• Just a reminder that you won't be able to start new posts or reply to existings posts in the Archive forum.

    This is where all the old posts go so they can still be used for reference and searched.
  • Welcome to ClassicBroncos! - You are currently viewing the forums as a GUEST. To take advantage of all the site features, please take a moment to register. It's fast, simple and absolutely free. So please join our community today!
    If you have problems registering or can't log into your account, please contact Admin.

Rocker switches

strider

Jr. Member
Joined
Apr 14, 2002
Messages
228
Loc.
Holland
I laid out my gauge panel in CAD then had it laser cut out of 14ga stainless. I think that's the way to go. A lot of laser shops do government work cheap. This was $10 cash out the door and they completed it the afternoon I sent the file. If you've got a hand sketch of what you want for a panel I could create the dxf file for you. My gauges are just set in place in the pic but you'll get the idea.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1g63lpqmsisv7a/20150624_210302.jpg?dl=0
 
OP
OP
C

crawler73

Sr. Member
Joined
Feb 7, 2011
Messages
361
That looks awesome! What type of auto meter gauges are those. Off the top of your head what did you pay for the 7 gauges?
 

strider

Jr. Member
Joined
Apr 14, 2002
Messages
228
Loc.
Holland
That looks awesome! What type of auto meter gauges are those. Off the top of your head what did you pay for the 7 gauges?

Mine are actually Equus gauges from Summit Racing. The trip gauges (oil pressure, temp, and volts) were $49, the tach was $79, speedo was $79, fuel level was $19, Tranny temp was $49. Those are from memory, even though it wasn't long ago. Autozone does carry most of these too.

And thank you. I am happy with how they're turning out.
 

AZ73

Contributor
Bronco Guru
Joined
Mar 28, 2012
Messages
3,595
I laid out my gauge panel in CAD then had it laser cut out of 14ga stainless. I think that's the way to go. A lot of laser shops do government work cheap. This was $10 cash out the door and they completed it the afternoon I sent the file. If you've got a hand sketch of what you want for a panel I could create the dxf file for you. My gauges are just set in place in the pic but you'll get the idea.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1g63lpqmsisv7a/20150624_210302.jpg?dl=0

Nice. I've been laying my dash out but I already purchased the hole saws to cut it. Note if you're using Autometer gauges: All the holes are the same size as the gauge. So a 2 5/8 gauge uses a 2 5/8 hole EXCEPT the Tach/Speedos. The 5 inch takes a 4 5/8 hole. Will be using Contura XlV's. My dash looks busy so I might change it still.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_1048.jpg
    IMG_1048.jpg
    177.3 KB · Views: 68
  • Dash 2.compressed.pdf
    33 KB · Views: 21

matt w

Bronco Guru
Joined
Jun 12, 2007
Messages
2,799
I would like the same thing but with the ability to mount the whole system under the dash!
 

mini73

Sr. Member
Joined
Aug 12, 2013
Messages
969
Nice. I've been laying my dash out but I already purchased the hole saws to cut it. Note if you're using Autometer gauges: All the holes are the same size as the gauge. So a 2 5/8 gauge uses a 2 5/8 hole EXCEPT the Tach/Speedos. The 5 inch takes a 4 5/8 hole. Will be using Contura XlV's. My dash looks busy so I might change it still.

Thanks for the info about the gauges. I will be starting to get my autometer gauges soon. I

I'm planning on doing my dash similar to yours. Just going to buy all my first before pulling out my dash to install them. Thinking I will try and do it when I throw in the 351W. Are you going to be using the 5" gauge for your tach and speedo?
 
Top