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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:57 AM
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I think its pretty slick actually. Functional and lets anyone know whos in the car that youre a serious, in command driver, I like it
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 81 Vette
I think its pretty slick actually. Functional and lets anyone know whos in the car that youre a serious, in command driver, I like it
ok...one vote for the slant!
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:19 AM
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I was looking at the dakota digital gauges. Just not sure how hard of a install it would be.
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Autometer sells the angle adapters, but it is a harsh angle. I found the gauges can be angled in the bezel by modifying the mounting bracket by cutting one leg shorter. I have mine pretty close to the stock angle towards the driver and slightly up.
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Yes I think the slant looks really cool also. This is a Mod i'm seriously considering.

What colour illumination do you get with your gauges?
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Jegs has the angle bezel for $7.99 each
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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So how well would those 5" speedo and tach gauges fit in the later model dashes?
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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My Autometer Ultrlites...



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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Smooth72
Jegs has the angle bezel for $7.99 each
holy crap! $7.99 each? X 5? Glad I made my own with .50 worth of material
My bad $7.99 for 3 which means you have to buy 2 packs for our 5 gauges. I stuck with 14 degree tilt towards the driver

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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo79
2 1/16... and 5" speedo/tach. I went with the Autometer Ultralites... They look sweet

Here's a couple pics of center. They are not Whiteface, but aluminum

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Tim, do you have pics of the back side of your setup? Showing the wiring and mounting?
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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What are you guys using for turn signals once you replace the speedo and tach?
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit dex
Yes I think the slant looks really cool also. This is a Mod i'm seriously considering.

What colour illumination do you get with your gauges?
each gauge comes with the clear bulbs along with covers in green and red.
So, clear, green or red illumination
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackRat
What are you guys using for turn signals once you replace the speedo and tach?
ruh row...good question. This will be the next mod somewhere on the dash
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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Great installations. Where is the best place to buy autometer guages? Also where do you find carbon fiber covering for the bezel?
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
ruh row...good question. This will be the next mod somewhere on the dash
And the emergency brake indicator, and the brights indicator....
I do remember someone converting their optic fiber display for turn, bright, brake using LEDs.
Gary
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tigers123
Great installations. Where is the best place to buy autometer guages? Also where do you find carbon fiber covering for the bezel?
I got my gauges from Jegs...you can get the carbon fiber sheets on ebay
like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=35598
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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Got mine mounted at lunch time,but wont put them in the car till im done painting .But boy are they nice looking.
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by patsnitrovette
Got mine mounted at lunch time,but wont put them in the car till im done painting .But boy are they nice looking.
hey...looks GOOD! Just for astetics, why not put the air/fuel mixture gauge in the center on the bottom? Just a thought
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Originally Posted by BlackRat
What are you guys using for turn signals once you replace the speedo and tach?
I running LED's in the original gauge housing for the speedo.
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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yeah thats a good idea ,i kind of didnt like the look of not having a red pointer on that one.
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