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Mar 13, 2017 | 11:32 AM

hyprr1

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custom gauges

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...

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Mar 13, 2017 | 12:23 PM

71 Vert LS1

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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.

Mar 13, 2017 | 12:28 PM

The Punisher

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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

Mar 13, 2017 | 02:12 PM

havesometo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 Vert LS1

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

Mar 16, 2017 | 10:31 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by havesometo

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

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.

Mar 17, 2017 | 11:59 AM

hyprr1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Mar 20, 2017 | 09:54 PM

jetmech

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From: tuttle ok

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyprr1

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

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.

Mar 21, 2017 | 08:36 AM

hyprr1

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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.

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

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Mar 21, 2017 | 08:38 AM

hyprr1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hyprr1

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

Are your center gauges 2 5/8"?

mine are 2"

Mar 21, 2017 | 03:01 PM

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Another example of the Autometer Sport Comps.

Mar 21, 2017 | 04:38 PM

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jetmech

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hyprr1

Are your center gauges 2 5/8"?

mine are 2"

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

Mar 21, 2017 | 04:39 PM

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jetmech

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Originally Posted by fleming23

Another example of the Autometer Sport Comps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0lAz86NRTY

Nice job!

Mar 29, 2017 | 12:53 PM

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hyprr1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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

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May 8, 2017 | 08:44 AM

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

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

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May 8, 2017 | 06:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hyprr1

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

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

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?

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May 9, 2017 | 12:09 AM

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hyprr1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

I used these angled bezels from autometer!

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May 9, 2017 | 12:28 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hyprr1

I used these angled bezels from autometer!

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

May 9, 2017 | 02:29 PM

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hyprr1

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

May 9, 2017 | 02:33 PM

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hyprr1

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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

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Jan 17, 2021 | 10:01 AM

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gjjcvette

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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

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