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Look at www.speedhut.com Nice gauges, a bit high but able to customize. There is also dolphin gauges which are cheaper I think.
On par, I like the Speedhut the best
On par, I like the Speedhut the best
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You can run any gauges you want. The only one that needs to be electronic is the tach. The speedo can be mechanical if you're running a trans with a mechanical output.
I'm running all stock gauges on my 68 vette. Mechanical speedo, converted electric tach, mechanical oil pressure, electric original temp (just use the original sender)
I'm running all stock gauges on my 68 vette. Mechanical speedo, converted electric tach, mechanical oil pressure, electric original temp (just use the original sender)
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You can run any gauges you want. The only one that needs to be electronic is the tach. The speedo can be mechanical if you're running a trans with a mechanical output.
I'm running all stock gauges on my 68 vette. Mechanical speedo, converted electric tach, mechanical oil pressure, electric original temp (just use the original sender)
I'm running all stock gauges on my 68 vette. Mechanical speedo, converted electric tach, mechanical oil pressure, electric original temp (just use the original sender)
Pretty easy to adapt the sensors off the old motor to the new one. Lots of threads on how to do so. Analog speedo can be a bit more of a hassle depending upon the trans. Many aftermarket transmissions have both electronic and mechanical outputs. A couple of companies make modified tailhousings that convert a modern trans to mechanical output. You can also buy a cable box that drives a mechanical speedo from the VSS output. They are pricey and seems like lots of people complain about problems.
Keep in mind if you upgrade to new gauges you often need to find a new way to include things like high beam indicators, turn signal, etc. Never worked on a 55 so don't know if that is an issue.
What body harness are you running? I have an autowire setup specific to tri-fives made it easy for either new electric guages or stock style gauges. My 6.0 is utilizing mechanical gauges by using speed and performance adapters to fit sending units. Good luck and enjoy!
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Look at www.speedhut.com Nice gauges, a bit high but able to customize. There is also dolphin gauges which are cheaper I think.
On par, I like the Speedhut the best
On par, I like the Speedhut the best
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I was looking at building a custom one for my 55 nomad using an original. But it would still require mounting the other smaller gauges in a console. So I’m leaning towards the Dakota digital in a black face with white letters to mimic the original. http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd719.htm
This is the one I mocked up using autometer gauges.
This is the one I mocked up using autometer gauges.
I was looking at building a custom one for my 55 nomad using an original. But it would still require mounting the other smaller gauges in a console. So I’m leaning towards the Dakota digital in a black face with white letters to mimic the original. http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd719.htm
This is the one I mocked up using autometer gauges.
This is the one I mocked up using autometer gauges.
You can make a million different combos with all of the color options. Oh, and you can make them light-up whatever color you want at night.
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While I personally prefer the look of the NVU gauge that i posted above, I can't disagree with the other guys about speedhut gauges. I have a set of my own for my 71 Cutlass and I'm impressed with their product.
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Thanks
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