Autometer Speedo and Tach
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Le Mans Master
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From: Park Ridge IL
Autometer Speedo and Tach
I think it was Rolling Thunder who posted some images of his Autometer Speedo and Tach install. His looked very nice. I just finished mine today, here's a trial fit. I still need to tihhten the screws holding the housing in the dash. My other gauges are also matching Autometer Ultralights.
[Modified by Monty, 7:41 PM 8/5/2001]
[Modified by Monty, 7:41 PM 8/5/2001]
Melting Slicks
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From: Summerville SC
Re: Autometer Speedo and Tach (Monty)
That looks very nice :cool: I see also that you mounted the gauges on a seperate piece of plastic good idea :cheers: Here's a pic of my gauges :seeya 
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KENWOOD SPEAKER BOX for sounds KENWOOD 600 WATT AMP so I can listen to the music over the engine noise :D
pic2 pic3 KENWOOD SPEAKER BOX for sounds KENWOOD 600 WATT AMP so I can listen to the music over the engine noise :D
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Le Mans Master
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From: Park Ridge IL
Re: Autometer Speedo and Tach (Intimidator454)
Intimidator,
I had a machine shop make me a panel out of 3/16" aluminum plate, using the original bezel as an outer template. Then thye cut the 4 5/8" holes for the 5" speedo/tach. They couldn't cut the rectangular holes for the warning lights, but I've now found someone you can (CNC). I'll probably get it redone this winter when I'm not in a rush. If you want one for your gauges, I could just have two made at the same time.
I had a machine shop make me a panel out of 3/16" aluminum plate, using the original bezel as an outer template. Then thye cut the 4 5/8" holes for the 5" speedo/tach. They couldn't cut the rectangular holes for the warning lights, but I've now found someone you can (CNC). I'll probably get it redone this winter when I'm not in a rush. If you want one for your gauges, I could just have two made at the same time.
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Autometer Speedo and Tach (Monty)
I like it, but there is a reason.
I've done mucht eh same with mine. :cool:
Instructions on my web site at : http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/fauxrs/gauge.htm
I've done mucht eh same with mine. :cool:
Instructions on my web site at : http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/fauxrs/gauge.htm
Team Owner
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: Autometer Speedo and Tach (fauxrs)
Part of my favorite things on a corvette are the original gauges....Though U guys have don a fantastic Job with the changeover......I guess I am just a old skool purist :cheers:
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Le Mans Master
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From: Park Ridge IL
Re: Autometer Speedo and Tach (vettedan)
Yep, that was you Vettedan that I was thinking about. Once again, you did an excellent job on your install. Did you figure out your warning lights situation?
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From: Medford, Or
Re: Autometer Speedo and Tach (ScubaJKD)
Monty-Thanks for the complement. You did a mighty nice install on yours as well. It looks great. They’re much better looking than the factory gauges. I preferred the white gauges over the black, but I didn’t want to have to replace all the other gauges. I put the parking brake, turn signal and high beam indicators location on hold. I have to finish some suspension work for an autocross event coming up at the end of the month. I’ll probably do something similar to the way you did yours.
Dan
Dan
