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hot77rod 03-07-2007 12:31 PM

All New Gauges
 
I am concidering getting new modern gauges (not digital)for my 77 coupe to include the speedo and tach.

My eyes are getting older and at night it's really hard to see them well.
I love to drive at night without the tops!

My question, is this frowned upon by everyone since it would not be original equipment?
I have replaced all the bulbs and light switch and they work fine.

Has anyone done this and have any pictures that I could see?

Big2Bird 03-07-2007 12:39 PM

One of the guys changed all the lamps to LEDS. Seems that would be a cheaper/easier alternative.

7T1vette 03-07-2007 04:48 PM

If you can't read the 6" diameter C3 speedo and tach, you might reconsider your decision to keep driving. I only look at the other gages ocassionally, anyway, so that's no big deal. The least expensive alternative [and probably the one with highest resale value] is to leave them alone. That said......it's your car.

82MDVette 03-07-2007 04:55 PM

This is my 82 with LED's throughout the dash, center, and cluster. Brighter, whiter, and more clear than the yellowish OEM's.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/DSCN6940.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/DSCN6937.jpg

hot77rod 03-07-2007 05:07 PM

These would be perfect? Where did you get the LED's? Were they hard to wire in?
Thanks

11Jake 03-08-2007 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by hot77rod (Post 1559269394)
These would be perfect? Where did you get the LED's? Were they hard to wire in?
Thanks

I am thinking the same, please give more info!

saudivette 03-08-2007 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by hot77rod (Post 1559269394)
These would be perfect? Where did you get the LED's? Were they hard to wire in?
Thanks



Originally Posted by 11Jake (Post 1559278307)
I am thinking the same, please give more info!


Try here: http://www.whitegauges.net/products_list.php?catID=4550

They also do white gauge face overlays hot77rod, maybe that would make it easier to see your gauges?

82MDVette 03-08-2007 07:10 PM

Here is the E-Bay link to a Seller that has the 4-Bulb white LED's. They have the resistor built into the housing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...QQcmdZViewItem

MEGALADON 03-08-2007 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by Big2Bird (Post 1559265319)
One of the guys changed all the lamps to LEDS. Seems that would be a cheaper/easier alternative.

The best thing I ever did. Nice n bright :cheers:

bluthundr 03-08-2007 08:45 PM

Here's some more info - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...0&postcount=15

saudivette 03-08-2007 08:53 PM

Good list bluthundr, thanks mate. Saves me trying to work out all the bulbs I need!

Well done that man :thumbs:

I'm Batman 03-09-2007 12:11 AM

Incandescents get old and dim before they burn out. The LEDs sound like a great upgrade, though.

saudivette 03-09-2007 05:30 AM


Originally Posted by I'm Batman (Post 1559290660)
Incandescents get old and dim before they burn out. The LEDs sound like a great upgrade, though.

Yep, will be doing that when I have my dash out and installing the white gauge overlays from whitegauges.net. They just purchased an '82 cluster (with oil temp) from eBay so they should have the '82 cluster overlay available some time :thumbs:

I'm Batman 03-09-2007 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by 82MDVette (Post 1559269207)
This is my 82 with LED's throughout the dash, center, and cluster. Brighter, whiter, and more clear than the yellowish OEM's.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/DSCN6940.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...c/DSCN6937.jpg

You need to get that LED light out of the "GEN" socket or your alternator won't regulate properly.

Baron1211 03-28-2007 02:32 PM

How hard is it to wire in the LEDs inplace of the bulbs?

another-user 03-28-2007 02:49 PM

do you have any pictures of that light up? im thinking i may want to change over to all led too.

ESU 03-28-2007 03:00 PM


Originally Posted by Baron1211 (Post 1559575760)
How hard is it to wire in the LEDs inplace of the bulbs?

They just plug in.

redcruz1120 04-17-2007 10:06 PM


Originally Posted by hot77rod (Post 1559265194)
I am concidering getting new modern gauges (not digital)for my 77 coupe to include the speedo and tach.

My eyes are getting older and at night it's really hard to see them well.
I love to drive at night without the tops!

My question, is this frowned upon by everyone since it would not be original equipment?
I have replaced all the bulbs and light switch and they work fine.

Has anyone done this and have any pictures that I could see?

http://i11.tinypic.com/40oiixf.jpg If you dont care about what other people think maybe try something along this route. www.whitegauges.net .Im happy!!!:willy:


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