Need help with guage layout

frdnut · Post by **frdnut** » September 21, 2010, 12:54 pm

I don't like the way the previous owner installed the gauges in the wifes new 65 pickup...The gauges are installed nicely but they just don't go together very well as they are different sizes and colours...I personally would like to have aftermarket oil and temp gauges and relocated the tach to the steering column..The problem is now that the tach is installed in the dash it leaves too big of a hole to be replaced by a normal sized temp gauge.....So is there a gauge that could replace the oil pressure gauge with a dual oil/temp or maybe even a triple oil/temp/volts?...The only multi type gauges I have seen are a quad type gauge that also includes a fuel level gauge which I do not need..

Or any other options I have not thought of?

rwhistles · Post by **rwhistles** » September 21, 2010, 1:03 pm

Have you thought about getting an uncut dash panel painting it and putting the gauges where you want them?Im sure someone here has one laying around they would part with. Thats what I would do.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » September 21, 2010, 3:40 pm

I kinda like it, but if it's not broke, i wouldn't fix it

my66longbed · Post by **my66longbed** » September 21, 2010, 3:44 pm

Here is what I did:

http://van-houten.org/josh_projects/1966/target5.html

http://van-houten.org/josh_projects/1966/target8.html

This worked well for me. I just made a center plate and cut my holes for the smaller gauges.

--Josh

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » September 21, 2010, 4:34 pm

Josh, I like that.
I did something similar.
You can't see the LED's for the turn signals and high beam, but they're in the stock location.
The tach goes on the steering column because I'm doing an "old school" theme on my truck.
[albumimg]4616[/albumimg]
U@ss

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » September 21, 2010, 4:38 pm

i have a bunch of metal panels with and without holes.cheap.
if you are interested send me a pm.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » September 21, 2010, 4:56 pm

I agree with finding an old dash and painting it and installing the gauges where you want them and the size you want....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ford-f10 ... 500wt_1182
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-For ... _500wt_956

big difference in price but I would think one of our members here can help you out...

frdnut · Post by **frdnut** » September 21, 2010, 9:58 pm

my66longbed wrote:Here is what I did:

http://van-houten.org/josh_projects/1966/target5.html

http://van-houten.org/josh_projects/1966/target8.html

This worked well for me. I just made a center plate and cut my holes for the smaller gauges.

--Josh

It appears you have the exact same tach..Can you tell me what series those gauges are? I know it's an autometer but couldn't find the exact model..

charliemccraney · Post by **charliemccraney** » September 21, 2010, 10:45 pm

My current project:

I know I've seen dual gauges.
I'm with the others. Get an unmodified panel and make it the way you want.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » September 22, 2010, 2:24 am

frnut, your wife has one fine looking truck there!, well except the dash maybe!, I think I`d go with finding a matching temp gauge( if thats what it is) and just balancing the dash out that way!.

olliesshop · Post by **olliesshop** » September 22, 2010, 4:28 am

Alan Mclennan wrote:frnut, your wife has one fine looking truck there!, well except the dash maybe!, I think I`d go with finding a matching temp gauge( if thats what it is) and just balancing the dash out that way!.

That would be my vote or start over with a panel from Ice.

frdnut · Post by **frdnut** » September 22, 2010, 10:53 am

Alan Mclennan wrote:frnut, your wife has one fine looking truck there!, well except the dash maybe!, I think I`d go with finding a matching temp gauge( if thats what it is) and just balancing the dash out that way!.

Thanks for the compliment...I agree that would be the easiest fix..The problem is nobody seems to make a temp guage that big(3 1/8th)..The only gauges I can find that are as big as my tach are other tachs and speedometers.

my66longbed · Post by **my66longbed** » September 22, 2010, 11:45 am

The gauges are the Autometer Streetrod American classic:

http://autometer.com/cat_gaugelist.aspx ... d=5&szid=9

Hope the above link helps, the autometer site isn't the best to nav through.

--Josh

--Josh[/quote]
It appears you have the exact same tach..Can you tell me what series those gauges are? I know it's an autometer but couldn't find the exact model..[/quote]

64trucker · Post by **64trucker** » September 22, 2010, 5:28 pm

Fine Looking truck you got there!!!!

Tech · Post by **Tech** » September 22, 2010, 11:02 pm

I found this companies stuff They have other styles as well.

http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult3.asp?Ty ... _White_SLF

BlueGhost · Post by **BlueGhost** » September 23, 2010, 4:45 pm

How about something like this

These are the 1935 series from new vintage. They only show the kits, so you would have to contact them to see if you could by the dual gauges separately.

http://newvintageusa.com/woodward.html

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » September 23, 2010, 5:47 pm

Here is what I am doing.

Going to use the autometer Phantom Gages.

Going to paint it white to match the grille.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » September 23, 2010, 7:25 pm

I went simple and installed a early bronco cluster with the factory gauges then stripped the surround to polished aluminum and finally added a white face overlay kit from
http://whitegauges.net/products/1966%25 ... auges.html

like I said........Simple... it's just the way I think...