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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: sonicbluezx3 on November 18, 2012, 08:18:33 pm

Title: Gauge Question
Post by: sonicbluezx3 on November 18, 2012, 08:18:33 pm

I am wanting to do something similar to this: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,24709.0.html

However, I don't want to put the gauges in the dash bezel. I will make a bracket for them to fit in place of the stock gauges. My question is simple this time... what size are the factory gauges?

Title: Re: Gauge Question
Post by: 81_Chevy on November 21, 2012, 11:45:26 am

the 4 in the corner are about 2 1/16 inch.

Title: Re: Gauge Question
Post by: Captkaos on November 21, 2012, 01:20:17 pm

The gauges themselves don't have a "size" as they are a cluster, are you asking what size the hole is for the Bezel?

This is the best option as far as DIY gauges go...
http://73-87.com/7387garage/interior/gauges_recessed.htm

Trust me, I have made several attempts to simplifying this and it just doesn't get any better.

Title: Re: Gauge Question
Post by: sonicbluezx3 on November 22, 2012, 09:48:12 am

Well I was going to try to make the aftermarket gauges sit where the factory gauges are by making a plate for them. Would that not work?

Title: Re: Gauge Question
Post by: Captkaos on December 03, 2012, 09:57:13 pm

There are several compound angles and bends to make it work.  Look at the raw images of the Dakota setup.