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#1
08-07-2018, 03:39 PM
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Modern Gauges - Who has done them?
Any tips or advice on a gauge set up. I saw a hot rod this weekend with the Phantom Gauges in it and they were pretty cool.
Not stock looking - I get that. Any feedback or pic's?
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#2
08-07-2018, 08:12 PM
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Dakota Digital Gauges are on my To Do list....
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...od/prd1077.htm
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08-08-2018, 02:58 PM
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Yea, those are nice. Anyone install them yet?
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08-08-2018, 10:31 PM
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Friends don't let friends install modern aftermarket gauges in classic cars... Don't do it!
Like installing modern wheels on a classic car, modern gauges just don't look appropriate, IMO.
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#5
08-09-2018, 07:44 AM
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I have had this iteration in the car for about 8 years. The water temp gauge was mechanical and failed. I have a Sport Comp in its place now. Electrical and more accurate.
I have some more pictures of how I did it if your curious. I have plans to do it all over again in the near future, as the car is coming off the road as soon as I get a garage.
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08-10-2018, 09:10 AM
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Does anyone make factory style gauges that can be installed in place of the idiot lights and look original?
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#7
08-10-2018, 11:34 AM
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Years ago, I installed Auto Meter Phantom II oil & water temp gauges in my 67 GTO. Easy, standard install under the dash. (I have the older Phantom gauges in my 67 wagon)
I also sourced a kit to redo the faces of the factory dials in white (much brighter and easier to read at night as well). I've been happy with the function, look & combination (idiot lights & aftermarket gauges). It's a unique look, but one I like. Goes well with the white paint on the car. 
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#8
08-10-2018, 01:43 PM
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This is the gauge panel I'm working on for my '72 Cutlass convertible. The gauges are slight customs from New Vintage.
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08-11-2018, 06:28 AM
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Hope all is well in NC.... I have looked at the Thunder Road dashes..... but I would miss the woodgrain look of the OEM..... I wonder if anyone has ever applied some matching woodgrain vinyl to one of those....
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Troy Rockaway NJ 67 GTO 400HO / TKX 3.27 1ST GEAR-.72OD / 3.36 POSI HOTCHKIS/UMI/BILSTEIN
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#10
08-14-2018, 10:43 PM
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I have the Dakota Digital HDX series in my '65. Love it.... My car came with the standard dash. I was going to update to the rally gauge setup. Cost wise,by the time I would of bought a rally cluster and had it rebuilt it would of cost the same.
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#11
08-14-2018, 10:46 PM
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Pics
Dakota Digital HDX series in my '65
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#12
08-15-2018, 10:20 AM
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i used classic instruments g stock collection
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08-15-2018, 11:26 AM
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08-15-2018, 09:41 PM
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i mounted the gauges to piece of thin gauge aluminum and mounted that to factory dash . the depth was perfect .
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08-16-2018, 10:54 AM
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08-16-2018, 11:52 AM
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So lets talk step by step what is needed to convert to a set of Repro Rally Gauges....lol
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Troy Rockaway NJ 67 GTO 400HO / TKX 3.27 1ST GEAR-.72OD / 3.36 POSI HOTCHKIS/UMI/BILSTEIN
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08-16-2018, 09:35 PM
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But not with what I see out there. For now my GTO is modified enough as it is.
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Gary Get in, ShuT Up, Hang On! Member of the Baltimore Built Brotherhood MY GTO built 4th Week of March 1966 "Crusin' Is Not A Crime" Keep yer stick on the ice. |
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#18
08-16-2018, 10:34 PM
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I get it..... But I to go back and forth.... One of the things that I love about classic cars and especially Pontiacs is their dashboard..... I want modern accuracy with classic looks.... Or..... just leave it be and live with my Autometer stuff hanging under dash as its been for the past 15 years....
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Troy Rockaway NJ 67 GTO 400HO / TKX 3.27 1ST GEAR-.72OD / 3.36 POSI HOTCHKIS/UMI/BILSTEIN
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#19
12-04-2018, 12:44 AM
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FYI....
Dakota Digital has a new series coming out.... the RTX series. Already released for some models http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...d=706&mode=cat I called today.... expected release for GTO is late summer / fall 2019 I will wait for these....
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Troy Rockaway NJ 67 GTO 400HO / TKX 3.27 1ST GEAR-.72OD / 3.36 POSI HOTCHKIS/UMI/BILSTEIN
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#20
12-11-2018, 08:15 AM
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I guess the wide band gauge I just ordered should not go in the car, lol..
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