custom gauges
#1
Heel & Toe
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custom gauges
Hey guys, thinking about customizing a center bezel with
4 aftermarket gauges (oil press, volts, water, fuel level) and
eliminating the warning lights in the top two corners?
Do these warning lights (gen) need to be working so the car will function
properly?
I'll probably be using the existing wiring harness (splice into it)
I want to do something like this...
4 aftermarket gauges (oil press, volts, water, fuel level) and
eliminating the warning lights in the top two corners?
Do these warning lights (gen) need to be working so the car will function
properly?
I'll probably be using the existing wiring harness (splice into it)
I want to do something like this...
Last edited by hyprr1; 03-13-2017 at 11:33 AM.
#2
I don't know about the warning lights but I try to match the color of the pointers all the way around.
I used Autometer Sport Comp gauges for all the gauges including tach and speedo.
Looks like in the pic the speedo has a white pointer.
I used Autometer Sport Comp gauges for all the gauges including tach and speedo.
Looks like in the pic the speedo has a white pointer.
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When I put in new gauges and lost the warning lights I left them wired in and just pulled the light bulbs. I don't think you will have a problem with disconnecting them
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#4
Drifting
In the picture that is not a speedometer. It is a tachometer and it is factory.
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#13
Heel & Toe
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What do you think?
I copied you...lol
Not having the gen light & low fuel light is ok?
Will it alter anything if I don't have these now??
Thanks again "jetmech"
Spiros
Last edited by hyprr1; 03-29-2017 at 12:56 PM.
#14
Heel & Toe
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This is the end result & I'm very happy on how it looks.
Thanks to everyone's feedback.
Thanks again "jetmech".................
Thanks to everyone's feedback.
Thanks again "jetmech".................
Last edited by hyprr1; 05-08-2017 at 08:45 AM.
#15
Drifting
That looks good man. What did you put behind the gauges to hold them off and at an angle? Can you take a picture looking straight at it?
Last edited by havesometo; 05-08-2017 at 06:10 PM.
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#16
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#19
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Dremel a bit off from the bottom according to the size of your gauges.
Mine were 2" "equus" brand
autometer rings:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/atm-2234
Mine were 2" "equus" brand
autometer rings:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/atm-2234
Last edited by hyprr1; 05-09-2017 at 02:36 PM.
#20
I know this is an old thread, but...wow! Looks great. 1) What size are they? 2) Is the lighting really bright at night? 3) Was the wiring difficult? Did the sending units just plug & play?
Anyone tried the similarly looking Equus brand?
Thanks
Anyone tried the similarly looking Equus brand?
Thanks
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