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07-02-2005 #1
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5" Autometer gauges in 4th gen dash I designed, drew, and fabricated myself. must see
This was one of the hardest projects I have ever done so far. Trying to fit 5" gauges in 4.5" space was very difficult and time consuming. The gauge pod is 16 gauge steel and I had to cut all the holes with a hole saw.
The brackets to bolt this in are fully adjustable and required many mock ups to perfect.
The tach works but I still have to wire the speedo and the other gauges. All the gauges are electronic. The speedo is just 2 wires and will be easy.
I really hope this is something else that no one has ever done.
Adam_______Offical Car Name "ILLUSION"
383 Stroker, Stock cast heads, T-56 tranny, 4.11 gears, 2002 T/A dash, 4th gen interior including seatbelts, power lumbar seats, 18" Budnik Wheels, Hydraboost, QA1 shocks, DC Controller, Power steering conversion, fuel cell, unique exhaust set up........
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07-02-2005 #2
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Very Nice
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That looks badass Adam!!! Great job!!!
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:icon996: Looks great , its hard to come up with a "NEW IDEA" especially where camaro's are concerned .
A little different but here is a pic of the one in my latest .
It does take time , thought and skills though - you should market it and get paid for it!The Voices in my head tell me i need more cars
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Thats hot. Want to do one for me?
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You did a great job of filling up your dash. There isn't much realestate left. I really like the looks of those 5" gauges.
KenIf there is a hard way to do something, I'll find it!
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07-03-2005 #7
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AWESOME!! I wish I could have one. VERY NICE !!!!
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Looks good man!
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Adam,
You beat me to it again! LOL I ordered my guages yesterday and happened across this post today! I ordered the 3 3/8 inch phantoms though. since the opening was only 4 inches. Some of the guages will be in place of the AC control unit.
I'll post pics once complete!
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I am pretty sure I will be the only person to do this with 5" gauges for a lonnng time. Like you said I had to fit 5" gauges into a 4 inch hole. I heard too many people say "that will be impossible, no way can you do it" I laughed in their face and said "Give me 1 week and I will proove you wrong".
It will be really easy for you to do it with the 3 3/8" gauges. I assume you putting these into a 4th gen dash like I did?Adam_______Offical Car Name "ILLUSION"
383 Stroker, Stock cast heads, T-56 tranny, 4.11 gears, 2002 T/A dash, 4th gen interior including seatbelts, power lumbar seats, 18" Budnik Wheels, Hydraboost, QA1 shocks, DC Controller, Power steering conversion, fuel cell, unique exhaust set up........
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07-16-2005 #11
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VERY nice setup and its nice to see someone like me who takes the word NO and CANT as a challenge. Great job man.
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07-18-2005 #12
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Thanks Jon.
Update:
I just wired all the gauges over the weekend and they work perfect. The only one that doesn't work perfect is my gas gauge only because my stock tank sending unit is messed up. But all other gauges work and are extremely accurate. I will hopefully have a video to post within a week or 2. I have my windshield out of the car right now because I am working on the transition piece for where the old dash meets the new dash. Im making it out of 16-20 gauge sheet metal. Once I finish it and get my windshield installed I can take the car for a drive again and get video.Adam_______Offical Car Name "ILLUSION"
383 Stroker, Stock cast heads, T-56 tranny, 4.11 gears, 2002 T/A dash, 4th gen interior including seatbelts, power lumbar seats, 18" Budnik Wheels, Hydraboost, QA1 shocks, DC Controller, Power steering conversion, fuel cell, unique exhaust set up........
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07-18-2005 #13
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I would like to see the transition piece. Are you almost done with it?
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Adam,
Yes, I am installing the guages in a 4th gen dash. I used a bit of your info with my own enginuity to install front and rear 4th gen seats, as well. Your car is looking great! Keep up the good work! Once I finish the dash swap and get the guages in place I'll be pretty much done with interior.....for now.Drew H.
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You should post some of your pics so we can compare notes so far. I am in the same boat as you. Once I finish my dash I think I am done with the Camaro for this year. I will help my GF more on her Mustang. I just really wanted to get these 5" gauges in and the dash done before I will be completely happy. Not much further to go after this transition piece is finished. Just time consuming thats all. At least someone else is feeling my pain.
Oh yeah in case I didnt mention it yet. All my gauges work.Adam_______Offical Car Name "ILLUSION"
383 Stroker, Stock cast heads, T-56 tranny, 4.11 gears, 2002 T/A dash, 4th gen interior including seatbelts, power lumbar seats, 18" Budnik Wheels, Hydraboost, QA1 shocks, DC Controller, Power steering conversion, fuel cell, unique exhaust set up........
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That looks great! I would love to change to a late model interior. For now I would be happy just to have late model front seats! Maybe one day. Keep up the good work!:icon996:
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07-27-2005 #17
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t/y Jim
I drove the car yesterday for the first time in a few weeks and all the gauges work 100%. Fuel, oil pressure, gas gauge, tachometer and speedometer all work perfect. I was shocked how easy it was to calibrate the speedometer. I will get video and pics tonight after work. I also drove it to work today and I get to stare out the window at it all day.
Adam_______Offical Car Name "ILLUSION"
383 Stroker, Stock cast heads, T-56 tranny, 4.11 gears, 2002 T/A dash, 4th gen interior including seatbelts, power lumbar seats, 18" Budnik Wheels, Hydraboost, QA1 shocks, DC Controller, Power steering conversion, fuel cell, unique exhaust set up........
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07-27-2005 #18
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Major Update! 7/27/05
MAJOR UPDATE 7/27/05
Dash transition piece is in, stereo is in, and here are some videos of my Autometer gauges in action as promised.
I took the original 69 Camaro defroster vents and put them in the center of this piece I made out of 20 gauges steel. I might eventually cover it in leather. All gauges work 100%!!
0-105 MPH video
Rolling 30MPH tire spin video
Adam_______Offical Car Name "ILLUSION"
383 Stroker, Stock cast heads, T-56 tranny, 4.11 gears, 2002 T/A dash, 4th gen interior including seatbelts, power lumbar seats, 18" Budnik Wheels, Hydraboost, QA1 shocks, DC Controller, Power steering conversion, fuel cell, unique exhaust set up........
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07-27-2005 #19
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All I Can Say Is W O W!!! It Looks Awesome. I Can't Wait To See It In Person. Adam, I Better Stop Picking On Your Car. Next Time I Say Something About Your Camaro......well, Anyway, Looks Great! What's Next????
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Man that looks fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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