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Primered_69 · 10-19-2002, 02:58 PM

Hey I am looking to ut in some aftermarket gauges in my truck.

Please post pics of yours and discription of what gauges are and how hard it was to put in.

*Zkast* · 10-19-2002, 05:11 PM

This was a fairly lenghty install. There is no circuit panel in this cluster now. It's all hardwired with a 12pin connector.
Factory speedo
'81 Buick Lesabre fuel gauge
5" Autometer tach
VDO: Clock, temp,voltage, oil pressure.

imaindianoutlaw · 10-19-2002, 05:29 PM

here is my favorite!

Dropt72Shortbed · 10-19-2002, 06:53 PM

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Originally posted by imaindianoutlaw
here is my favorite!

charles,

do you know which model number autometers those are?

*Zkast* · 10-19-2002, 07:46 PM

ooOOOoo I like those!

imaindianoutlaw · 10-19-2002, 08:02 PM

I wish! I do have an auto meter catalog that I picked up at carisle swap meet that has all the dimensions of each gauge! Just need a cluster to measure from!

*Zkast* · 10-19-2002, 08:06 PM

2 larger holes are just a hair under 5", the middle just under 3" and the 4 smaller ones are 2 1/16

seems as if aftermarket gauges were made for these clusters

*racedvl* · 10-20-2002, 11:40 AM

I know there's more than that! TTT

*racedvl* · 10-20-2002, 11:50 AM

Here is a picture I took, but no one was home so, I could not ask about it/get a better picture.

colohusker · 10-20-2002, 01:52 PM

Here's another thread with some pictures as well..

http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...threadid=18599

I'm going to go with the white autometers when I actually get some time to work on the truck.

woodrow59 · 10-20-2002, 06:05 PM

couple more threads to look at

http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...threadid=20913

http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...t=freightliner

Purs · 10-20-2002, 09:22 PM

here's mine

barn9 · 10-20-2002, 09:36 PM

Hey Purs, where did you find that glove box door? I've thought about trying an effect like that, in order to match the dash bezel. Was that an all chrome door that you painted the panel on? Thanks man, appreciate any info.

*big71* · 10-20-2002, 10:18 PM

here a killer looking dash

*Zkast* · 10-20-2002, 11:16 PM

Someone here posted thier dash a while back but I cant find it anywhere!

It was an autometer complete setup but he used the silver super comp series with a black bezel. Most amazing setup I've ever seen. Thats what I plan on doing to mine soon.

Looks like the one Purs posted but in silver.

Purs · 10-21-2002, 09:20 AM

Barn9, I got it from a guy here in Abilene. It was an all chrome glove box door, then he had a pattern cut out of black vinyl with adhesive on the back he stuck on it. I thought it matched the dash bezel perfectly. Call Gary at 915-691-1944 if you want one. Tell him Brit sent you. Here's one that was in my old Jimmy.

Purs · 10-21-2002, 09:20 AM

He did the same thing with the ash tray.

barn9 · 10-21-2002, 10:28 AM

Thanks Purs, appreciate the info. The ashtray really helps tie it all together, I like that. Out of curiosity, does he stock these 2 items, and do you know the prices?

kpf · 10-21-2002, 10:32 AM

man those autometers look real good and PURS interioir too.

Purs · 10-21-2002, 11:23 AM

thanks kpf.

Yeah, I really, really liked the way the interior looked on my Jimmy with the white paint vs. the black and chrome dash accessories. I liked it so much that I'm 90% sure that when I paint my current truck, I'll paint it white.

Barn, don't remember exact prices, pretty high, but it was worth it to me. Every time I got in my Jimmy I thought, man this looks good.

And your right, the ashtray really tied it all together!

I've got some higher resolution pics if you want me to email them.

kpf · 10-21-2002, 11:24 AM

yea if you have some pictures please send

Zurbo · 10-22-2002, 01:37 AM

Those recessed Autometers look ultimately fine!

I take it there is a plate mounted behind the dash that they are mounted to?

Really looks the best to me.

72futuresweet2wd · 10-27-2002, 03:51 PM

Well I bought the dash bezel and I have 3 of the small gauges I want recessed but I am wondering what you guys used to secure the gauges into the bezel.

bgbchevy · 10-27-2002, 04:58 PM

big71....

do you have any more pictures of that dash....

thanks

Low68 · 10-27-2002, 05:46 PM

Here are mine. They are the pro comp ultra lite. I am happy with them.

