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| Installing Gauges [message #88544] |
Mon, 14 June 2010 13:28  |
Oldngray
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Have four gauges that I would like to install.
Looking for suggestions on hookup, bypass or keep originals operating and best locations to mount.
1. Full sweep Mechanical Water Temp.
2. Vacuum
3. Full Sweep Oil Pressure
4. Voltmeter
Richard MacDonald
Punta Gorda, Florida
Sold our TZE April 2015
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| Re: Installing Gauges [message #88561 is a reply to message #88544] |
Mon, 14 June 2010 15:13  |
Don A
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And check bdub's site for links to several vendors that offer under dash, under the steering column gauge mounts.
Or mount them to the left of your dash with a universal mount.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
[IMG]http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6109/G2.jpg[/IMG]
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Gauges [message #88572 is a reply to message #88564] |
Mon, 14 June 2010 16:17 |
Mr ERFisher
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this is what I did,and liked it so well, I did it again on the 23 (pix some
day)
http://gmcmotorhome.info/gauge.html
click on pictures for larger view
gene
On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 1:21 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
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> You know, I've been thinking about this, and how I would love to have a Mac
> dash, and so on, but the multi-gauge cluster from GM is a terrifically
> efficient use of space. I like having all three gauges in one place, but I
> have not seen a nice substitute for this.
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> Has anyone seen a good layout like the multi-gauge?
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| Re: Installing Gauges [message #88584 is a reply to message #88564] |
Mon, 14 June 2010 18:33 |
Craig Lechowicz
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| ljdavick wrote on Mon, 14 June 2010 16:21 |
You know, I've been thinking about this, and how I would love to have a Mac dash, and so on, but the multi-gauge cluster from GM is a terrifically efficient use of space. I like having all three gauges in one place, but I have not seen a nice substitute for this.
Has anyone seen a good layout like the multi-gauge?
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Larry,
This is a little pricey, but it's a combination of a 4 in 1 gauge (fuel, water temp, oil pressure, volts) and a 2nd unit with speedo/tach combined. You can also get the 4-1 separate, and use a different (and cheaper) speedo only. The speedo/tach combo is a little pricey, but I the 4-1 gauges are $150 - $180. They have a lot of different versions of these available. The link is for Autometer's at Summit, they also have a house brand one, and different colors/finishes for the Autometer one's.
<http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-1409/?rtype=10>
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Gauges [message #88594 is a reply to message #88584] |
Mon, 14 June 2010 20:16 |
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ljdavick
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Craig,
That's nice, but it seems to me that having the needle swing on the radius of the dial rather than pointing inward is more legible. I think GM nailed it with the gauges - although I would like to have an ammeter and a proper temperature gauge with numbers.
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
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From: "Craig Lechowicz" <craig.lechowicz@sbcglobal.net>
Larry,
This is a little pricey, but it's a combination of a 4 in 1 gauge (fuel, water temp, oil pressure, volts) and a 2nd unit with speedo/tach combined. You can also get the 4-1 separate, and use a different (and cheaper) speedo only. The speedo/tach combo is a little pricey, but I the 4-1 gauges are $150 - $180. They have a lot of different versions of these available. The link is for Autometer's at Summit, they also have a house brand one, and different colors/finishes for the Autometer one's.
<http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-1409/?rtype=10>
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Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: Installing Gauges [message #88603 is a reply to message #88544] |
Mon, 14 June 2010 21:29 |
Dave Wilson
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| Oldngray wrote on Mon, 14 June 2010 13:28 |
Have four gauges that I would like to install.
Looking for suggestions on hookup, bypass or keep originals operating and best locations to mount.
1. Full sweep Mechanical Water Temp.
2. Vacuum
3. Full Sweep Oil Pressure
4. Voltmeter
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Hi Richard,
Although I would LOVE to get the Mac Dash, we settled on adding some gauges for now (please see the link).
