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Late Model Gauge Upgrades

Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:21 pm
by 70-1600
I have been contemplating upgrading the gauges on my '70 1600. My stock setup is (left to right) 140 MPH speedo, 7K tach, multi-gauge cluster. Speedo works fine; tach is inoperative; multi-gauge cluster all good, except temp (sending unit needs to be replace, lead broke off).

I purchased a 7K electronic tach that I can use to upgrade the stock tach from mech to electric. I also saw on the Speed Hut website a line of Classic JDM Z style gauges. Thinking about upgrading to that look.

My stock setup:
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Speed Hut JDM Z style mock-up:
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The Speed Hut JDM Z style gauges doesn't offer a cluster gauge; this 3-3/8" quad gauge they offer can be configured close to the Z style.

What have other late model/high windshield owners done to update the gauges on their cars?

-jt

Re: Late Model Gauge Upgrades

Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 8:47 pm
by Alvin
There are a few options.
SpeedHut as you mentioned have quad-style gauges to fit in the stock location.They can also make custom face if their off the shelf styles don't suit:
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IMHO, the stock gauges are the best looking, so you can have them rebuilt or converted to accept modern input, GPS (if desired), better lighting, etc.
Jon Frampton provides this service.
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A better example of refurbished stock gauges. Note digital trip/odometer:
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Another aftermaket example
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Re: Late Model Gauge Upgrades

Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:18 pm
by bobs19692L
Where did you find that Red ring insert for the horn button. Is it just round solid red rope material?
Thanks

Re: Late Model Gauge Upgrades

Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 10:28 am
by nissantoy
bobs19692L
That is plastic red paint 4 light coats

nissantoy

Re: Late Model Gauge Upgrades

Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:11 pm
by Alvin
another Speedhut example:
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