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Jun 20, 2011 | 04:18 PM

ja1724

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St. Jude Donor '12

Anybody using custom Tach & Speedo

Anybody out there using a non-stock speedo & tach? If so, got any pictures? I've already changed out the cluster gauges to all autometer gauges but was wondering what was done out in the community.

I like to use the autometer sport speedo & tach. The sport gauges are what I'm using in the cluster. But then what do I do about turn signals and the other 'built-in' indicators?

Thanks for any ideas or suggestions.

Jun 20, 2011 | 05:20 PM

vette427-sbc

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Signals are just LEDs from radioshack. Do a search... There are a TON of autometer gauge threads

Jun 20, 2011 | 07:27 PM

71_S-Ray

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There are quite a few threads on gauge replacement. Just type in 'AutoMeter Gauges'. However, I have found difficulty finding threads that specifically address the missing indicator lights (turn signals, brake release, high beams). I've seen vette427-sbc's pic before and he addresses the indicator issue better than anyone else I've seen thus far, but I would love to see other people's solutions.

Jun 20, 2011 | 08:50 PM

72LS1Vette

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Dakota Digital has some really nice analog-style gauges that have turn signals, high beam, etc. built into them. The biggest problem is the price.

I converted my mechanical tach to electric and used a Cable-X box for the speedo to keep the stock look for a total of ~$350.

Rick B.

Jun 21, 2011 | 08:09 PM

C3Dave

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What year car? Heres how I did my 79 after taking some other forum members advice. You just need to then hardwire the bulbs for the signals. Willcox has the wiring diagrams on thier website. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...e-install.html

Jun 22, 2011 | 12:37 AM

eagle275

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Jun 22, 2011 | 03:26 PM

bluegtp

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I don't know what year car you have. This is what I did with mine which is the later style interior/dash. Not a great shot buy you get the idea. I drilled some holes in the plexiglass backing just large enough for the factory brights indicator and blinkers. pulled the lens out of the factory and glued it to back of plexiglass. I used factory locations and just plugged in some leds in the factory location too.

excuse the old pictures:

thread:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-it-out-2.html

Last edited by bluegtp; Jun 22, 2011 at 03:30 PM.

Jun 23, 2011 | 10:15 AM

ja1724

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St. Jude Donor '12

Thanks for the replies and pictures. They all look good. Mine is a 69. I'm kinda leaning towards what vette427-sbc did. Just not sure if I'll do the same thing with the indicators or try to come up something else.