5" Autometer gauges in 2002 TA dash. I finally designed and fabricated it!!
07-08-2005, 08:15 AM
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Thank you for letting me know about the PM. I might not have seen the PM if you didnt mention it.
Price for the gauge pod. $200.00 for those who are interrested. Otherwise I really had no intention to sell my design.
Price for the gauge pod. $200.00 for those who are interrested. Otherwise I really had no intention to sell my design.
07-08-2005, 11:21 AM
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thanks for the info! the autometer 200mph speedo is mech. not electric, so its kinda out of the question, im kicking around the idea of using a smaller speedo, instead of the 5", but ill get in touch with you.
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07-08-2005, 01:40 PM
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Did you get the machining quoted on a CNC, mill, or waterjet? I have worked all three and for this type of plate cutting, a waterjet would be way less expensive then machining and accurate enough (within a couple thousands) for mounting gages. Just wanted to suggest a way to lower the machining cost...
07-08-2005, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GrnDragon
Did you get the machining quoted on a CNC, mill, or waterjet? I have worked all three and for this type of plate cutting, a waterjet would be way less expensive then machining and accurate enough (within a couple thousands) for mounting gages. Just wanted to suggest a way to lower the machining cost...
The machine cost isnt that high but I still have design, cut, and weld on 4 tabs. And the tabs are adjustable. $200.00 is nothing.
If you paid someone to design this, mock it up to fit, then machine it all out. You would be well over $200.00 guaranteed.
Have a nice weekend. I will check this again on Monday.
07-09-2005, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY69
If you look at this pic its only about 1/4 inch further out than stock gauges.
07-09-2005, 05:32 PM
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Umm I have a question. How would these gauges work with a stock pcm... what I mean is... a stock pcm needs a speed reference for the vehicle to be able to shift. But the aftermarket gauge must have its own reference. Not sure which type of signal either use but I doubt both could work together. Just wondering.
I won't be using the stock type trans for long ut this is just an idea for people to think about.
I'de love to do it though.
Josh S.
I won't be using the stock type trans for long ut this is just an idea for people to think about.
I'de love to do it though.
Josh S.
07-09-2005, 10:03 PM
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Man thats awesome! I understand the work, I did this to my chevelle in the winter. The plate I used is a realistate sign. 
Works great, lots of work and yes it indeed is expensive. 
Works great, lots of work and yes it indeed is expensive.
07-11-2005, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 99FormulaM6
your speedo says like 20 mph....are you driving and taking the pic?
Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
Can the Autometer speedo/odo be calibrated to the miles on the current stock odometer?
Originally Posted by The Guy in MY 99TA
Umm I have a question. How would these gauges work with a stock pcm... what I mean is... a stock pcm needs a speed reference for the vehicle to be able to shift. But the aftermarket gauge must have its own reference. Not sure which type of signal either use but I doubt both could work together. Just wondering.
I won't be using the stock type trans for long ut this is just an idea for people to think about.
I'de love to do it though.
Josh S.
I won't be using the stock type trans for long ut this is just an idea for people to think about.
I'de love to do it though.
Josh S.
Originally Posted by Jason99T/A
PM sent.
Originally Posted by mason71
Man thats awesome! I understand the work, I did this to my chevelle in the winter. The plate I used is a realistate sign. Works great, lots of work and yes it indeed is expensive.
Works great, lots of work and yes it indeed is expensive. I should have all these gauges fully functional by the end of the week. Hopefully. Just waiting for my friend to pick up the sending units so I can install them.
07-11-2005, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ritz
Where'd you get your pedals?
07-14-2005, 07:01 AM
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T/y
Jason99T/A seems to be very interrested in this gauge pod without the holes cut into it so he can add his own gauge holes. So he is first on the list in my first post.
Update will be coming soon of all the gauges fully functional. I will post a video.
Jason99T/A seems to be very interrested in this gauge pod without the holes cut into it so he can add his own gauge holes. So he is first on the list in my first post.
Update will be coming soon of all the gauges fully functional. I will post a video.
07-15-2005, 02:38 PM
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Great job!!!! I am definitely interested, count me in. One question: all the gauges plug in to the original adapters or do you have to have a special connection, How accurate are they?
Tony
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07-18-2005, 06:35 AM
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I just wired all the gauges over the weekend and they work perfect. The only one that doesnt work perfect is my gas gauge only because my stock tank sending unit is messed up. But all other gauges work and are extremely accurate. I will hopefully have a video to post within a week or 2. I have my windshield out of the car right now because I am working on the transition piece for where the old dash meets the new dash. Im making it out of 16-20 gauge sheet metal. ONce I finish it and get my windshield installed I can take the car for a drive again and get video.
Someone sent me a PM asking what the turn around time for these would be. I would ship these out a couple days after I recieved payment.
No they dont plug into original adapter. You will have to wire the entire thing from scratch. The easy part is all of you guys already have the original electronic sending units. I had to buy all of mine since this is in a 69 Camaro. You will just have to wire to those sending units. A lot easier for you.
Gauges are extremely accurate. If your still interrested I will add you to the list.
Someone sent me a PM asking what the turn around time for these would be. I would ship these out a couple days after I recieved payment.
Originally Posted by 1RADWS6
I am definitely interested, count me in. One question: all the gauges plug in to the original adapters or do you have to have a special connection, How accurate are they?
Tony
Tony
Gauges are extremely accurate. If your still interrested I will add you to the list.
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