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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 08:12 AM
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Default 5 inch autometer gauges in 68 camaro dash

Has anyone mounted the 5 inch gauges in their 1st gen, (68) dash panel? If so, what is the best way to do so? Thanks
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 09:20 AM
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I took out the stockers, reused the metal cluster holder to hold the new Autometers, found the wiring for the blinker and high beam indicators, and used LEDs.
THIS may help also

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Just installed and tested.... not finished, but you get the idea
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 09:41 PM
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so you mounted them from the back and reused the metal retainer? did you have to enlarge the retainer for the gauges to fit? thanks for your input!
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Yes, very easy mod, just a few slits with tin snips.

Test fit to see what you'll need where...I could have got away with nothing done.

Here you can see where he painted his black, and gauges installed.(dropped in from top)


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Awesome, awesome! Thanks so much for all your help...I'm on it! This site is the best because of members like yourself!
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I like helping others best I can, so I can get some help in return at some point in the future....Good Karma
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Sorry came out blurry, I did mine the same way and they turned out really nice
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