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Dec 18, 2013 | 11:09 AM

dpw21562

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Racer

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From: Westernport Maryland

Custom dash wiring

I am going to have to fab a new dash pod for a Auto Meter speedo and tach. I will have the turn signal and other lights to replace in the new pod. My question is where to lights to? Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Dec 18, 2013 | 12:43 PM

Marlin

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You mean where to power the dash lights? I thought it ran through the headlight switch unless you want them on when the car is running then through the ignition switch.

Dec 18, 2013 | 01:44 PM

MIKE80

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Which gauges are you installing? I installed an Autometer 3 3/8" Digital Speedomter/ Tachometer Combo. There's a couple pictures in this thread I did, post #98 and #117.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...gs-list-2.html

Dec 18, 2013 | 06:50 PM

dpw21562

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Racer

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Speedo/tach

That's what I'm doing, just using the larger meters. Thanks.

Dec 19, 2013 | 05:45 AM

scottw

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Are you talking about the turn signals, for the autometer gauges? You have to fabricate something for them as well. There wan't a place for them on my autometer gauges. I fabricated a small rectangular box and mounted it at the bottom of the driver's dash pad and placed the turn signals, brake, and high beam light.

Dec 19, 2013 | 06:53 AM

dpw21562

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Racer

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Dash wiring

Exactly, where did you tap the wires into? Going to start the install after Christmas.

Dec 19, 2013 | 10:04 AM

lionelhutz

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Not sure what your question is. The harnesses that plug into the back of the original gauge clusters have all the wire connections you would need for a new dash project except a wire for an electric speedometer. Unswitched power, switched power, tach, oil pressure, temperature, fuel, turn signals, high beam indicator, charging indicator etc are all in the existing harnesses.