Converting stock gauges to Autometers
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From: San Antonio, TX
A little update. Im in the process of making my gauge panel. here are some pictures. I originally was going to use the 4 2 1/16" gauges and 2 3 3/8" speedo and tach, but im using 3, 2 1/16" gauges, with 2 5" speedo and tach. my progress.
And here is my first template. This is plexi. Im going to make a different one, (this one is not perfect since its just a quick rough draft)
And here is my first template. This is plexi. Im going to make a different one, (this one is not perfect since its just a quick rough draft)
I had that planned for my last trans am, had everything to do it, but things came up and needed money to move so I ended up selling the car and never getting to finish it. Cant wait to see a final install
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From: San Antonio, TX
thanx man!
I can find a picture of one of my friends setup. But I can't find a picture of the other. Maybe he will chime in. It's the SOM IRS car. Banshe5 is his SN on here. You can see his to the left of the picture below.
Eriks:
Turn signals on sides and CEL in middle. Uses the factory plug in the back as well so it's as easy to remove as the factory cluster.
Eriks:
Turn signals on sides and CEL in middle. Uses the factory plug in the back as well so it's as easy to remove as the factory cluster.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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damn man that looks really good. I would some picures of the back of it. also, what cluster is that from? looks like that from a Camaro, but the Camaro cluster has a angle in the clear plastic.
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Just an update. All I need is a new tach and to putty, sand, and repaint the plastic piece.
Lots and lots of cutting and a super messy job. I burned my face with a piece of flying hot plastic lol
Lots and lots of cutting and a super messy job. I burned my face with a piece of flying hot plastic lol
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Thanx guys!!! The hard work pays off with comments like that!!
Thanx man! just curious, how would you have done it? im always open to more ideas.
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thanx bro! hey I might have to hit you up for the bracket for the B&M. Can you pm me a pic of what it looks like? my car used to be a 6 speed, and now im auto, so there is just a plate welded in place of the big hole where the shifter came through. I want to see if yours would work.
How is the visibility with those at that angle? I'd want them slightly more upright, especially if you get any sun over your shoulder coming in. Seems like it might glare up on you. But definitely badass.