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Perpendicular · 02-20-2018, 03:22 PM

I am looking for who produces the best gauge cluster panel that I can get. I have the aftermarket ones in various trucks but none I have seen are really that great. They are good, just seem cheesy writing, or chrome around the letters, etc.

Anyone have a line on where to get one that really looks good? After spending as much as i did for gauges, I don't want to deter from that.

Anyone?

harpo231 · 02-20-2018, 03:28 PM

Only $120.00 SKU: CALD-67C-PU
Description:
1967- 72 Chevy Pickup Aluminum Trim Plate
Dakota digital

Perpendicular · 02-20-2018, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harpo231

Only $120.00 SKU: CALD-67C-PU
Description:
1967- 72 Chevy Pickup Aluminum Trim Plate
Dakota digital

Good look, but not really stock looking which is what I am after on this truck.

**69Tom** · 02-20-2018, 03:41 PM

Is this what you want? I think they're all made by the same company. I've seen the Classic Industries model below. It looks nice.

Perpendicular · 02-20-2018, 03:43 PM

Right, I want a panel that is like the original and higher quality than the ones I have seen in my experience. I am thinking you are right in the fact they are all the same

I am hoping there is more than one manufacture of them...

harpo231 · 02-20-2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Perpendicular

Good look, but not really stock looking which is what I am after on this truck.

They have a stock looking one ,,,plastic Its pricier than others ...don't make it better, you'd have to check it out......

**69Tom** · 02-20-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Perpendicular

Right, I want a panel that is like the original and higher quality than the ones I have seen in my experience. I am thinking you are right in the fact they are all the same

I am hoping there is more than one manufacture of them...

You could always find an original one and have it restored, although I'm guessing it wouldn't be cheap. I've always thought these panels are fairly crappy. The plastic chrome on every original one I've ever seen is pretty much worn off in most spots.

Perpendicular · 02-20-2018, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 69Tom

You could always find an original one and have it restored, although I'm guessing it wouldn't be cheap. I've always thought these panels are fairly crappy. The plastic chrome on every original one I've ever seen is pretty much worn off in most spots.

I have a couple of original ones on the shelf. That's an idea...

I wonder who would restore plastic?

Thanks for the thought!

**69Tom** · 02-20-2018, 03:52 PM

You'd have to do the research if going that route. There's a couple places that I remember reading about in the past that don't do a very good job prepping things, leaving scratch marks, etc. But there's also some good places too.

**Elliot949** · 02-20-2018, 04:22 PM

TBone here on the BS&T board does the best at setting up Gauge set... Here is one of his threads...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=757401

35boulder · 02-20-2018, 04:34 PM

I agree with Elliot. TBone work looks great.

**TBONE1964** · 02-20-2018, 10:36 PM

Thanks guy's, I appreciate it.

Always willing to help out with cluster needs when I can

Tom

Last_Paladin · 03-26-2018, 09:11 AM

I am looking for a billte aluminum one, for the new Dakota Digital gauges.

02-20-2018, 03:22 PM	#1
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 310	Best gauge Panel - stock looking I am looking for who produces the best gauge cluster panel that I can get. I have the aftermarket ones in various trucks but none I have seen are really that great. They are good, just seem cheesy writing, or chrome around the letters, etc. Anyone have a line on where to get one that really looks good? After spending as much as i did for gauges, I don't want to deter from that. Anyone?

02-20-2018, 03:28 PM	#2
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Best gauge Panel - stock looking Only $120.00 SKU: CALD-67C-PU Description: 1967- 72 Chevy Pickup Aluminum Trim Plate Dakota digital __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

02-20-2018, 03:41 PM	#4
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: Best gauge Panel - stock looking Is this what you want? I think they're all made by the same company. I've seen the Classic Industries model below. It looks nice. Attached Images

02-20-2018, 03:43 PM	#5
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 310	Re: Best gauge Panel - stock looking Right, I want a panel that is like the original and higher quality than the ones I have seen in my experience. I am thinking you are right in the fact they are all the same I am hoping there is more than one manufacture of them...

02-20-2018, 03:52 PM	#9
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,333	Re: Best gauge Panel - stock looking You'd have to do the research if going that route. There's a couple places that I remember reading about in the past that don't do a very good job prepping things, leaving scratch marks, etc. But there's also some good places too.

02-20-2018, 04:22 PM	#10
Elliot949 Dan Johnston Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Best gauge Panel - stock looking TBone here on the BS&T board does the best at setting up Gauge set... Here is one of his threads... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=757401 __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

02-20-2018, 04:34 PM	#11
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Re: Best gauge Panel - stock looking I agree with Elliot. TBone work looks great.

02-20-2018, 10:36 PM	#12
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Best gauge Panel - stock looking Thanks guy's, I appreciate it. Always willing to help out with cluster needs when I can Tom __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

03-26-2018, 09:11 AM	#13
Last_Paladin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beverly, MA Posts: 472	Re: Best gauge Panel - stock looking I am looking for a billte aluminum one, for the new Dakota Digital gauges.



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