Gauge Layout Opinion

[Mr Nick]

What to ya'll prefer? This is a pretty accurate point of view for me, the 2 outside gauges are partially blocked from my view by the steering wheel.


3 3/4" Mini Monster mounted on the pillar
2 5/8" Fuel
3 3/4" Speedo
2 5/8" Oil Pressure




or


2 5/8" Fuel
5" Tach
5" Speedo

[86Cutlass383SR]

I think the first pic looks alot more symmectrical and even. The second picture just looks outta balance to me. That would be my preferance at least. I vote for the first picture.

[protour_chevelle]

I hate tachs on the a pillar. Christ I can barely accept the fact that my boost and air/fuel is on the a pillar haha

I like the second one. Keeps everything where it should be.

[Roadbuster]

I prefer the second layout but I like the smaller gauges.

But I am biased. I like the tach in the middle.

This is the set-up I am running until I finalize the design for my new dash insert and build it. 3.75 speedo and 3.75 Mini Monster tach.



Jon

[oestek]

Here's what we did in our S71 Olds dash... the volts are low 'cause they're not essential at speed, the tach / oil pressure next to eachother for quick info, and the boost gauge to the right 'cause everyone in the car wants to be able to see that one.

[monza]

Pillar mounted gauges look so stale dated, go the other route IMO.

[Mr Nick]

oestek, that looks great... I wish the 69's had the same dash layout.

I actually like the tach on the pillar, one of the old school styling ques that I think looks good... Assuming it's a clean installation.

Think I'm going to go with option #1, if I don't like the tach on the pillar, I'll swap it out for a 3 3/4 "in dash" tach and call it done.

[Roadbuster]

The Mini Monster and in-dash tachs are the same size. You just have to use the pillar ring to mount the tach in the dash. Plus you get the shift light capability. My in-dash speedo is the same bezel size as my tach.

Jon