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Old 01-09-2010, 04:02 PM
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Default Dash set up/gauges, want ideas or opinions

So I am almost done gathering all parts to do my interior re-do, I purchased a SS dash for my 70' Chevelle and I am still on the fence of what gauges to use. I was thinking I really like the clean look of the Dokata Dig. Set up but thought I would see if anyone had opinions or ideas of another direction. I am going for a clean not to custom look, but also have seen some nice Auto Meter gauged dash's so need help from you guys.
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Old 01-09-2010, 04:17 PM
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Both SW and Auto Meter bave some great looking sets that would look great in a stock dash.

Even just the basic Z series from AM looks great. Not at all overdone, just clean and simple.
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What is the theme of the car? What era and feeling sre you trying to evoke?
I see plenty of dashes with off the shelf stuff and would like to see people paying attention to detail on the gauges a bit more.
Something like these are good for a 60s/70s car.
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Try looking at http://www.classicinstruments.com or http://www.haneline.com/ they have some nice gauges
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Old 01-19-2010, 02:51 PM
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What is the theme of the car? What era and feeling sre you trying to evoke?
I see plenty of dashes with off the shelf stuff and would like to see people paying attention to detail on the gauges a bit more.
Something like these are good for a 60s/70s car.
Mark

I want to keep the inside stock looking but with new flash. So far I ordered a set of the Fesler door panels and already have ready to install all origenal SS buckets, rear seat, center concel, carpet and head liner.

I don't want to do any super custom fab gauge set up but was looking at this:





But load it with some AM Nexus or other model, not sure.


Other wise I have my eye on the Dakota Dig set up. Like it because it's clean and most would not notice it at first look.
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I always prefer an analog setup, easier to read for me anyway. The late 60s early 70s chevys had graphics similar to above.

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Not a big fan of the look of digital gages. I like to see needles and numbers.

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I see plenty of dashes with off the shelf stuff and would like to see people paying attention to detail on the gauges a bit more.
I agree 1000%.
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