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Old May 2, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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GAUGES---SWEET

Well i went out and bought a set of Sunpro tri-pod gauges. Well i was messing around and turns out they fit in the factory gauge cluster.
I knocked out the back of the cluster to fit cables and hose through. So its not on car yet, but any one done this before or any suggestions.
Oh and i have to buy a new fuel gauge, tach and matching speedometer.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Re: GAUGES---SWEET

where did you get those from they look nice
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Old May 8, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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I too like the looks of the set-up. Keep us posted.

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Old May 8, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Re: GAUGES---SWEET

My bro was thinking of doing the same. The only factory gauge he uses is the speedo. However large speedos and tach's are $$$. Let us know if u find a matching set.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Re: GAUGES---SWEET

I did find matcing set, they run 100 each with my friends discount. I have to remount the Gas gauge. But they are sun-pro, the cheap gauges from autozone. They will be intstalled tommorow.
Also got a pice of plexi-glass to redisign the cluster to install 4 small gauges and 2 big ones. but will have to move signals around and a few things but its a project. Check back tommorow for pics.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Got them installed and a few pics. All work exept the fuel gaugei had to move to the center console under the window and hatch switch. let me know what you guys think.

1st i cut the 3 holes from the metal frame. Then cut the holes for the plexi glass cover.

and the matching Tch and Speedo will be next month they run 105 each.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Re: GAUGES---SWEET

They're crooked, but otherwise i really like them!


They look just like factory.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Re: GAUGES---SWEET

sure beats trying to find some oem gauges that arent faded
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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well thatnks and i know there crooked. I haven't completed all yet, its just haging in there cause have to solder my blue bulbs in to wiring. I hate that there yellow colored now. But procedure is very easy. I guess check back soon maybe in the next month to see the tach and speedo, they are 5" and fit right in there to
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