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04-11-2010 #1
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Instrument cluster for 1st gen f-body.....
Has anyone designed and made our own? I've never done this before but I figured I'd give it a try. My plan is to design something to replace the stock piece so it will hold aftermarket autometer guages, probably make it out of aluminum. I was hoping to grab some ideas off some of you guys that have done this already.
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04-11-2010 #2
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Covans makes a few, as do some other companies....I'm not a fan--I think the 67-68 Camaro/Firebird dash is one of the most beautiful dashes ever put into a production vehicle...
I'm assuming your looking for a 68 Firebird.
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04-26-2010 #3
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Route 66 Motorsports has an awesome Billet dash you can put your own gauges in. check it out http://www.rt66parts.com/product_inf...722b904b229caa
1969 Camaro with 2001 LS1 FAST 92mm Intake and TB, Comp Cam, headers, Circle D Converter, 12 bolt rear with 3:55 (Had to sell)
#2 1969 Camaro straight 6 starting all over with a LS1 etc....
04-26-2010 #4
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That won't fit a 67-8.
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04-26-2010 #5
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Here is a pic of the dash in my 68' made to hold 5 - 2 5/8" autometers.
04-26-2010 #6
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Instrument Cluster
Yes, I know I didn't make this myself or have it custom made but I love the look on my car.
http://www.classicinstruments.com/in...mentID=camaro1
The main complaint would be the tach is not large enough. More useable than you think. The look is stock, too stock with the orange needles and black background. I went with white needles. They also have white faces.
Multi gauges are the best answer for me instead of making up a panel with 6 different gauges in it.
Oh, another complaint would be the $1000 check for a gauge cluster. All wired up though and just screw it in. I had a problem with the gas gauge, but it was the float and with some shortening of the tube now works much better.
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