10-19-2002, 02:58 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Pictures of Aftermarket gauges installed in our trucks Hey I am looking to ut in some aftermarket gauges in my truck. Please post pics of yours and discription of what gauges are and how hard it was to put in. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

10-19-2002, 05:29 PM	#3
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Autometers here is my favorite! Attached Images __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

10-19-2002, 08:02 PM	#6
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	I wish! I do have an auto meter catalog that I picked up at carisle swap meet that has all the dimensions of each gauge! Just need a cluster to measure from! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

10-20-2002, 11:50 AM	#9
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Here is a picture I took, but no one was home so, I could not ask about it/get a better picture. Attached Images

10-20-2002, 01:52 PM	#10
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	Here's another thread with some pictures as well.. http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...threadid=18599 I'm going to go with the white autometers when I actually get some time to work on the truck. __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

10-19-2002, 05:11 PM	#2
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	This was a fairly lenghty install. There is no circuit panel in this cluster now. It's all hardwired with a 12pin connector. Factory speedo '81 Buick Lesabre fuel gauge 5" Autometer tach VDO: Clock, temp,voltage, oil pressure.

10-19-2002, 07:46 PM	#5
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	ooOOOoo I like those!

10-19-2002, 08:06 PM	#7
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	2 larger holes are just a hair under 5", the middle just under 3" and the 4 smaller ones are 2 1/16 seems as if aftermarket gauges were made for these clusters

10-20-2002, 11:40 AM	#8
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I know there's more than that! TTT

10-20-2002, 06:05 PM	#11
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	couple more threads to look at http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...threadid=20913 http://64.246.42.114/vboard/showthre...t=freightliner __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

10-20-2002, 09:22 PM	#12
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	here's mine Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

10-20-2002, 09:36 PM	#13
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Hey Purs, where did you find that glove box door? I've thought about trying an effect like that, in order to match the dash bezel. Was that an all chrome door that you painted the panel on? Thanks man, appreciate any info. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

10-20-2002, 10:18 PM	#14
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	here a killer looking dash Attached Images

10-20-2002, 11:16 PM	#15
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Someone here posted thier dash a while back but I cant find it anywhere! It was an autometer complete setup but he used the silver super comp series with a black bezel. Most amazing setup I've ever seen. Thats what I plan on doing to mine soon. Looks like the one Purs posted but in silver.

10-21-2002, 09:20 AM	#16
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Glove Box Barn9, I got it from a guy here in Abilene. It was an all chrome glove box door, then he had a pattern cut out of black vinyl with adhesive on the back he stuck on it. I thought it matched the dash bezel perfectly. Call Gary at 915-691-1944 if you want one. Tell him Brit sent you. Here's one that was in my old Jimmy. Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."



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10-21-2002, 10:28 AM	#18
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Thanks Purs, appreciate the info. The ashtray really helps tie it all together, I like that. Out of curiosity, does he stock these 2 items, and do you know the prices? __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

10-21-2002, 10:32 AM	#19
kpf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Camas, Wa Posts: 58	man those autometers look real good and PURS interioir too. __________________ 71 c-10 6cyl 68 Camaro (wifes) 65 dodge town wagon (wanna buy it?) 97 crew cab f350 psd

10-21-2002, 11:23 AM	#20
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	thanks kpf. Yeah, I really, really liked the way the interior looked on my Jimmy with the white paint vs. the black and chrome dash accessories. I liked it so much that I'm 90% sure that when I paint my current truck, I'll paint it white. Barn, don't remember exact prices, pretty high, but it was worth it to me. Every time I got in my Jimmy I thought, man this looks good. And your right, the ashtray really tied it all together! I've got some higher resolution pics if you want me to email them. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

10-21-2002, 11:24 AM	#21
kpf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Camas, Wa Posts: 58	yea if you have some pictures please send __________________ 71 c-10 6cyl 68 Camaro (wifes) 65 dodge town wagon (wanna buy it?) 97 crew cab f350 psd

10-22-2002, 01:37 AM	#22
Zurbo Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bel Aire, Kansas, USA Posts: 186	Those recessed Autometers look ultimately fine! I take it there is a plate mounted behind the dash that they are mounted to? Really looks the best to me. __________________ Zurbo's Chevy - 1972 Black/White Cheyenne Super. 402 Big Block /THD 400, factory air and tilt. My other Chevy - 1998 Camaro SS

10-27-2002, 03:51 PM	#23
72futuresweet2wd The face of my 69 c10 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 171	Well I bought the dash bezel and I have 3 of the small gauges I want recessed but I am wondering what you guys used to secure the gauges into the bezel. __________________ 2002 Harley Davidson VRod 1972 2wd Blazer (Project) 1969 Chevy C10 (Driver) 2002 Chevy Trailblazer (Wifes)

10-27-2002, 04:58 PM	#24
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	big71.... do you have any more pictures of that dash.... thanks __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

10-27-2002, 05:46 PM	#25
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Here are mine. They are the pro comp ultra lite. I am happy with them. Attached Images __________________ Build Thread

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