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Old 10-29-2012, 10:53 PM
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Hi all I have not had any luck with a search, but I want to know if it is possible to swap out the stock gauges for Auto Meter gauges in a 2002 Z28.
 
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Old 10-30-2012, 10:41 AM
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Why??
 
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Old 10-30-2012, 11:39 AM
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You can do it, but you need all electrical gauges and you need to know what wires go to what. Just you know, it's a lot of work to remove the instrument panel (time consuming, not hard) and chances are you'll crack your dash in the process (if it's not cracked all ready).
 
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Old 10-31-2012, 07:37 AM
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Why, because I would rather look at a nice set of gauges than the ugly ones that are in there. After some looking around on the net I found this thread on CamaroZ28.com. Just what I was looking for. Pics, custom autometer gauge cluster - CamaroZ28.Com Message Board
 
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Old 10-31-2012, 07:41 AM
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The reason he was asking why is because it is a lot of work. You have to tear most of the dash apart which is time consuming and if you dash isn't all ready cracked you risk cracking it. I mean if that's what you wanna do by all means go for it. I think it'd look nice like the one on CamaroZ28.
 
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Old 10-31-2012, 10:22 AM
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Yeah, it would look cool but would have to be totally custom. Could not use any of the existing electronics that I am aware of and would be a pain, but if you have the time/money/expertise/patience/backup vehicle, then go for it. Be sure to document, it would be a great write up.
 
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Old 11-01-2012, 01:05 PM
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Well I dont have a back up vehicle at the moment, but with being stuck on disability I do have plenty of time right now. I will take pictures and do a right up when I do do it, I think ill find another dash to do set up on so that when I go to put it in it will be all set up.
 
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Old 11-06-2012, 10:39 AM
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i think that would look sick on a z, i know 6LE designs makes a blank cluster plate that fits right into the dash that you can mount the gauges in, makes life easier cause you can still use your car while making the cluster.
 
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Old 11-07-2012, 12:43 PM
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If this is the item you are talking about, 1997-2002 Gauge Cluster BLANK Plate, 6LE Designs LLC I think I would rather just make my own. I have alot of fabrication experience as thats what I did for the last 6 years. It is a nice looking way to start but I dont think it is for me.
 
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