2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Unique gauge installation

[BigPapa]

What about my gauge installation? A buddy cut the plate for me from aluminum. I cut the holes in it with a hole saw and a dremel and bead blasted it. I also had to shape it, it's NOT flat! The angle ring for the pyrometer was made from a PVC pipe coupler. The boost gauge angle ring is from Autometer. I need some black screws for the pyrometer and the screw holding the plate on the left. The hole on the left will be covered up with an interior/exterior thermometer this weekend.



Scott

 

[Ereynolds72]

I like that! Very innovative.

 

[trqmnstr]

Nice to see something different. I like!

 

[RHARVEY]

I'm about ready to do something different and get rid of the cup tosser... We use it once in a while but thats about it. BBD used his for a switch rack...

I have so far 5 gauges in my truck. . and now I need to address the issue with the head light switch. Over a period of time with all those lights it really takes its toll on that poor little switch. I may need to do like the big boys have... a switch for different sets of lights...



Great job!



Rick

 

[BLottman]

I don't even have a truck yet but I was already planning on replacing the cup holder with a home made gauge panel much like yours. What I hadn't thought about was going around the corner to make room for a bigger gauge. I like the asymmetrical look with different size gauges not all in a line, and angled toward the driver. You even picked the gauges I plan on getting should I find a truck. Seemed to match the factory ones best. Very nice job, looks great.

 

[JPA2002]

Is that a newer style radio? I am looking to replace my factory radio with a factory CD player radio setup? IF it is a newer unit, did it wire up directly? I have a 95 also, and am looking for a radio like the one in your pic.



Jon

 

[RT66DOC]

Is that a newer style radio? I am looking to replace my factory radio with a factory CD player radio setup? IF it is a newer unit, did it wire up directly? I have a 95 also, and am looking for a radio like the one in your pic.



Jon

Identical to the factory radio in my '96.

 

[BigPapa]

Is that a newer style radio?

Jon,



I bought that radio on eBay. I don't know what year it's from but it bolts right up and plugs right up just like the old one.



Thanks for all the compliments!



Scott

 

[KennethS]

Very nice, you surprise me A plus for this

I like what you have done. That took some work and thinking. You got a good mind, hang on to It.

 

[Holzarbeiter]

well done, makes me want to angle my trans temp towards me.

 

[bmoeller]

need to address the issue with the head light switch. Over a period of time with all those lights it really takes its toll on that poor little switch. I may need to do like the big boys have... a switch for different sets of lights...

You could use the OEM switch to trigger a relay for the lights, taking the big load off the switch.