Triple gauge retrofit / aftermarket gauges?

[Bentworker]

Trying to upload a video of forming the pods on the lathe.  



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[machattack]

Nice job sir!  So Nice I bought 3 "of um" .   Cant wait to "getum"

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The 3 gauge pod shields have arrived and look gorgeous. Thank you for a excellent job on these.  Just wanted all folks to know he does GOOD work!!! proud to have them in the car...........well, soon as I get them mounted in there   

Thank you

 

[basstrix]

I replaced the ammeter with a Bosch voltmeter, same as the one above. I completely disassembled the Bosch gauge and simply replaced the factory gauge with the 'guts' of the Bosch gauge - no crazy fabrication needed. The big difference I see between mine and the others shown here is the direct mounting of the aftermarket gauges to the 3-gauge cluster trim panel, rather than mounted into a factory 3-gauge cluster which would then be mounted to dashboard, with the trim panel installed over it.

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I like how the factory gauge needles swing from above. If you have any details on the Bosch Voltage Meter. What diameter did you use for your adaptation? Looks good and goes well with the OEM's.

Edit: Is this the gauge you used, by chance?

 

[Hemikiller]

The 2" Custom Line triple gauge is what I used, but they're out of stock everywhere. You might get lucky and find one with enough searching.

 

[basstrix]

Thanks for confirming.

I found a website showing to have that very set in stock but I have a feeling they are just a drop shipper and haven't updated their inventory. I placed the order, so will find out soon enough.

 

[Stanglover]

Thanks for confirming.

I found a website showing to have that very set in stock but I have a feeling they are just a drop shipper and haven't updated their inventory. I placed the order, so will find out soon enough.

Ah yes, those are what I bought also. Triple gauge set.
Oh and I just noticed something. I installed them with the oil on the right, just like in the picture. On the factory set, the oil is on the left, where it is better suited.

 

[Grandmas73]

Just happens I’m looking for the stock gauges, not working, and I saw this. It’s not the triple but it’s a start. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2234761091...QeXfN4FQqq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Mister 4x4]

I like how the factory gauge needles swing from above. If you have any details on the Bosch Voltage Meter. What diameter did you use for your adaptation? Looks good and goes well with the OEM's.

Edit: Is this the gauge you used, by chance?


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Yes - that's the one. Had I known about the 3-pack, I probably would've just replaced 'em all.

 

[Grandmas73]

I lucked out and found these. I am not good with fabrication though so I’m having a rough go getting them installed. I like the idea of gutting non working stock gauges and refitting with my new ones. This is comparing LEDS to the included incandescent

 

[basstrix]

I lucked out and found these. I am not good with fabrication though so I’m having a rough go getting them installed. I like the idea of gutting non working stock gauges and refitting with my new ones. This is comparing LEDS to the included incandescent View attachment 71952

What are you using to achieve the blue-green light? I know that some gauges include different color filters, but the ones I've seen slip over the bulb, so that won't work with an LED.

 

[Grandmas73]

I will look up where I got them but they are LEDs. I did the same to the main dash, same look but different bulbs.

 

[Grandmas73]

What are you using to achieve the blue-green light? I know that some gauges include different color filters, but the ones I've seen slip over the bulb, so that won't work with an LED.

Well that was easy I got them on Amazon, still available. These are the gauge lights

Yoper BA9S 53 57 1895 64111 LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R6HSMN6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Grandmas73]

What are you using to achieve the blue-green light? I know that some gauges include different color filters, but the ones I've seen slip over the bulb, so that won't work with an LED.

I also found the dash lights, they dim pretty well and have the look I wanted.
Check this out at Amazon.com
EverBright 20-Pack Green T10 194... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JDL96SY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[basstrix]

I also found the dash lights, they dim pretty well and have the look I wanted.
Check this out at Amazon.com
EverBright 20-Pack Green T10 194... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JDL96SY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Those look good and seem to be a good match on color. I bought mine from HiPo Parts with the natural color and OEM filters. I'll take a look at the bulbs you used when I figure out what I'm going to do with the gauged. At the moment, I have the HiPo LED's.

 

[Stanglover]

Those look good and seem to be a good match on color. I bought mine from HiPo Parts with the natural color and OEM filters. I'll take a look at the bulbs you used when I figure out what I'm going to do with the gauged. At the moment, I have the HiPo LED's.

When I did mine, I actually made up my own lights using HiPo (as always) LED's. I cut up a couple of original blue domes I had on hand. They work ok, but the Bosch gauges are back lit and on one gauge, there seems to be less light showing, however the color is good and matches the rest of the gauges.

 

[Grandmas73]

The only trick with the dash bulbs I used is that they are polarity sensitive and un-marked. I was able to ID them at work on a power supply. Otherwise they fit well.

 

[Grandmas73]

Those look good and seem to be a good match on color. I bought mine from HiPo Parts with the natural color and OEM filters. I'll take a look at the bulbs you used when I figure out what I'm going to do with the gauged. At the moment, I have the HiPo LED's.

I'll have to look into those HiPo leds, I didn't know about them when I got mine.

 

[mrgmhale]

I also found the dash lights, they dim pretty well and have the look I wanted. View attachment 71975
Check this out at Amazon.com
EverBright 20-Pack Green T10 194... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JDL96SY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Both of our 1973 Mustangs (Convertible and Mach 1) had the same instrument panel shown in Grandmas73's post. In our case I not only wanted a brighter display at night, I also wanted analog gauges. I had a few different options available. But, in the end I opted to get the Dakota VHX Analog instrument panel kit, in Carbon Fiber and red illumination, It really turned out nicely for both Mustangs. It is a viable alternative for folks wanting all analog instrumentation, and good visibility. Dakota also has an all digital display panel for vintage Mustangs.

https://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=434/mode=cat/cat434.htm

 

[Milalynne]

Hi Bentworker, There has been lots posted on gauges and gauge mods, if you care to search.

In the meantime, my choice was a set of Bosch gauges as they look somewhat similar to the factory ones. I did construct bracketry to mount them. for now, here's a couple of pics. There are lots of options out there that will or can be made to fit and look good. Again, my choice was for oil and temp as mechanical plus a volt meter. I also kept my idiot lights working by using dual senders.

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What size gauges did you use that fit into the original holes?

 

[Stanglover]

What size gauges did you use that fit into the original holes?

If I remember, they are 2 1/16" diameter.
Apparently, the Bosch downsweep ones I bought are now nla.
If you want to retro fit into the original gauge pop, you may need to do a bit of trimming. I've not done that, so just going by what others have said in the past. You may need to get creative.