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Old 10-30-2006, 01:28 PM
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I was looking into getting a new set of Gauges for my '79.(Speedo, Fuel, Temp, Oil, Also wanna get a Tach) Does anyone know what I would need to know as far as getting them in? what size they are... where I can get them... ect ect..
 
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Old 10-30-2006, 01:45 PM
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Stewart Warner Racing is what I am using. http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294822087 You have to replace the sending unit though and it does come with one. I said **** the old bezel and made my own to hold the gauges.
 
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Old 10-30-2006, 01:50 PM
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I need to get more pics, but I have the indicator lamps in too. I used LED's from Radioshack that have the 12 volt resistor built in.
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Old 10-30-2006, 01:55 PM
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Yea I saw that on your Cardomain. So, These gauges will not fit into the bezel?
 
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Old 10-30-2006, 02:04 PM
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You will have to modify it for them to fit. You have to cut the dash to fit. Cut it from the rear so they can flush mount.
 
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Old 10-30-2006, 03:05 PM
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and they will connect good as far as hooking them up...? I wouldnt need to buy a specific type? (I've never changed gauges)
 
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Old 10-30-2006, 03:15 PM
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I don't know, everyone I've seen with custom gauges in their 79-81 Camaro repalced the bezel. Also the factory wiring harness is a mess too?
 
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Old 10-30-2006, 09:38 PM
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Do you know if it is very hard to run the wireing?
 
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Old 10-30-2006, 09:51 PM
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Wiring is not hard at all. Just get a haynes manual. The sending wires will be color coded and the manual would decipher them. Just run a common ground and a common fused positive wire and that is pretty much it. There are usually 3 wire hook ups. The guages also come with manuals.
 
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Old 10-30-2006, 10:01 PM
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Thanks shnormo! You've been a great help! BTW 79 Camaros rock!!
 


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