aftermarket gauges in stock dash?!?!?

[lukedukem]

the speedo you used, were you able to keep the factory speedo cable. did it match up in back?

Luke

[mopar0166]

what I did based on another member suggestion was to get a new cable for a 67 charger,  they had a screw on cable verus in 69 which had a clip  easy fix and something no one will ever notice

[TexasStroker]

Nice progress!  Looking forward to the completed cluster!  I'm getting tired of waiting for a dash pad...might just get back to work on my cluster and start making it modular despite wanting to have the dashpad and top end in place.

[mopar0166]

Thanks, I would think by the end of the holiday I should get this done

[Mefirst]

Here is my version of this project...

/Tom

[Dino]

Holy cow Tom where have you been!   

I shouldn't say much, I disappeared as Doc74 for several years until returning.  How have you been?

[TexasStroker]

Very nice Mefirst!

[Nacho-RT74]

TOM WELCOME BACK.

Love those gauges! I like that font

[jaak]

JAAKS was a lot of help and his method of installing the small 2" gauges worked wonderful.  im glad I didn't try to reinvent the wheel with the small gaagues, ill be working on the mounts for the big gauges then making everything look pretty 

Good job!

Jason

[mopar0166]

ok another step closer,  I got everything fitting good, now on to wiring and moving a couple switched to the dash panel for easier access

[frank1966]

great post, cant decide what to do? It looks like the kit from classic dash is work to install? They list a lot of tools! What needs to be shaved?

[TexasStroker]

great post, cant decide what to do? It looks like the kit from classic dash is work to install? They list a lot of tools! What needs to be shaved?

Using the smaller gauges several have recently posted, you can make quick work of this upgrade with the factory panel...

I've not rushed to install mine sent classic dash backed out on their promise to send me the black panel for an install since I pitched them the idea and found a guy willing to send in all the pieces...I actually would have it in, but I'm still waiting for a dashpad to then progress to the cluster (long story).

Since the classic dash panel utilizes the factory switches you will want to keep the housing for mounting and attaching points, BUT you will basically want to cut off the backside housing where gauges would hit etc...I can't remember if I have a picture up of that or not...Once you have a set of gauges and play around with the factory piece, or some MDF etc you will see what I'm talking about better than I can describe at 5 AM, lol.  It isn't too bad really...if you've got something as simple as a dremel tool you can just breeze through it...a hacksaw would also get the job done.

A lot of members have been going with Dakota Digital here as of late and the easier to retrofit 2" gauges for the 4 holes.  I still like the idea of using the cd panel since it gives me the look I am after and offers the modern gauges while retaining the factory rocker switches etc.

If I were you, I would scroll back thru the thread, decide what pictures you like the best, and then go with that setup.  The factory instrument cluster remain the best looking dash I've seen, I just like the idea of having a good set of gauges.  If you toy around with the ideas for awhile just pull your panel, trace it to MDF, and then you can play around with gauge layouts etc and factor that in...

Lots of options!

[frank1966]

Thanks for that , does anyone sell factory style guages, electrical, modern components? Also want a voltmeter.

[mopar0166]

great post, cant decide what to do? It looks like the kit from classic dash is work to install? They list a lot of tools! What needs to be shaved?

to do what I did, I used air angle grinder with 2" wiz wheel ,  flattened the little gauages and cleaned the holes to 2"  with the wiz wheel,

the 5" holes I had to make a template and the used a rototool and knife,, the work isn't bad but take your time and make a template its key to make it all fit in there

[MTPOCKET]

Dakota Digital VHX Direct Fit Analog Gauge Systems VHX-68D-CHG-K-R https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-vhx68dchgsb/reviews/