? Bout gauges.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kaotik Kustumz · 02-23-2014, 03:50 PM

Anybody else done this out there?
If so please post pics of the process....
Wanna use these in mine....

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-23-2014, 04:13 PM

I'm not seeing any pics

mrolds88 · 02-23-2014, 04:15 PM

Either the link didn't work, or they are the new stealth gauges that I heard about!! LOL. It ok, he will get that fixed.

Kaotik Kustumz · 02-23-2014, 04:23 PM

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/...8e1b759bb6.jpg

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/...b0085c70dd.jpg

Kaotik Kustumz · 02-23-2014, 04:23 PM

Lol try that guys

mrolds88 · 02-23-2014, 06:02 PM

Now that looks much better!! LOL. One think that caught my eye. Is there a way to mount them behind the black faceplate? I think they would blend in even better. They do match pretty good.

RandyP · 02-23-2014, 06:03 PM

I've parted out several squares where people had done that. Never seen one that appealed to me or even remotely looked good compared to the OE gauges. Replace all the gauges or none of them. The mix and match stuff looks bad imho.

Kaotik Kustumz · 02-23-2014, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrolds88

Now that looks much better!! LOL. One think that caught my eye. Is there a way to mount them behind the black faceplate? I think they would blend in even better. They do match pretty good.

This guy actually has them mounted to the black plastic trim that is behind the bezel itself....
Once you put the bezel back on they look pretty damn sweet to me....
Just looking to see how it's done the best way....

Skunksmash · 02-23-2014, 09:33 PM

You might take a look at autometer pro comp. Its what I went with because they match the factory stuff with the yellow, black, and white theme. But just take care with the old plastic gauge pod back there, they seem to get very weak and break very easily. Often they crack around the screw holes. I had to go get another one from the boneyard.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-23-2014, 10:03 PM

Look in my signature. I have a how to on how you do this for the stock cluster

Kaotik Kustumz · 02-24-2014, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Look in my signature. I have a how to on how you do this for the stock cluster

Hey bro could you tell or show how to wire up the tach and how to put the fuel gauge in the tach?

mrolds88 · 02-25-2014, 12:39 AM

Tachs with the fuel gauge were factory installed in the big trucks. I'll have to look at mine, but i know it's only 3 wires. Ground, power and distributor. I'll get you a pic of mine tomorrow.

Kaotik Kustumz · 02-25-2014, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrolds88

Tachs with the fuel gauge were factory installed in the big trucks. I'll have to look at mine, but i know it's only 3 wires. Ground, power and distributor. I'll get you a pic of mine tomorrow.

Well his came out of a iroc-z camaro.....and that's what I wanna do bro

mrolds88 · 02-25-2014, 02:13 AM

Ok. Thought you were talking about the truck tachs. Camaro gauges look good in there too.

02-23-2014, 03:50 PM	#1
Kaotik Kustumz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Snyder,Texas Posts: 96	? Bout gauges.... Anybody else done this out there? If so please post pics of the process.... Wanna use these in mine.... __________________ KAOTIK Kustumz 1984 Chevy 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually "Western Hauler"454, th400, (6.0, 4l80e Swap Coming Soon)(5/7 Drop Coming Soon) (ON HOLD FOR NOW) 1986 Chevy 1/2 Ton LWB Silverado350, 700r4, (5.3, 4l60e Swap Coming Soon)(4/6 Drop)

02-23-2014, 04:13 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: ? Bout gauges.... I'm not seeing any pics __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-23-2014, 04:15 PM	#3
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: ? Bout gauges.... Either the link didn't work, or they are the new stealth gauges that I heard about!! LOL. It ok, he will get that fixed. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

02-23-2014, 04:23 PM	#4
Kaotik Kustumz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Snyder,Texas Posts: 96	Re: ? Bout gauges.... http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/...8e1b759bb6.jpg http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/...b0085c70dd.jpg __________________ KAOTIK Kustumz 1984 Chevy 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually "Western Hauler"454, th400, (6.0, 4l80e Swap Coming Soon)(5/7 Drop Coming Soon) (ON HOLD FOR NOW) 1986 Chevy 1/2 Ton LWB Silverado350, 700r4, (5.3, 4l60e Swap Coming Soon)(4/6 Drop)

02-23-2014, 04:23 PM	#5
Kaotik Kustumz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Snyder,Texas Posts: 96	Re: ? Bout gauges.... Lol try that guys __________________ KAOTIK Kustumz 1984 Chevy 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually "Western Hauler"454, th400, (6.0, 4l80e Swap Coming Soon)(5/7 Drop Coming Soon) (ON HOLD FOR NOW) 1986 Chevy 1/2 Ton LWB Silverado350, 700r4, (5.3, 4l60e Swap Coming Soon)(4/6 Drop)

02-23-2014, 06:02 PM	#6
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: ? Bout gauges.... Now that looks much better!! LOL. One think that caught my eye. Is there a way to mount them behind the black faceplate? I think they would blend in even better. They do match pretty good. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

02-23-2014, 06:03 PM	#7
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: ? Bout gauges.... I've parted out several squares where people had done that. Never seen one that appealed to me or even remotely looked good compared to the OE gauges. Replace all the gauges or none of them. The mix and match stuff looks bad imho. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-23-2014, 09:33 PM	#9
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: ? Bout gauges.... You might take a look at autometer pro comp. Its what I went with because they match the factory stuff with the yellow, black, and white theme. But just take care with the old plastic gauge pod back there, they seem to get very weak and break very easily. Often they crack around the screw holes. I had to go get another one from the boneyard.

02-23-2014, 10:03 PM	#10
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: ? Bout gauges.... Look in my signature. I have a how to on how you do this for the stock cluster __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-25-2014, 12:39 AM	#12
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: ? Bout gauges.... Tachs with the fuel gauge were factory installed in the big trucks. I'll have to look at mine, but i know it's only 3 wires. Ground, power and distributor. I'll get you a pic of mine tomorrow. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

02-25-2014, 02:13 AM	#14
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: ? Bout gauges.... Ok. Thought you were talking about the truck tachs. Camaro gauges look good in there too. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

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