Gauge Cluster Ideas for 68 Camaro

[DSL]

Looking for some ideas on a gauges for my 68 Camaro. Not interested in Dakota style, as they look too modern for my taste.

I feel race themed gauges are timeless...but are they? Are race style gauges yesterday's look, like billet was to the 90's?

I've come across 2 mounting styles, Covan's and the OEM Direct fit. Trying not to go with a console, but would be open to seeing some ideas.

Looking for the standard 6 gauges, Speedo, tach, Volt, Fuel, Temp.

Appreciate the help guys.

[sjaroslo]

Have you looked at New Vintage USA? I have their 1969 series gauges (they have 1967 and 1968 as well, but I liked the 69 the best, even though I have a 67). Mint green lighting, etc. I can't tell you how well they work or if I like them because my build is not that far along.

[DSL]

I looked into New Vintage USA and the layouts are better but not a fan of perimeter illumination.

[minendrews68]

I just used my original housing and put in the Autometer tach and speedometer. The oil pressure, voltmeter, water temp and fuel gauge I put into the console. I like the way it looks.

[scott_fx]

Speedhut gauges are customizable and are also backlit. I was very impressed with how mine turned out

[130fe]

I used Autometer Ultralite IIs gauges with a covans panel before I put in the dakota digital VHX ones. I really like them compared to the old ultralite series that were in there before. The new II series auto meters had backlit LED compared to the old perimeter style lighting. I liked them a lot! Here are a couple of pics of them.

[DSL]

Speedhut gauges are customizable up to a certain degree. I inquired about using their dual gauge, but they only come in a GPS model, which I'm not a huge proponent of.



Curious, why go away from the Covan's gauge cluster and go to VHX?