Need some gauge opinions.... August 22, 2007, 05:22:29 PM I bought these gauges for the T-Bird to do a custom dash. What do you guys think? I will post pictures and all that as I get them installed. The only problem I have, is not really a problem, but the temp and oil are not mechanical. They came with sending units. How do you guys rate mech. versus non-mech. Tell me what you think of the gauges too.:birdsmily: Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #1 – August 22, 2007, 11:02:13 PM On 1985-up cars, it's much easier to run electrical gauges due to the electronic speedo signal. So I don't see that as a setback...probably better off, actually. Even older, cable-driven cars usually have a speedo option available in the aftermarket.Those are pretty cool looking. Different...unusual to see them in a post-1949 car. Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #2 – August 22, 2007, 11:05:50 PM neat looking set! Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #3 – August 23, 2007, 12:12:25 AM The ones that I got are actually black. I just did some measuring and these won't all fit unless I cut on the actual trim around the old face plate. Soooooo.....does anybody have a 1984 T-bird turbo coupe black interior trim piece for the gauge cluster? I kinda don't want to cut on mine.I hope they will look good in there. Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #4 – August 23, 2007, 12:32:51 AM Yeah those look great Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #5 – August 23, 2007, 01:16:33 AM I don;t think anyone will just give it up to be hacked up. But I could be wrong. Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #6 – August 23, 2007, 01:26:12 AM Quote from: atariman;171327The ones that I got are actually black. I just did some measuring and these won't all fit unless I cut on the actual trim around the old face plate. Soooooo.....does anybody have a 1984 T-bird turbo coupe black interior trim piece for the gauge cluster? I kinda don't want to cut on mine.I hope they will look good in there.:birdsmily:I probably have an extra...I'll have to look Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #7 – August 23, 2007, 08:17:39 AM Quote from: Chuck W;171341I probably have an extra...I'll have to lookThat would be great and much appreciated Chuck. Thanks. Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #8 – August 23, 2007, 08:29:28 AM would a cluster from an 86 bird fit in the 84? Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #9 – August 23, 2007, 08:39:37 AM Quote from: atariman;171366would a cluster from an 86 bird fit in the 84?No Quote Selected
Need some gauge opinions.... Reply #10 – August 23, 2007, 08:47:13 AM Quote from: Chuck W;171369No. Then I will definately need the plastic face. I'd hate to cut on the original, but I will if I have to. Quote Selected
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