autometer guages in a 78

[billyvette]

Has anyone replaced factory gauges such as oil, temp and battery with autometer or other aftermarket guage.

I am looking for a gauge that would be more accurate than stock, but fit in the factor gauge location. Are factory gauges two inches in diameter?


thanks for the replies

 

[billyvette]

no responses at all?

anybody out there?

 

[Thumper]

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=144753


check this out. I think there might be a problem with his web page, but you should be able to send him an e-mail for details.

 

[BeaterShark]

I replaced my oil pressure/water temp/ammeter->voltmeter with a cheap setup of Sunpro I picked up at Pep boys for $30 for the set. The oil and h2o are mechanical and I love the 270* of those gauges. Eventually, though, I'll upgrade to a set of VDO Vison elect gauges.

I believe they were either 2" or 2 1/116". They are installed in the stock location, but I had to grind a little (very little) on the console to get them in.

I used to have some pics, but my then ISP went under and they took my pics with them. I do still have them on my computer at home somewhere and if I get some time, I'll look for them.