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special70gmc · 07-29-2003, 07:48 PM

i know its been asked but i need to see autometers in our trucks. is there any problems that come up in the convertion? im just not happy with my cluster anymore. one more thing what sizes do i need to get them to fit up? thanks - kyle

lukecp · 07-29-2003, 08:58 PM

Mudder67 has a full sweep of autometers in his dash....he posted the pic the other day i believe. For the bottom row of guages, i have found that bouth 2" and 2-1/16" guages fit fine, and i have a 3-3/8" tach in my center tach hole, and it fits great. If you want to replace the speedometer and fuel guage, i beilieve they are both 5" holes...beter check with a ruler though. I couldn't afford Autometers, so i used cheaper Sunpros and i am quite happy with them for how inexpensive they were

BTW, nice shifter. Is that a B&M light truck megashifter?

Mountain Man · 07-29-2003, 09:03 PM

This is the only pic I have on file (travelling right now). The bottom row are filled with Autometer Silver Comps ( the best in my opinion). They are 2 1/8" gauges. I also have the tach as you can see. I still need to mount it inside the bezel, but have not got around to it yet. I painted the stock speedo, fuel to match.

c10crazy · 07-29-2003, 10:05 PM

Silver looks sweet

tyger25 · 07-29-2003, 11:36 PM

I'm gonna order one of those crome cluster plates that Stacey David used on Copperhead, but til then....

Ackattack · 07-30-2003, 12:34 AM

here are mine: Autometer ultra lites 2 1/16" on the bottom and 5" tach. I'm going to be getting the speedo soon (I didn't get it at the time I did the rest cause I thought I was going to go electric speedo for a future LT1 conversion, but have decided not to do it, so I'll be getting a mechanical speed soon)

I'm using an electic oil pressure guage. Really didn't run into problems doing it, though it did take awhile to get all of the wiring up to my standards.

I'm planning on repainting the guage bezel when I get the speedo....I think it's too much silver, so I'll be painting it black again.

Mudder · 07-30-2003, 02:51 AM

Pro Comps......... 5" 3 3/8" and 2 5/8. You will need to d a small amount of trimming in the bottom holes for the 2 5/8 guages. Dremel works great.

special70gmc · 07-30-2003, 07:35 AM

yeah it is a megashifter it looks 10x better in person and is a good fit withe the seat in. ill se if this is a better pic, anyway you guys covinced me thats what im gonna do. whats the total cost for the whole setup and where did you buy them from thanks -kyle

Blue Beard · 07-30-2003, 08:44 AM

Someone please post a color coded wiring hookup for these setups.

I've been trying to hook these up, rather confusing.

Thanks in advance.

Mudder · 07-30-2003, 11:16 AM

Blue Beard this will take you to all the wiring diagrams and tells you the color of wires.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=30173

07-29-2003, 07:48 PM	#1
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	auto meter in out trucks? i know its been asked but i need to see autometers in our trucks. is there any problems that come up in the convertion? im just not happy with my cluster anymore. one more thing what sizes do i need to get them to fit up? thanks - kyle Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

07-29-2003, 08:58 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Mudder67 has a full sweep of autometers in his dash....he posted the pic the other day i believe. For the bottom row of guages, i have found that bouth 2" and 2-1/16" guages fit fine, and i have a 3-3/8" tach in my center tach hole, and it fits great. If you want to replace the speedometer and fuel guage, i beilieve they are both 5" holes...beter check with a ruler though. I couldn't afford Autometers, so i used cheaper Sunpros and i am quite happy with them for how inexpensive they were BTW, nice shifter. Is that a B&M light truck megashifter? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-29-2003, 09:03 PM	#3
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	This is the only pic I have on file (travelling right now). The bottom row are filled with Autometer Silver Comps ( the best in my opinion). They are 2 1/8" gauges. I also have the tach as you can see. I still need to mount it inside the bezel, but have not got around to it yet. I painted the stock speedo, fuel to match. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

07-29-2003, 10:05 PM	#4
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Silver looks sweet __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

07-29-2003, 11:36 PM	#5
tyger25 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Little Rock, Ar Posts: 124	I'm gonna order one of those crome cluster plates that Stacey David used on Copperhead, but til then.... __________________ U.S.A.F. 68' C-10 Stepside 305 w/ 4 speed

07-30-2003, 12:34 AM	#6
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	here are mine: Autometer ultra lites 2 1/16" on the bottom and 5" tach. I'm going to be getting the speedo soon (I didn't get it at the time I did the rest cause I thought I was going to go electric speedo for a future LT1 conversion, but have decided not to do it, so I'll be getting a mechanical speed soon) I'm using an electic oil pressure guage. Really didn't run into problems doing it, though it did take awhile to get all of the wiring up to my standards. I'm planning on repainting the guage bezel when I get the speedo....I think it's too much silver, so I'll be painting it black again. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-30-2003, 02:51 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Autometer Pro Comps......... 5" 3 3/8" and 2 5/8. You will need to d a small amount of trimming in the bottom holes for the 2 5/8 guages. Dremel works great.

07-30-2003, 07:35 AM	#8
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	yeah it is a megashifter it looks 10x better in person and is a good fit withe the seat in. ill se if this is a better pic, anyway you guys covinced me thats what im gonna do. whats the total cost for the whole setup and where did you buy them from thanks -kyle Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

07-30-2003, 08:44 AM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Someone please post a color coded wiring hookup for these setups. I've been trying to hook these up, rather confusing. Thanks in advance. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

07-30-2003, 11:16 AM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,339	Blue Beard this will take you to all the wiring diagrams and tells you the color of wires. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=30173



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