gauges

[bigdogboxers]

I am looking at some after market gauges (auto meter) I want to us the original bezel does anyone have pictures of the gauges they used and the size of the gauges would be helpfull. not sure if i need 2 1/16 or 2 5/8 so please try to be kinda detail. pictures are always nice.

[charx2]

No pictures but sizes are as follows
Speedo-5"
Tach(middle gauge)-3 3/8"
The rest(4 on bottom)-2 5/8

I'm pretty sure those are the correct sizes, I've been looking into it myself. Someone will correct me if I'm off but I'm almost positive those are correct.

[stich626]

the bottom 4 I used 2 1/6" they look like they are born there
2 5/8th are to big unless you want the gauge to sit on the dash panel not in it..

[stich626]

[charx2]

Do you have a picture of how those gauges mount? I like that though, my way does have them sitting inside of the holes, they are just big enough not to fall through them though.

[stich626]

Originally Posted by charx2

Do you have a picture of how those gauges mount? I like that though, my way does have them sitting inside of the holes, they are just big enough not to fall through them though.

I'll have to take one

[charx2]

Or I could have written the measurments down wrong, I have measured my bezel and some gauges I have, like I said, I could be wrong, I'll have to check when I get off work if I get a chance.

[jessewebb]

is 3 3/8 the right size for the tach?

[charx2]

Check out some of these posts, they will tell you where I got my info from and I didn't right them wrong. This is the reason I had those numbers though
http://www.google.com/custom?domains...D%3A1%3B&hl=en

[JOHNORO]

ask member
"putter" he built mine and is always willing to lend advice

[charx2]

Hey John, you have a picture of the back of that thing? I'm interested as to how those mount because that looks to be the same as stich's.

[JOHNORO]

Originally Posted by charx2

Hey John, you have a picture of the back of that thing? I'm interested as to how those mount because that looks to be the same as stich's.

check out posts# 39 and #42 of this link hope it helps ..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457264

[charx2]

Wow that clock is awesome! I think I read something about that before and he custom built that clock or something like that? Anyway, that dash is freaking awesome!

[bigdogboxers]

johnoro thats about what i had in mind but cant find a clock or fuel gauge for the center 3 3/8 whole...

[charx2]

Yeah, from what I hear it's hard to find anything besides speedos and tachs that are 3 3/8.

[Putter]

**cough***
...I have two brand new AutoMeter ProComp (black) Oil Temp (yes...oil temp) gauges in 3-3/8" still in the original box.

[bigdogboxers]

If they were the autometer procomp ultra light in silver i might jump all over those... really nice work with the custom gauges Putter.... would prefer full swing fuel gauge or clock for that center whole...

[bigdogboxers]

oh yeah the bezel is broken in this picture... bottom left almost didnt notice with all those rally shinny parts.

[Putter]

Originally Posted by bigdogboxers

oh yeah the bezel is broken in this picture... bottom left almost didnt notice with all those rally shinny parts.

If you are talking about JOHNORO's photo above, it isn't broken. It is sitting in a hole. The surface I am using has a 2" lip on front and back with some terry-cloth on it to avoid scratching. The reflection makes it look like the corner is missing.

2-5/8" is correct for "rear mounting" if you want the gauge trim ring to be outside of the bezel holes (see JOHNORO's photo)

2-1/16" is correct if you want the gauge trim to be slightly inside of the bezel holes (see STICH626's photo)

[bigdogboxers]

Thank you very much for the info.... you make it all so much easier.