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Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: atariman on 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:
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: EricCoolCats on 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. ;)
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on August 22, 2007, 11:05:50 PM
neat looking set!
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: atariman on 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.
:birdsmily:
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: Dustin1690 on August 23, 2007, 12:32:51 AM
Yeah those look great
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: ipsd on 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.
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: Chuck W on August 23, 2007, 01:26:12 AM
Quote from: atariman;171327
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.
:birdsmily:


I probably have an extra...I'll have to look
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: atariman on August 23, 2007, 08:17:39 AM
Quote from: Chuck W;171341
I probably have an extra...I'll have to look


That would be great and much appreciated Chuck. Thanks.

:birdsmily:
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: atariman on August 23, 2007, 08:29:28 AM
would a cluster from an 86 bird fit in the 84?
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: Chuck W on August 23, 2007, 08:39:37 AM
Quote from: atariman;171366
would a cluster from an 86 bird fit in the 84?



No
Title: Need some gauge opinions....
Post by: atariman on August 23, 2007, 08:47:13 AM
Quote from: Chuck W;171369
No


. Then I will definately need the plastic face. I'd hate to cut on the original, but I will if I have to.:birdsmily: