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_Ogre · 03-07-2012, 02:26 PM

bcubed, i converted my amp gauge to a volt meter and kept my stock look.
look in my build thread if interested.

hirmkim, i used a 2'' gauge in my amp-to-volt gauge swap.
the stock gauges use the 2'' gauge guts, the needle sweep will be the same.
you can mount the new style gauges in the factory bezel by stripping the
case and lens off the new gauge and mount it into the old back.
i choose to re-use the stock gauge face, but you could use the new face too.

made2drag · 12-04-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bcubed

There is definitely not anything wrong with the stock gauges .. but I've shaved my entire dash and just want something more to go with that look.

nice dash

SIVETTE · 05-30-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oldcouple

My bezel was in good shape, bought the gauges at a swap meet, used a damaged roadkill aluminum highway sign for the backing plate, some radio shack leds, and polish. Total cost was about 200 dollars which included the adjustable hole cutter from HD. The repop bezels can be found for 30 bucks. I have the pattern if anyone wants it.

I would like to get the pattern i like it a lot. thanks

oldcouple · 06-01-2014, 03:00 AM

I will try to remember to dig it out and scan it. I thought I had posted it before.

oldcouple · 06-01-2014, 03:09 AM

Here it is.

DransportGarage · 06-01-2014, 09:20 AM

I bought my billet panel from Boese Engineering. It was the best deal a couple of years ago for $99. Fits good, looks good:

http://www.boeseengineering.com

They also have the panel with gauges as shown on their site.

roger55 · 06-02-2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

I bought my billet panel from Boese Engineering. It was the best deal a couple of years ago for $99. Fits good, looks good:
http://www.boeseengineering.com
They also have the panel with gauges as shown on their site.

I did that too but bought and installed my own gauges.

DransportGarage · 06-02-2014, 11:14 AM

Great minds think alike...

My gauges came from Jeg's.

roger55 · 06-02-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Great minds think alike...
My gauges came from Jeg's.

Wow, what a nice polish job! I might put a matte finish on mine or polish it up better like you did. This truck is for my wife so I'll let her make that decision.

Where did you get the LED's for the signals and high-beam? Mine didn't come with any and I need to get some.

DransportGarage · 06-03-2014, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by roger55

Wow, what a nice polish job! I might put a matte finish on mine or polish it up better like you did. This truck is for my wife so I'll let her make that decision.

Where did you get the LED's for the signals and high-beam? Mine didn't come with any and I need to get some.

This gets more weird. I'm building the truck for my wife too.

I didn't polish the panel much, if at all. Just used Simichrome. The bezel is new, an Ebay buy.

The LEDs came from Boese. Go to boeseengineering.com, click on miscellaneous parts at the bottom of the home page, then page down to the LEDs.

roger55 · 06-03-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

This gets more weird. I'm building the truck for my wife too.
I didn't polish the panel much, if at all. Just used Simichrome. The bezel is new, an Ebay buy.
The LEDs came from Boese. Go to boeseengineering.com, click on miscellaneous parts at the bottom of the home page, then page down to the LEDs.

Thanks! They're on their way.

What's even more strange is that there a 2 others doing trucks for their wives over on trifive.com where I hang out. I hang out there because I did a restomod for me on a '55 Bel Air that I finished a couple of years ago. So, I chose to do my wife's pickup build thread over there in their truck section. It appears the women like the trucks! My wife has always liked them.

I'm going to check out your build thread later this evening.

DransportGarage · 06-03-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by roger55

Thanks! They're on their way.

What's even more strange is that there a 2 others doing trucks for their wives over on trifive.com where I hang out. I hang out there because I did a restomod for me on a '55 Bel Air that I finished a couple of years ago. So, I chose to do my wife's pickup build thread over there in their truck section. It appears the women like the trucks! My wife has always liked them.

I'm going to check out your build thread later this evening.

More weirdness: A restomod for "me" on a '55 Belair -- bought 1969, built 1981:

My wife was raised on various mini-farms in northern Kentucky, and even had a pet lamb, pet rooster, and a pig named "Runtzy". Trucks are in her blood, I suppose.

dansa2 · 06-04-2014, 10:36 AM

Looking for gauges 58' Chevy, bezel and panel in good shape. Classic Instruments web page displays complete unit and bezel w/RPM. Suggestions Please.

roger55 · 06-12-2014, 11:36 AM

Getting ready to install my gauge setup. I found out that the chrome bezel would not clear with the Stewart Warner gauges I had put in my Boese panel. So, I had to buy 4 Autometer gauges to match the speedometer that I already had.
Also, my wife and I decided to go with the brushed aluminum look on the panel as their is some other brushed aluminum on the dash that will make it tie-in better.

I guess I'll put those 4 Stewart Warner gauges for sale on ebay.

DransportGarage · 06-12-2014, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger55

Getting ready to install my gauge setup. I found out that the chrome bezel would not clear with the Stewart Warner gauges I had put in my Boese panel. So, I had to buy 4 Autometer gauges to match the speedometer that I already had.
Also, my wife and I decided to go with the brushed aluminum look on the panel as their is some other brushed aluminum on the dash that will make it tie-in better.

I guess I'll put those 4 Stewart Warner gauges for sale on ebay.

