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Old 08-27-2014, 01:05 PM   #1
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Best place to buy gauges?

I have been working on my 51 3100 and need to start pricing out gauges. I have checked out classical instruments but they seem to be around $900.

Is that what everyone else uses or does anyone here have another suggestion they have used?

Oh, and since I have your attention, thoughts on steering wheels?

Thanks!
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Old 08-27-2014, 03:37 PM   #2
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

I bought mine here;

http://www.egauges.com/default.asp

They might have what you are looking for.
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Old 08-27-2014, 07:13 PM   #3
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

TBONE is a member here and remanufactures gauges. Here is his link:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=119465
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Old 08-27-2014, 09:15 PM   #4
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

You might check out Boese Engineering, especially if you're interested in a full cluster. They even supply the turn signal and hi beam LEDs.

Jegs and Summit sell Autometer, other brands.
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Old 08-27-2014, 09:23 PM   #5
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TBONE is a member here and remanufactures gauges. Here is his link:
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he did some for me and they looked great.
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Old 08-31-2014, 12:51 PM   #6
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he did some for me and they looked great.
Hey, thanks for the call out guys. I really appreciate it.

Let me know if I can help you with your gauges. I can do a stock restoration with a 12V conversion and some mild custom touches if that is something you are interested in. The speedometer/odometer will also be rebuilt and work like new.

Have a good holiday,
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Old 08-31-2014, 04:31 PM   #7
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

I purchased mine through Classic Instruments. Very customizable and the service was great.
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Old 08-27-2014, 09:41 PM   #8
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

Got mine off E-BAY, there a guy that rebuilds and sell them i think out of portland or. about $300
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Old 08-28-2014, 11:39 PM   #9
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

I bought mine from Classic Parts Of America. KC, Missouri.
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Old 08-29-2014, 08:52 AM   #10
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

I used Autometer gauges on the truck and they perform well. Did have to make our own bezels from existing gauges.

Burb will have Dakota Digital. Have them in the '56 and really like them.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd723.htm

For steering wheels I like LeCarra out of Oneida TN.
http://www.lecarra.com/
All depends on what style you want.
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Old 08-29-2014, 10:51 AM   #11
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

I got mine from Speedway Motors, both the 5-gauge set & the surround, from Omega Kustoms. I'm happy with the fit, finish & function as well as price.
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Old 09-04-2014, 06:29 PM   #12
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I got mine from Speedway Motors, both the 5-gauge set & the surround, from Omega Kustoms. I'm happy with the fit, finish & function as well as price.
I used these as well. Got the tan face. A good value and accurate.
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Old 08-30-2014, 12:05 AM   #13
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

I got mine from speed hut . GPS speedo so accurate and no lines.
Plenty others out there. Depends what you want. Swap meets always have some
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Old 08-31-2014, 11:56 AM   #14
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

I'll be usin autometers in my 68, black face black bezel white needle and white letters/numbers.

What direction are you going with your truck? Restomod, protouring, stockish?
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Old 09-02-2014, 07:04 PM   #15
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

Thanks guys! Extremely helpful!
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Old 09-02-2014, 07:12 PM   #16
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

i'll sell my white dolphins, never installed, with senders and trim rings... I think I want black ones, 375+ ship? email me if you want more info... thisismymessage@aol.com
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

I used the Dakota Digital new VHX Series and I love them. You can add additional modules to add features, I added a shift indicator. They include the high beam indicator and turn signals....super clean.

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Old 11-12-2014, 09:04 PM   #18
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Re: Best place to buy gauges?

Got mine from Omega Kustom, I have a mustang tank and sender, they swapped out the fuel gauge for the correct ohms...
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Old 11-13-2014, 01:05 AM   #19
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Dakota Digital here VHX $750 Summit Racing
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