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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Instrumentation => Topic started by: murraygmc on January 24, 2009, 08:38:34 am

Title: New gauges
Post by: murraygmc on January 24, 2009, 08:38:34 am

I'm sure this has ben beat to death but i couldn't find the right ancer. i have a 85 gmc with the 4 speed manual with gauges (not dummy lights)  question is im going to buy aftermarket ones but not real sure what to get.  Mechanical or  Electrical

thanks

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: Captkaos on January 24, 2009, 11:13:30 am

Either is fine.  I got full electrical for the last set I got.  I got mixed on the previous set.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: eventhorizon66 on January 24, 2009, 11:17:38 am

When I finally spring for a set of new gauges, I'm gonna get this set (http://www.classicinstruments.com/gaugeselector.aspx?ProductCode=GS53SLF&SeriesCode=GS).  At that time I'm going to convert my speedo to electrical.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: 69byrd on January 24, 2009, 05:53:08 pm

I got a mixed set on mine and they both work great.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: murraygmc on January 25, 2009, 10:11:19 am

I'm guessing that they came stock mech.       How hard is it to convert them to electric what is involved any extra parts to buy?

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: Captkaos on January 25, 2009, 06:07:04 pm

Stock they came electric after 1975.  The only one mechanical was the speedo and before 1976 only the oil was mechanical.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: bigblue09 on January 25, 2009, 11:11:32 pm

Quote

When I finally spring for a set of new gauges, I'm gonna get this set.  At that time I'm going to convert my speedo to electrical.

how much are these? it does not say.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: eventhorizon66 on January 26, 2009, 12:09:15 am

You know, I'm not sure.  I'll bet they're expensive, since Classic Instruments is a very quality oriented company.

They are nice though, aren't they?  I found them a few years ago and I haven't seen a set I like better since.  I just think they would look perfect in one of these trucks.  Of course a custom bezel becomes a requirement for the quad gauge to fit.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: eventhorizon66 on January 26, 2009, 12:16:37 pm

I emailed Classic Instruments.  $682 for the set complete with senders.  Told ya they'd be expensive, but that's not enough to deter me.  I still love them.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: Captkaos on January 26, 2009, 12:57:07 pm

That isn't that bad a price.  I think I have about the same in my Autometer setup.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: eventhorizon66 on January 26, 2009, 01:30:47 pm

I didn't say it was a BAD price.  Right now anything more expensive than "free" is too rich for my blood, LOL.  No really, I'm not kidding  :'(

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: murraygmc on January 26, 2009, 01:38:46 pm

is there anny kind of kit or do you need to pece them togather i know nothing when it comes to gages and all that is betewen the gage and motor

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: Captkaos on January 26, 2009, 01:54:35 pm

They should come with all the appropriate sendors.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: murraygmc on January 26, 2009, 01:58:15 pm

got ya last question when ordring do you got to buy indvigualy or do thay come togather

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: Captkaos on January 26, 2009, 02:12:49 pm

That I don't know.

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: frogman68 on January 26, 2009, 02:13:26 pm

Quote from: murraygmc on January 26, 2009, 01:58:15 pm

got ya last question when ordring do you got to buy indvigualy or do thay come togather

You can do either depending on Brand and Store you are buying them from

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: cracker0169 on January 26, 2009, 05:57:52 pm

I found my Auto Meters on Ebay. Brand new in the box, the guy was getting rid of his race car...

Title: Re: New gauges
Post by: DnStClr on January 26, 2009, 08:55:25 pm

Good catch!