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Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in a standard dash

Started by Plum70Dodge, March 10, 2021, 04:30:44 PM

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Plum70Dodge

This may have been more work than I expected but I like the results.

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Plum70Dodge

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.

anlauto

Does Auto Meter make a speedo that large...that would be cool :thinking:
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jimynick

Nice job of integrating those gauges, that looks good!  :bigthumb:
PS- buy a variable speed saw and that re-welding issue goes away.  :cheers:
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mopar1

Old thread but I'm interested in doing this for my Cuda.  Are you using 2 1/16" or 2 5/8" gauges? @Plum70Dodge
1972 Duster- /6 auto
1974 Cuda- 340, 4 speed, 4.10 Dana 60
1969 D300- 318, 4 speed 4.88 Dana 70
1969 Super Bee- 383 4 speed 3.23 8 3/4



6PKRTSE

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.

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Plum70Dodge

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.

mopar1

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.
1972 Duster- /6 auto
1974 Cuda- 340, 4 speed, 4.10 Dana 60
1969 D300- 318, 4 speed 4.88 Dana 70
1969 Super Bee- 383 4 speed 3.23 8 3/4