Custom Dash And Gauges
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Burning Brakes
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From: whitman massachusetts
Custom Dash And Gauges
Hey!
Has anyone seen a well thought out custom dash in a C-3? I am looking for some ideas on a tastefully put together dash and gauge set-up other than stock, but have not seen one in any posts.
Has anyone seen a well thought out custom dash in a C-3? I am looking for some ideas on a tastefully put together dash and gauge set-up other than stock, but have not seen one in any posts.
Drifting
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From: San diego ca
If you are just looking for custom gauge stuff plenty of posts to be had...
Race Director
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From: Florida
Have you seen these?
http://www.whitegauges.net/whitegaug...&productsID=31
Someone here sent them their gauges to do the first set I believe, and were very happy with the results.
Instructor
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From: Aubrey TX
I don't have any pictures available yet but my son has constructed a custom dash and center console for his '73. He constructed a plywood and cardboard mold and layed fiberglass over it. He then removed the mold and is now left with a fiberglass dashboard. He used an outer guage cluster shell from a 2000 Grand Prix to get the arch he wanted to achieve for the spedo and tach.
The whole thing is equipped with Autometer guages and LED warning lamps and turn signal lamps. He still has to cover it in leather and install which we will be doing in the next week or so.
The center console contains the heat control and moved to where the parking brake used to be. It also contains electronic drink heat/coolers and the power window switches.
He made this to replace the original interior which was completely shot. We also have installed C5 power seats and C5 seat belts this week end.
Pics coming soon of the finished product!
The whole thing is equipped with Autometer guages and LED warning lamps and turn signal lamps. He still has to cover it in leather and install which we will be doing in the next week or so.
The center console contains the heat control and moved to where the parking brake used to be. It also contains electronic drink heat/coolers and the power window switches.
He made this to replace the original interior which was completely shot. We also have installed C5 power seats and C5 seat belts this week end.
Pics coming soon of the finished product!
Drifting
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From: The Netherlands
Have you seen these?
http://www.whitegauges.net/whitegaug...&productsID=31
Someone here sent them their gauges to do the first set I believe, and were very happy with the results.
http://www.whitegauges.net/whitegaug...&productsID=31
Someone here sent them their gauges to do the first set I believe, and were very happy with the results.
85 MPH Speedometer gauge"
They don't seem to have the 160 Mph gauge for '77 - '82.
Race Director
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From: Florida
Someone here sent them their gauges to do the first set I believe, and were very happy with the results
That is the post I was referring to was all about.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Originally Posted by fauxrs2
I think the factory set up is tasteful...
An overlay can be good like fauxrs & someone painted his panel silver.
Originally Posted by Deron
What's better than the factory dash/ gauge setup in a C3
worship79
77 already has a 160 mph speedo!
Last edited by Ganey; Feb 5, 2007 at 10:11 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Algonac Michigan
Replaced my cluster gauges with Autolite Phantoms, and han my speedo and tach done to match at place noted above...Perfect match and they will put the redline wherever you want! $100.00
Oops bad linky...
http://www.corvetteinstruments.com/
Thats better!!!
Oops bad linky...
http://www.corvetteinstruments.com/
Thats better!!!
Last edited by sly vette; Feb 5, 2007 at 12:23 PM.
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Drifting
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From: The Netherlands
You are right Ganey, but can I order them seperately and are they the same size... I just went ahead and asked them, I'd glady send them my gauges if I weren't on the other side of the pond and be without gauges for months (not to mention shipping costs).
I'll post their reply, ofcourse. Think I'll go for those leds too
I'll post their reply, ofcourse. Think I'll go for those leds too
Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
Have you seen these?
http://www.whitegauges.net/whitegaug...&productsID=31
Someone here sent them their gauges to do the first set I believe, and were very happy with the results.
http://www.whitegauges.net/whitegaug...&productsID=31
Someone here sent them their gauges to do the first set I believe, and were very happy with the results.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the only difference between my 82 cluster and earlier Vettes is that I have an OIL TEMP gauge instead of a clock? If that's the case, Ill contact them and see if I can just send them an oil temp gauge for them to make the first one...
Safety Car
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From: Algonac Michigan
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Have you seen these?
http://www.whitegauges.net/whitegaug...&productsID=31
Someone here sent them their gauges to do the first set I believe, and were very happy with the results.
http://www.whitegauges.net/whitegaug...&productsID=31
Someone here sent them their gauges to do the first set I believe, and were very happy with the results.
Safety Car
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From: Columbia South Carolina
There is one member from Australia that posts here occasionally that has a bright yellow C3 with extremely nice yellow gauges. I will look for his name so you can chase down his thread with pics of the car.
I must have deleted his PM he sent me, Maybe somebody else knows who I am talking about.
I must have deleted his PM he sent me, Maybe somebody else knows who I am talking about.
Last edited by 454_71Stingray; Feb 5, 2007 at 12:29 PM.