Way to go, Rog! It looks perfect!

zenchal26 · 06-01-2018, 01:16 AM

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zenchal26 · 06-01-2018, 01:19 AM

[QUOTE=_Ogre;5225645]i'm just a fan of the stock gauges, i guess

all the aftermarket gauges look aftermarket afterthought and a little pricey

i converted my amp gauge to a volt gage

lack of a tach bugs me a little, someone needs to come out with a stick on digit tach

[IMG]http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/_ogre/Power%20Tour%202011/IMG_0788.jpg

Google search tiny tach

mikebte · 06-01-2018, 10:47 AM

This little guy? You can pry off the face plate and incorporate it any place.

Bringing up this old thread has me all excited to build my gauges here soon.

_Ogre · 06-01-2018, 02:37 PM

i've seen the tiny tach
non-replaceable battery would mean replacing every couple years
anyone use one of these tiny tachs?

DransportGarage · 06-01-2018, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikebte

This little guy? You can pry off the face plate and incorporate it any place.

Bringing up this old thread has me all excited to build my gauges here soon.

I wonder how quick the update time is on the display?

If it's like the LCD speedo display on my bike, that thing's been working for over 10 years!

Black_Sheep · 06-01-2018, 08:55 PM

Made my own too, Speedhut GPS Speedo, Speedhut tach, everything else is SW "Greenline" gauges.

59chev · 06-02-2018, 02:05 PM

Here's mine. I gutted a 2" Volt meter and Oil pressure gauge and fitted it to the original cluster

DransportGarage · 06-02-2018, 04:45 PM

Very nice work, 59chev!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-02-2018, 05:35 PM

Ancient thread resurrected but ok, I'll play.

I went with the newer Dakota Digital setup. Pricey as hell but I wanted it so....(shrug)

**idbeast** · 06-03-2018, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Ancient thread resurrected but ok, I'll play.

I went with the newer Dakota Digital setup. Pricey as hell but I wanted it so....(shrug)

ROFLMAO, me too!

03-07-2012, 02:26 PM	#26
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,667	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges bcubed, i converted my amp gauge to a volt meter and kept my stock look. look in my build thread if interested. hirmkim, i used a 2'' gauge in my amp-to-volt gauge swap. the stock gauges use the 2'' gauge guts, the needle sweep will be the same. you can mount the new style gauges in the factory bezel by stripping the case and lens off the new gauge and mount it into the old back. i choose to re-use the stock gauge face, but you could use the new face too. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

06-01-2014, 03:00 AM	#29
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges I will try to remember to dig it out and scan it. I thought I had posted it before. __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

06-01-2014, 03:09 AM	#30
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges Here it is. Attached Images __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

06-01-2014, 09:20 AM	#31
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges I bought my billet panel from Boese Engineering. It was the best deal a couple of years ago for $99. Fits good, looks good: http://www.boeseengineering.com They also have the panel with gauges as shown on their site. __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

06-02-2014, 11:14 AM	#33
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges Great minds think alike... My gauges came from Jeg's. __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

06-04-2014, 10:36 AM	#38
dansa2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Weston FL Posts: 15	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges Looking for gauges 58' Chevy, bezel and panel in good shape. Classic Instruments web page displays complete unit and bezel w/RPM. Suggestions Please.

06-12-2014, 11:36 AM	#39
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges Getting ready to install my gauge setup. I found out that the chrome bezel would not clear with the Stewart Warner gauges I had put in my Boese panel. So, I had to buy 4 Autometer gauges to match the speedometer that I already had. Also, my wife and I decided to go with the brushed aluminum look on the panel as their is some other brushed aluminum on the dash that will make it tie-in better. I guess I'll put those 4 Stewart Warner gauges for sale on ebay. __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

06-01-2018, 01:16 AM	#41
zenchal26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: maine Posts: 152	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges 112 __________________ build thread zenchal26 project 57

06-01-2018, 01:19 AM	#42
zenchal26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: maine Posts: 152	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges [QUOTE=_Ogre;5225645]i'm just a fan of the stock gauges, i guess all the aftermarket gauges look aftermarket afterthought and a little pricey i converted my amp gauge to a volt gage lack of a tach bugs me a little, someone needs to come out with a stick on digit tach [IMG]http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/_ogre/Power%20Tour%202011/IMG_0788.jpg Google search tiny tach __________________ build thread zenchal26 project 57

06-01-2018, 10:47 AM	#43
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges This little guy? You can pry off the face plate and incorporate it any place. Bringing up this old thread has me all excited to build my gauges here soon. Attached Images

06-01-2018, 02:37 PM	#44
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,667	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges i've seen the tiny tach non-replaceable battery would mean replacing every couple years anyone use one of these tiny tachs? __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

06-01-2018, 08:55 PM	#46
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges Made my own too, Speedhut GPS Speedo, Speedhut tach, everything else is SW "Greenline" gauges. Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

06-02-2018, 02:05 PM	#47
59chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 441	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges Here's mine. I gutted a 2" Volt meter and Oil pressure gauge and fitted it to the original cluster Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread: 59 Apache - Lifelong obsession http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=622133"]59 Apache - Lifelong obsession

06-02-2018, 04:45 PM	#48
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges Very nice work, 59chev! __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

06-02-2018, 05:35 PM	#49
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: 55-59 Chevy Gauges Ancient thread resurrected but ok, I'll play. I went with the newer Dakota Digital setup. Pricey as hell but I wanted it so....(shrug) Attached Images __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!



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