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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 08:00 PM
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who wants a pain free autometer guage cluster swap?

i found this....this kicks ***





you can buys these as a direct plug in or just the template and do it yourself:lala:

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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 08:13 PM
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im buying it.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 08:14 PM
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me too!....as soon as i put on my vortec heads and fix my 2nd gear in my t56...i sorta broke it...ehhe
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 08:17 PM
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i dont like it .. i love the way my guage cluster looks....
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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I think it looks sweet, but i wish they had a cluster overlay in carbon fiber for 90-92s.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 09:44 PM
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700 bucks? No thankyou, that price is rediculous.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 09:55 AM
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Where? I see $109 for the panel without gauges.

Here'e the scrip:
All new injection molded ABS instrument panel with a carbon fiber finish will replace the original gauge housing. Available with Autometer Ultra Lite Electric gauges, these clusters are complete with wire harness, oil and temp sending units and turn signal and high beam indicators. Speedo sending unit must be purchased separately. Just plug into your stock loom and you’re done. Easy to follow instructions are included. Panels without gauges and panel blanks are also available for custom applications.
That's pretty sweet.. Hmm

<img src="http://www.covansclassic.com/images/9.jpg">

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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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hmmm just priced out the guages at summit, a guesstimate for the 6 ultralite guages included in the package comes to around 500 bucks or more, plus the 100+ dollars for the custom made panel. I dont think $699 for the package is a bad price if it installs as clean as it looks. They say it just plugs right into the stock wire looms. Install the new senders and you're set except the speedo, and the sender for the speedo is like 50 or 60 bucks. Or you could get the guage panel and put whatever you like in it great find!

P.S. I like my stock setup too, but if I was gonna go aftermarket, I'd go with this
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 03:19 PM
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I have been looking for something like this everywhere. black84-6spdz28 good find. I can't wait to get them I ordered them today.


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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 03:38 PM
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They need to make a panel for the 90-92, my flat panel sucks

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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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I just made my own. I found an old article in an older magazine, Camaro Performers, or something like that and followed their story. It came out really nice but it doesn't look like that guage cluster. That one is a "molded" one. I got a CF panel from Carbon Components out in California and cut my own holes using hole saw bits and a drill press. This way i was able to mount them wherever i wanted. I have yet to wire it in. I want to get it in there with my new motor so that atleast the mileage is accurate. Look to spend atleast $600 if you go CF and use the Ultra Light guages. Its not cheap! I looked on Ebay for months for the right guages but i was just better off buying them all new to aviod the hassal. You could use sheet metal but i think CF looks better IMO. Same thing with the guages, you could always use other guages but i think the Ultra Lights are better. I think it gives it a nice look.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 05:28 PM
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cool stuff
I wish I had the money for something like that......
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 05:50 PM
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I spent almost $700 just on gauges. I am trying my hand at carbon fiber though. I want to make another panel, but not a molded, contoured one like they had.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 06:53 PM
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johnsjj2, if you want i could give you the number to Carbon Components. The quality is great! It was about $150 for the finished panel. All you would need to do is drill the holes like i said above. Its really easy to work with. It looks good, let me know-Bryan
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by 86IROCNJ
johnsjj2, if you want i could give you the number to Carbon Components. The quality is great! It was about $150 for the finished panel. All you would need to do is drill the holes like i said above. Its really easy to work with. It looks good, let me know-Bryan
any pics of this panel ? they have one for the 90-92 ??
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 07:21 PM
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Sorry, no pictures. I have none of my car on the computer, at all! Yet anyway, maybe that will change after x-mas. They might have one b/c the guy i have been speaking to over at CC has told me that he has sold a decent amount of these panels. You want his name and number, he's a cool guy and isn't after your money! He helped me out a lot.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 08:27 PM
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I thought about doing that Bryan, but I spent $110 on all my material for carbon fiber stuff. I am still trying to get everything right. if patience runs out, I will be asking!!
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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dakota digital makes em to, but i think theres only work up to the
89's it looks pretty cool ive seen it in a few camaros... has anyone put the digital cluter from a firebird in? i think that would look mad crazy...
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 02:11 AM
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Originally posted by kdclaw3
dakota digital makes em to, but i think theres only work up to the
89's it looks pretty cool ive seen it in a few camaros... has anyone put the digital cluter from a firebird in? i think that would look mad crazy...
I'd get this setup, but it's $1500. It's a direct drop in.


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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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um... wow?? thats very nice.. would look cool if you could make it change color or something.. for 1500 bucks you think they would make it do that.
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 07:33 PM
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nice....

if i didn't love my stock setup with my overlays so much or i was redoing an older 3rdgen i'd definately do it!

not to badly priced either when you consider what the guages cost and the time to properly fit and make everything...nice!

good find!!
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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its all about brushed aluminum ones dont have one but i wouldnt mind one
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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Has anyone else installed the carbon fiber finish instrument panel with the six Autometer Ultra Lite gauges for the Third Gen Camaro?

http://lt4blue.tripod.com
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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I just ordered the 6 gauge panel in the black finish so it would
match the stock dash. I bought the panel without gauges so I can
use Sport-Comp gauges instead of the ultra-lites. I also ordered
the wiring harness and instructions. I will post some pics when
I receive them. However, they will not be installed untill next
winter when I do the body work, paint, and replace some interior
pieces (carpet).
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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Those digital drop in dashes for thirdgens from Summit are a little cheaper, like $400 if I recall correctly.
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Old Mar 27, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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Classic Industries now carries these panels, full with guages, empty, and in stock form, not as pictured but like the one you have in your car now. I just got the 03 book today.
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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 10:43 AM
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Whats the link to Classic Industries???

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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 01:17 PM
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have you tried the obvious? (www.classicindustries.com)
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Old Apr 2, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Damn! lol Don't know if it is on their web site yet but it is in the book. good luck
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 01:57 AM
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how are the prices in the book?
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by black84-6spdz28
how are the prices in the book?
Prices are kinda high but there are a lot of parts that aren't available from anywhere else anymore.
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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$699 for the cluster above w/the guages in it and $110 for just the blank panel, both styles, one above and a stock version for stock guages. Just the overlay, so if you have white face guages this would just go over it.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 10:24 AM
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I still think mine looks better than all the rest, looks more custom, and just more shiny too... but i could be full of myself. a little time with a jigsaw and a wire brush.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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It would look much better with the same guages IMO. Could be wrong though!
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 12:55 AM
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Originally posted by Sonar_un
700 bucks? No thankyou, that price is rediculous.
Quite nice, too bad it's SEVEN-HUNDRED-DOLLARS...
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by tpiroc
Quite nice, too bad it's SEVEN-HUNDRED-DOLLARS...
Its well worth that for a plug in setup, i've got those gauges and paid around 6 or so, sweet stuff, stock gauges are inaccurate and not very helping on a perf car.
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by Z28*****
Its well worth that for a plug in setup, i've got those gauges and paid around 6 or so, sweet stuff, stock gauges are inaccurate and not very helping on a perf car.
I understand that the gauges alone are $550 or so, and recognize that AutoMeter gauges are high-quality precision instruments. I never stated it wasn't worth $700, it's just quite an investment, that's all.
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