hyprr1

Hey guys, thinking about customizing a center bezel with
4 aftermarket gauges (oil press, volts, water, fuel level) and
eliminating the warning lights in the top two corners?
Do these warning lights (gen) need to be working so the car will function
properly?
I'll probably be using the existing wiring harness (splice into it)
I want to do something like this...

71 Vert LS1

I don't know about the warning lights but I try to match the color of the pointers all the way around.

I used Autometer Sport Comp gauges for all the gauges including tach and speedo.

Looks like in the pic the speedo has a white pointer.

The Punisher

When I put in new gauges and lost the warning lights I left them wired in and just pulled the light bulbs. I don't think you will have a problem with disconnecting them

havesometo

In the picture that is not a speedometer. It is a tachometer and it is factory.

jetmech

I was able to keep the warning lights. I cut out the back to allow for the auto meter gauges . I can see about getting you a pic if you would like.

hyprr1

Yea, I was thinking about doing that too...?
I kinda want the warning lights.
Spiros

jetmech

Here are a couple of pics. Not a great pic of the center stack but they have angled bezels under them. I got them from Autometer.

hyprr1

That looks so good......
great job...

hyprr1

Are your center gauges 2 5/8"?

mine are 2"

fleming23

Another example of the Autometer Sport Comps.

jetmech

Wow it has been a long time but I believe they are 2".

jetmech

Nice job!

hyprr1

Just waiting for the clock to come in.

What do you think?
I copied you...lol

Not having the gen light & low fuel light is ok?
Will it alter anything if I don't have these now??

Thanks again "jetmech"
Spiros

hyprr1

This is the end result & I'm very happy on how it looks.
Thanks to everyone's feedback.


Thanks again "jetmech".................

havesometo

That looks good man. What did you put behind the gauges to hold them off and at an angle? Can you take a picture looking straight at it?

hyprr1

I used these angled bezels from autometer!

havesometo

Thanks a lot. That's exactly what I'm looking to do to mine.

hyprr1

You'll have to dremel the bottom of each hole a bit.
I'll get you some pics

hyprr1

Dremel a bit off from the bottom according to the size of your gauges.
Mine were 2" "equus" brand


autometer rings:

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/atm-2234

gjjcvette

I know this is an old thread, but...wow! Looks great. 1) What size are they? 2) Is the lighting really bright at night? 3) Was the wiring difficult? Did the sending units just plug & play?

Anyone tried the similarly looking Equus brand?
Thanks