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Title: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: Plum70Dodge on March 10, 2021, 04:30:44 PM
This may have been more work than I expected but I like the results.
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: Dakota on March 10, 2021, 04:35:26 PM
 :bradsthumb: Nice job!
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: anlauto on March 10, 2021, 04:38:28 PM
Very cool....what about a speedo ?
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: Plum70Dodge on March 10, 2021, 04:50:35 PM
I kept the original speedo. Cut the clear lens in half on a scroll saw and kept that part just over the speedo.
The scroll saw moves a bit too fast and the plastic would weld itself back together immediately after a pass.
Everything here was a challenge.
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: anlauto on March 10, 2021, 05:26:37 PM
Does Auto Meter make a speedo that large...that would be cool :thinking:
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: jimynick on March 10, 2021, 08:47:54 PM
Nice job of integrating those gauges, that looks good!  :bigthumb:
PS- buy a variable speed saw and that re-welding issue goes away.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: mopar1 on February 25, 2023, 04:57:29 PM
Old thread but I'm interested in doing this for my Cuda.  Are you using 2 1/16" or 2 5/8" gauges? @Plum70Dodge (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/plum70dodge_11324)
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: Brads70 on February 25, 2023, 05:54:57 PM
Here is another option?
https://forum.e-bodies.org/interior/6/custom-speedhut-gauges-standard-dash-cluster/298/msg2804#msg2804
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: 6PKRTSE on March 27, 2023, 11:26:40 AM
Nice job. Looks good. I almost went that route with mine also. Decided to go with the Racepak dash. If gives me 24 gauges total. 6 per screen on 4 different screens. That way I can run a street gauge display and change it for out at the track for a race display. I made a dash block off panel.
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: TheAutoArchaeologist on March 27, 2023, 01:58:18 PM
Here's what I did.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/2770/32199463404_148d755312_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: Brads70 on March 27, 2023, 04:36:56 PM

Is see dash panels are available for standard gauges FYI...

https://mcbparts.com/gauges?pagenumber=8
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: Plum70Dodge on July 20, 2023, 10:04:20 AM
Sorry such a delay here.
Yes 2 1/16 guages.
I found the polycarbonate clear tube on ebay and used a wheel hub centering ring for a spacer.
I have a lot more pictures of this.
Title: Re: Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash
Post by: mopar1 on August 14, 2023, 05:09:43 AM
Quote from: Plum70Dodge on July 20, 2023, 10:04:20 AM
Sorry such a delay here.
Yes 2 1/16 guages.
I found the polycarbonate clear tube on ebay and used a wheel hub centering ring for a spacer.
I have a lot more pictures of this.

If you would share your photos, it would be much appreciated.  I'm thinking about taking my 3 gauge pod under the dash out and doing this.