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Ackattack · 10-23-2002, 11:00 AM

I'm planning on switching to aftermarket gauges (Autometer ultra lite) and was wanting to know what size are people using with the stock gauge housing. 2 1/16 or 2 5/8"

Then what size for the tack and speedo; 3 1/2"?

Smooth68 · 10-23-2002, 11:50 AM

The 2 5/8" ones will stick out of the stock housing somewhat - the 2 1/16" will recess back flush, which is what I have and prefer. Here's a pic where I was testing the fit -

Ackattack · 10-23-2002, 12:21 PM

ok, thanks, I think I like the 2 1/16 better too.

what size is that tach?

70c10 · 10-23-2002, 12:48 PM

Brett,
That does look cool. What holds the gauges to the bezel and are they just wired to the light switch to light up?

Smooth68 · 10-23-2002, 01:02 PM

Ackattack - The tach is the 5". I probably won't leave it there, but I will have a 5" speedo that will. The middle hole is the 3 1/2" size. Its like autometer guages are made for the openings or something....

70c10 - They have some fab mounting brackets - possibly a little clear silicone on the back to help out. Yes they will be wired to the light switch to light up just like factory, dimming and all. Having them in a decent guage housing would probably help the looks too!

70c10 · 10-23-2002, 01:09 PM

Cool, thanks!.

10-23-2002, 11:00 AM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	what size of gauges I'm planning on switching to aftermarket gauges (Autometer ultra lite) and was wanting to know what size are people using with the stock gauge housing. 2 1/16 or 2 5/8" Then what size for the tack and speedo; 3 1/2"? __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-23-2002, 11:50 AM	#2
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	The 2 5/8" ones will stick out of the stock housing somewhat - the 2 1/16" will recess back flush, which is what I have and prefer. Here's a pic where I was testing the fit - Attached Images __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

10-23-2002, 12:21 PM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	ok, thanks, I think I like the 2 1/16 better too. what size is that tach? __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-23-2002, 12:48 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Brett, That does look cool. What holds the gauges to the bezel and are they just wired to the light switch to light up? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

10-23-2002, 01:02 PM	#5
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Ackattack - The tach is the 5". I probably won't leave it there, but I will have a 5" speedo that will. The middle hole is the 3 1/2" size. Its like autometer guages are made for the openings or something.... 70c10 - They have some fab mounting brackets - possibly a little clear silicone on the back to help out. Yes they will be wired to the light switch to light up just like factory, dimming and all. Having them in a decent guage housing would probably help the looks too! __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

10-23-2002, 01:09 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Cool, thanks!. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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