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showfull.php?photo=29800
I also bought an underdash panel for my Dad's GMC to re-install his gauges a bit more neatly, but he won't let me put it in!
Dave Wilson
'77 Eleganza II
Photos @ http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member.php?uid=2183&protype=1
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| Re: Installing Gauges [message #88608 is a reply to message #88544] |
Mon, 14 June 2010 21:55 |
GeorgeRud
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I purchased an underdash panel from the Curtis's for my lowered steering wheel, and the space allows for quite a few guages. I mounted an ammeter, voltmeter, temperature guage, vacuum guage, and an air pressure guage along mine, but you could mount whatever guages you would like. I also used the SunPro guages, and they seem to work fine (J.C. Whitney carries them as well).
Though they are not directly in your line of sight, they are all visable and can be checked when needed. My coach is a '75, so it's the early style dash. I know the later coaches have a different underdash panel, and the one I used may not fit the later coaches.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Gauges [message #88632 is a reply to message #88572] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 07:12 |
Oldngray
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Gene, once again, the Lone Ranger to the rescue. Had not seen that dash Panel before and did not know they were available. I really liked the Dash in Jim Garmins Coach but my pocket book is too thin.
Will try to contact Mr Jenkins.
Richard MacDonald
Punta Gorda, Florida
Sold our TZE April 2015
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| Re: Installing Gauges [message #88633 is a reply to message #88603] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 07:17 |
Oldngray
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| Dave Wilson wrote on Mon, 14 June 2010 22:29 |
I also bought an underdash panel for my Dad's GMC to re-install his gauges a bit more neatly, but he won't let me put it in!
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What kind of underdash panel, what are you going to do with it now, is it for sale?
Richard MacDonald
Punta Gorda, Florida
Sold our TZE April 2015
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| Re: Installing Gauges [message #88645 is a reply to message #88544] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 08:43 |
Jim Galbavy
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I bought AutoMeter Gauges and installed a vacuum gauge to the top center between the big OEM speedo and other large tri gauge.
Then installed a trans temp gauge below it. To the right of the dash gauges I installed a three guage set up with engine temp, oil pressure and voltage gauge. All straight forward and working will for the past four years. Oh, and a small Sunpro II tach on the column. Wish I could think of something to to do with the now wasted space where the useless OEM gauges now sit disconnected.
JWID
jim galbavy
'73 X-CL (ANNIE)
Chesterfield,Va
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| Re: Installing Gauges [message #88669 is a reply to message #88544] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 12:07 |
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Oldngray wrote on Mon, 14 June 2010 11:28]Have four gauges that I would like to install. Looking for suggestions on hookup, bypass or keep originals operating and best locations to mount.
I'm tall and can't afford some of the newer options. I also disliked the gauges down low where I had a hard time seeing them. I took a nice piece of wood, about 18"x 3" and bored 2 1/'8" holes for six gauges in it. Painted to match and installed the gauges. Put Velcro on bottom of wood and top of dash and mounted there. I made a hole in the sloped part of the floor and brought the necessary lines up through there, with a grommet to protect them.
I can now see all the gauges just by glancing down without taking my eyes off the road. Works for me.
geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
Carson City Nevada 89703
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| Re: Installing Gauges [message #88683 is a reply to message #88544] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 14:50 |
peter lyons
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Since I'm on a pretty tight budget, i purchased pods from www.glowshift.com,
bought color changing gauges from www.harborfreight.com, and mounted to the top of the dash.
Works great, less than $100 for everything. I can upload some pics if you would like to see the finished project.
Pete Lyons
76 Eleganza II
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| Re: Installing Gauges [message #88714 is a reply to message #88683] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 16:51 |
Oldngray
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I would love to see pictures of the different Dash addons. Pictures are much better than words, although I do appreciate you guys talking to me and others. <vbg>
Richard MacDonald
Punta Gorda, Florida
Sold our TZE April 2015
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