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Offline sonicbluezx3

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Gauge Question
« 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?
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Re: Gauge Question
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2012, 11:45:26 am »
the 4 in the corner are about 2 1/16 inch.
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Re: Gauge Question
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Gauge Question
« Reply #3 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?
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Re: Gauge Question
« Reply #4 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.
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