Instrument Cluster Replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wxman1 · 12-10-2002, 01:01 AM

I've decided to replace my instrument cluster with
a custom setup. The tach,oil,temp and ammeter guages
are available at a number of parts houses. I'm fabricating
my own instrument panel.

My problem is the speedo and the fuel guage. I'm told
that Autometer makes a speedo but I've never seen it
in any of the local parts houses. I also don't know if its
electrical or mechanical. I'd like to stick with a mechanical
speedo since the cable is already there. I'm stumped on the
fuel guage. Is that impossible to do...or is there an aftermarket
fuel guage available? And would that require changing the
fuel sending unit?

Anybody with any experience doing this?

Jim M.
Mt Juliet, TN

chevy2racr · 12-10-2002, 01:15 AM

goto Jeg's website

cableguy0 · 12-10-2002, 01:19 AM

autometer does make speedos in either electric or mechanical. summit and jegs both have quite a few in their catalogs. as for the fuel guage autometer has quite a few choices and im pretty sure most aftermarket guages are setup to work with the chevy style sending unit but im not totally positive on that. also a few people on here have done what u are doing maybe on of them will respond and be able to help you out a little better.

fatfords · 12-10-2002, 10:49 AM

I used the Autometer #2514, 2 1/16" diameter, electrical fuel gauge, 0 ohm empty, 90 ohms full. It works with the original GM sending unit.

They have several styles to choose from, all of which have a part number to work with a GM sender. Take a look at www.autometer.com.

Good Luck,
Kent

12-10-2002, 01:01 AM	#1
wxman1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: mt juliet, tennessee, usa Posts: 237	Instrument Cluster Replacement I've decided to replace my instrument cluster with a custom setup. The tach,oil,temp and ammeter guages are available at a number of parts houses. I'm fabricating my own instrument panel. My problem is the speedo and the fuel guage. I'm told that Autometer makes a speedo but I've never seen it in any of the local parts houses. I also don't know if its electrical or mechanical. I'd like to stick with a mechanical speedo since the cable is already there. I'm stumped on the fuel guage. Is that impossible to do...or is there an aftermarket fuel guage available? And would that require changing the fuel sending unit? Anybody with any experience doing this? Jim M. Mt Juliet, TN

12-10-2002, 01:19 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	autometer does make speedos in either electric or mechanical. summit and jegs both have quite a few in their catalogs. as for the fuel guage autometer has quite a few choices and im pretty sure most aftermarket guages are setup to work with the chevy style sending unit but im not totally positive on that. also a few people on here have done what u are doing maybe on of them will respond and be able to help you out a little better. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-10-2002, 10:49 AM	#4
fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	I used the Autometer #2514, 2 1/16" diameter, electrical fuel gauge, 0 ohm empty, 90 ohms full. It works with the original GM sending unit. They have several styles to choose from, all of which have a part number to work with a GM sender. Take a look at www.autometer.com. Good Luck, Kent __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

12-10-2002, 01:15 AM	#2
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	goto Jeg's website __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa



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