ElCid79

So we have heavily modified my c3. And are tiring of working on it. We are planning on hiring out the remainder of the work to get it running.

I have to pick out my gauge set next. I was not particularly happy with the original cluster design. However I have no idea what a custom setup would cost.

I see the Dakota digital system for about 1600. But that seems a bit pricey in and of itself. Particularly since it would retain the stock look. What have you all been doing? I want something functional, and nice looking.

Thanks.

mildot

I also have a heavily modified 75. I would be interested also in upgrading the gauges. I have looked at the Dakota systems.

CPTCroaker

This is what I will be going to once I get to my gauges. Moves everything into the tunnels and opens up the middle for something else.


http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd726.htm

Richard454

Before I my started custom dash (still in the works)- I looked at probably a hundred or so custom gauge set-ups.

My observations- the stock gauges (cluster) are angled toward the driver. A lot of "custom" installs the gauges were just mounted flat sort of looses the effect.

I wanted something period as I don't get the brand new gauges w/ billet. They don't match the rest of the car. I like the Dakota digital but a stock look plus new dash pads/console w/ you doing the work- you're looking a over $3k for nothing really special... essentially the same gauges.

I'm using the stock gauges and making it look like a late 60's Lamborghini Miura.

Incorporating the fiberoptics as well as the data plate.


Miura-



Where I'm at-



Angling the gauges to the driver-

dembo

I do prefer the stock gauge look but got tired of tach boards failing, non accurate temp gauge, noisey odometer, juice consuming clock,...
I bit the bullet and went with the DD VHX black face, white back light. Very pleased with it, everything works accurate, nice extra features like 0-60 timer, digital read outs of sensors etc. Some trimming and modelling was required to keep the door ajar & headlight warning but otherwise plug and play.
Nick
Oops just re read and noticed you want something different then stock or close too so ignore post.

ESU

I used the red Nordskog digital guages on my red '79. They looked great, install was a snap. 2 issues were with the t-tops off they could wash out in direct sunlight, second was calibrating the speedo. With a gps should be easier today.

ElCid79

I may just go with the dakota digital setup.... It is definately more stock, but the ease of install, may sway me from a custom fiber glass setup.

I would honestly love an LCD gauge setup. But the only decent looking one I can find is the competition autometer, and it is stupid expensive.

Looks like we will need a clock bezel without the **** hole. Any idea where to get that?

dembo

The owner of the 'Gridcar' bought two miniature momentary switches instead of the ones that come with the kit, drilled one more hole and used the **** hole.
I just glued the chrome **** to the bezel functionless.
Nick

wendellp601

I did the same thing with a set of gauges from New Vintage USA.




Here they are in the car.
My plan is to fabricate a custom center console.

ElCid79

Those are pretty cool. Have any of you heard of the company called Speedhut? They make custom gauges and I kind of like there options. Any information would be appreciated.

ZAKsPop

Hey, those pretty nice. How is the quality? The price isn't bad at all. Less than $700 for both and that is a total of 6 gauges.

wendellp601

I've driven only about 60 miles since the installation, but I like the quality.

The company offers several different face designs. I believe mine are their "1969 Series". The kit came with oil pressure and water temperature senders. The speedometer is electronic, so I ditched my cable and installed a hall effect sensor and ran the necessary wires. Programming was easy with the "Drive a Mile" option in the setup menu.

RockyL32

Intelletronix makes a digital dash for the corvette as well as a build a dash kit to design your own. I just put in the kit made for the c3 I like it so far

RockyL32

Speedo tach

redcruz1120

on my 74 modified I just went with the Original gauges just covered with vinyl overlays. also had the bezels painted, dipped in carbon fiber hydro graphic and clear coated.

The Punisher

: http://www.autometer.com/