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    1. #1
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      68 Camaro -- I want 6 gauges but retain original console -- any ideas?

      I have the original console with 4 gauges in my 68--gas/oil/battery/gas.

      I want to add two more (trans temp/AFR).

      Any ideas how to do this without it looking sloppy?

      I thought I recalled someone years ago designing a 6-gauge center console pod...but I can't find anything on it at all.

      Thanks,
      Brent
      1968 RS/SS Camaro (... with a bunch of stuff done to it that I like)
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    2. #2
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      I would mount those two gauges on the A pillar.
      Steve Hayes
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    3. #3
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      I think you are talking about CarlC. I thought he had the 6 gauge pod in his 68. He is on here and Lat-G, also try him on his company site http://www.vaporworx.com/
      Chris
      1968 Chevy Camaro SS
      LS3/T56 DSE suspension


    4. #4
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      An option is for you to consolidate. For example you can order a MPH gauge with fuel gauge on the bottom and RPM gauge with temp at the bottom. I know speedhut makes gauges like that. like a 2 in 1 gauge.

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      I totally agree with JoeK, there are other options if you want a change of gauges. Another option is the Dakota Digital series. They have BIM modules that you could Integrate into their gauges to add those functions.
      Chris
      1968 Chevy Camaro SS
      LS3/T56 DSE suspension


    6. #6
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      Check out Covan classic I got the center gauge for my 68 Camaro several years ago and have not had any problems.

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      Speedhut has done a couple cars for me, they are great to work with and have a nice product.

    8. #8
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      Thanks Gents--I don't want to change my current dash carrier gauge set up; I want to add two gauges either in the center console (6 total) or somewhere else.

      I know CarlC has a 6-gauge in his 68's console and have PM'd him for details. I wonder if that is something that can be bought somewhere?

      Also, any wisdom on an A-pillar gauge pod? Anyone have pics of one?

      Thanks!

      Brent
      1968 RS/SS Camaro (... with a bunch of stuff done to it that I like)
      SLK55
      X5 V8 Twin Turbo
      i8





    9. #9
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      Yep, mine is a six-pot but it was fabricated by taking two Autometer four-pot carriers and cutting/grafting into a single six. It also means cutting and fab'ing the center console to accept the longer carrier.

      VaporWorx. We Give You Gas http://www.vaporworx.com

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      Any details on how you did your shift boot?
      Steve
      '68 Camaro - SBC, TKO600, 3.73 Moser 12-bolt, Speedtech, ATS-AFX, Hotchkis, Forgeline, Ron Davis and C5 brakes (Kore3), Holley Terminator TBI.
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    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by 130fe View Post
      I totally agree with JoeK, there are other options if you want a change of gauges. Another option is the Dakota Digital series. They have BIM modules that you could Integrate into their gauges to add those functions.
      I’ve got a Dakota Digital dash in my 68 and really like it. You can definitely get a BIM module for AFR but all said and done its a bit pricey. You can use a simple O2 sensor like the basic gauges use, it need to be an entire control module for the O2 sensor. I think the whole setup to add AFR was about 4-500. But it would be nice to just scroll one of the displays to the info you want.

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      Quote Originally Posted by eville View Post
      Any details on how you did your shift boot?
      Sorry I missed that Steve.

      The boot is two components, the plastic ring that snaps into the black alumimum base plate, and the leather boot. The ring came from a 80's BMW something ??? and the boot my mom sewed up for me. The aluminum plate, though looking simple, is curved on the N-S and E-W axis, plus it's tapered from front to rear. I must have made 10 of them.........
      VaporWorx. We Give You Gas http://www.vaporworx.com

    13. #13
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      Just finishing up this set up
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    14. #14
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      That's nice what dash is it?

      Doug L.
      68 RS/SS Conv. LSA/T56.
      67 RS Coupe LS2/T56 named "NutKse"






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