Oil, Water and Volt Gauges - Auto Meter

[Mudeblue]

Debating on what size gauges to put in my 65 Sport Fury. I have purchased the Auto Meter Sport Comp II, 2 1/16 LED See Through the Dial Lighting but after arrival I am concerned about the size. The Auto Meter Cobalt 2 5/8 also has LED Through the Dial Lighting. They both have black faces so they will match the existing instrumentation in the car. I currently have the Auto Meter 2 5/8 Ultra-Lite in my 66 GTO with incandescent lighting and think the LED will be provide better lighting while at the same time, I think the 2 5/8 might be an easier gauge to read. Therefore, my real debate is the 2 1/16 vs. the 2 5/8. At the same time, the 2 1/16 approximates the existing gauges in the car as to size. I am still inside the window where I can return the 2 1/16 and exchange for the 2 5/8 Cobalt. These are the little things you worry about when your retired and have to much time on your hands! Any experience or thoughts. Thanks.

 

[Turboomni]

Where are you going to mount the gauges and what are you looking to be informed about? Oil psi ,water temp ,voltage ? All I can tell you is what I did and I am happy, but I get it ,I looked long and hard and pondered what I wanted like you so this is a healthy thing!! Here is what I did to my 69 FuryIII. The 4 gauge bank are 2 1/16 and I forget the tach but not big either. Wanted them to match the interior . The vacuum gauge [far right] will eventually be replaced with a dual wide band O2 sensor.

 

[carrman]

Autometer Sport Comp tach and gauges.

 

[Mudeblue]

Where are you going to mount the gauges and what are you looking to be informed about? Oil psi ,water temp ,voltage ? All I can tell you is what I did and I am happy, but I get it ,I looked long and hard and pondered what I wanted like you so this is a healthy thing!! Here is what I did to my 69 FuryIII. The 4 gauge bank are 2 1/16 and I forget the tach but not big either. Wanted them to match the interior . The vacuum gauge [far right] will eventually be replaced with a dual wide band O2 sensor.

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Mounting under dash, above console. Yours looks good. Mounting oil, temp and volts. Would you be happier with 2 5/8?

 

[Mudeblue]

Mounting under dash, above console. Yours looks good. Mounting oil, temp and volts. Would you be happier with 2 5/8?

Where are you going to mount the gauges and what are you looking to be informed about? Oil psi ,water temp ,voltage ? All I can tell you is what I did and I am happy, but I get it ,I looked long and hard and pondered what I wanted like you so this is a healthy thing!! Here is what I did to my 69 FuryIII. The 4 gauge bank are 2 1/16 and I forget the tach but not big either. Wanted them to match the interior . The vacuum gauge [far right] will eventually be replaced with a dual wide band O2 sensor.

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[Mudeblue]

Autometer Sport Comp tach and gauges.

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Autometer Sport Comp tach and gauges.

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What size are your’s?

 

[Turboomni]

carrman's I believe are 2 5/8. I am happy with the 2 1/16 and can see them fine. Idiot lights and factory temp are working [or will be soon]. I look down when I want more detail on specific temp etc. I didn't want large gauges and wanted them to look rather stock like. On the top pic to the left side of the gauge panel is a dimmer on off switch I installed so I can dim separately from dash or turn off to my liking.

 

[Mudeblue]

I purchased the Auto Meter Sport-Comp II, 2 5/8; Volt, Oil Press., Water. I want to use a Silver, Chrome or Aluminum Mounting Panel but can only find Black Aluminum in the triple mount. I have searched the internet extensively! I have that mounting panel in my GTO with 2 5/8 gauges so I know they are available but where? Any suggestions?

 

[Omni]

Good Evening
Here are a couple of Equus 2 1/16 mounted in pods in a '65 Newport

 

[Turboomni]

I purchased the Auto Meter Sport-Comp II, 2 5/8; Volt, Oil Press., Water. I want to use a Silver, Chrome or Aluminum Mounting Panel but can only find Black Aluminum in the triple mount. I have searched the internet extensively! I have that mounting panel in my GTO with 2 5/8 gauges so I know they are available but where? Any suggestions?

Couldn't you wire brush a black aluminum panel and buff it to your liking?

 

[Mudeblue]

Couldn't you wire brush a black aluminum panel and buff it to your liking?

Not if I can buy it! Wired and buff to many parts already!

 

[Mudeblue]

Good Evening
Here are a couple of Equus 2 1/16 mounted in pods in a '65 Newport
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This is my GTO and the look I am after for my 65 SF. However, new gauges are the Auto Meter Sport-Comp II with black face, see through numbers for lighting.

 

[WOT440]

I'll drop these here, as an alternative mounting set up. Accepts 2-1/16 Dia. gauge.
Mopar B-Body Console Gauge Pod

 

[Mudeblue]

I'll drop these here, as an alternative mounting set up. Accepts 2-1/16 Dia. gauge.
Mopar B-Body Console Gauge Pod

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Need 2 5/8! Already have the gauges. I originally had 2 1/6 but sent back for the 2 5/8 but thanks!