backing plate where I installed the Voltmeter.

Photo 4 shows the plate being test fitted

Photo 5 shows the empty hole, and the piece of foam
I glued to the housing, to keep the gauge from
rocking or rattling.

[tomfg]

Photo 6 shows the Voltmeter fitted with a
plastic shroud I cut out from a coffee can
lid. Thought it would help keep any "back light"
from shining around the gauge.

Photo 7 shows the Voltmeter installed.

Photo 8 shows the Voltmeter wired up,
along with the installed Tachometer.

Photo 9 shows the front of the finished cluster,
with the lights all on..... hard to tell though,
as I didn't think to shut off the flash on the
camera, lol.

I benched tested the Voltmeter as well.
Maybe I'll get to try re-installing the cluster
tomorrow....... if Santa Claus doesn't interfer!

[2001shadowace]

looks really good

[nbrfd007]

That looks Fine!!

[Dinos63]

nice work. looks very clean

[markeb01]

Nice job!

[Captainfab]

I like it