Edited: Help me make a gauge panel parts list

[folkenheath]

Yeah that's a nice unit, I like it better than the autometer one. The only downfall is if you have a cable driven cruise control module it won't work with that (the autometer one will). If you buy an electric speedometer that will work great together (assuming the speedo is programmable).

 

[chalet2506]

Yeah that's a nice unit,

Thanks. I hear that a lot.

Looking at my spare 72 gauge cluster and I don't see any reason for LED's. The new gauges have their own perimeter lights. Only thing I really need to illuminate is the blinkers. So, should be a matter of finding 2 small bulb/sockets to fit those and wire accordingly. Then, figure out how to run the gauge lights off the headlight dimmer switch. Won't have a brake light, but no big deal.

Should be a piece of cake for the old man.

 

[ashman]

Thanks. I hear that a lot.

 

[folkenheath]

yeah that was pretty funny.

 

[bigbadchev84]

If you are looking for a cheap and easy way to wire, use trailer plugs. When I did chefbears Jimmy-(mine now) I used 2 flat wire trailer plug pairs- male and female. That way it is easy to pull the gauges out.

 

[chalet2506]

Thanks, that's a good idea.

 

[ryoken]

it's always good to have the whole harness have a disconnect, with a bit of folded extra wire for removing the whole assembly... I've done it quite a few ways.. weatherpacks are very nice, that and metripack are what I'm using on the current rig.....

but in the past I've just simply used wire ties to secure the 2 bundle ends and ran bullet connectors..

they're nice cuz you can maintain any wire color you want.. we do it in the boats all the time... not as nice as a multi-pin unit, but works fine.... and they are a much more service friendly connection than a spade, etc...