Replace non-functioning clock with another gauge?
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Replace non-functioning clock with another gauge?
Since I now have a Cd player with built in clock, I would like to trash the non-functioning clock in my dash cluster.
What would be a cool gauge to replace it with? I think it would be awesome to have a G-tech or similar unit that could mount in the clock's place. However, no gauge I know of would fit or look right.
With the traditional line of gauges, I was thinking of either a vacuum or air/fuel ratio gauge. What are some other options?
I don't care about originality; I have no plans to ever sell the car. Even if I do, so much is non-original that this clock won't matter anyways.
:seeya :chevy
What would be a cool gauge to replace it with? I think it would be awesome to have a G-tech or similar unit that could mount in the clock's place. However, no gauge I know of would fit or look right.
With the traditional line of gauges, I was thinking of either a vacuum or air/fuel ratio gauge. What are some other options?
I don't care about originality; I have no plans to ever sell the car. Even if I do, so much is non-original that this clock won't matter anyways.
:seeya :chevy
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Re: Replace non-functioning clock with another gauge? (shotgun_000)
I'd like to put a tranny fluid temp guage in mine, but would first have to convert to the later(somewhere in 80-82) style to make it "look right".
They have a guage pod that's meant for 5 true guages, as the radio had a built in clock then.
-Steve
They have a guage pod that's meant for 5 true guages, as the radio had a built in clock then.
-Steve
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Re: Replace non-functioning clock with another gauge? (shotgun_000)
I installed an air/fuel gauge in the spot for the clock because my stereo has a clock in it ! I filled the hole with a small switch that turns my flameball shifter **** on. I also used a double switch (yellow) below the radio to switch back and forth between 2 oxygen sensors -- to keep tabs on both sides of the motor . Rick :chevy
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Re: Replace non-functioning clock with another gauge? (454Can-Am)
Factory option for those with a clock on the radio was an oil temp gage. Maybe you could find a factory gage (1980-82's had them).
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Re: Replace non-functioning clock with another gauge? (shotgun_000)
I replaced my 71s clock with an oil temp gauge with sensor in the oil pan. I alos replaced the ammeter with a voltmeter.
Corvette Clocks by Roger silkscreened the faces to match the OE color of the other gauges.
Corvette Clocks by Roger silkscreened the faces to match the OE color of the other gauges.
