ATTN Karps TA: How did you do your gauge cluster??
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From: Rowlett, TX
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45
ATTN Karps TA: How did you do your gauge cluster??
I really like the way you did your gauge cluster. I assume since its an 85 that its a cable driven speedo. How did you make the piece for the gauges? Was it hard to get them to fit?
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1983 Firebird
TH700R4 Auto
Small Block 400
LG4 ECM, Intake, Carb, Distributor, etc.
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1983 Firebird
TH700R4 Auto
Small Block 400
LG4 ECM, Intake, Carb, Distributor, etc.
Soon to be non-computer.
Clarion Head Unit 45X4
2 Pioneer 400W 12" Subs
Third Gen Performance
"A four cylinder is half an engine."
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From: Muskego, WI
Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70
Thanks,
All the gauges are mounted to the outside trim piece.
For the 2 large gauges I had to remove the bevel and widen them slightly. The smaller gauges are mounted on a piece of plexglass that was back painted black. Wiring them was a PITA. I also needed a new speedo cable made with the proper end for the Autometer gauges and it needed to be about 3" longer.
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[This message has been edited by Karps TA (edited April 22, 2001).]
All the gauges are mounted to the outside trim piece.
For the 2 large gauges I had to remove the bevel and widen them slightly. The smaller gauges are mounted on a piece of plexglass that was back painted black. Wiring them was a PITA. I also needed a new speedo cable made with the proper end for the Autometer gauges and it needed to be about 3" longer.
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1985 ASCD Ram Air Trans Am
Readers Ride at https://www.thirdgen.org/rides/index...ew&rideid=1067
-=ICON Motorsports=-
" I get drunk, I race cars and I fondle women. But... I have weekends off and I am my own boss"
[This message has been edited by Karps TA (edited April 22, 2001).]
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OMG, that is one hell of an awesome panel! Great work! Consider me very jealous! If only I didn't have an ECM...
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