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Old Sep 30, 2022 | 02:00 PM
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Has anyone figured out how to upgrade the 1982 dash gauges. I figured out the center console gauges, but the speedometer and tac are a different issue. I purchased 5" Auto Meter's and it's not a close fit AT ALL. Any help is appreciated.

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Old Oct 6, 2022 | 12:09 PM
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You need a housing that you can gut. Then lots of work with the Dremel tool.
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I appreciate the response. Looking at my dash, the face is completely circular. The bottom is straight across making it difficult. I think I'll have to create an acrylic faceplate and cut my own holes. Thanks again!
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Old Nov 11, 2022 | 12:33 AM
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So I finally got around the finishing my dash.



What I was working with

How the back ended up after all cuts were made

I cut a piece of acrylic, sanded it, painted it matte black, and screwed it to the factory housing minus the faceplate

Final product

Final product.
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Nice work. Looks like a factory install.
What was wrong with you original speedo and tach to inspire your change?
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I’m doing an LS1 swap into the C3. I already swapped the center console gauges, and these are a match for it

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