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Hey Guys well my cuda's factory gauges don't work and probably wouldn't be reliable anyways, i was going to put the typical 3 gauges under the dash or perhaps where the radio once was. I was just looking for some input on what you guys are using, i have some Equatis or how ever its spelled gauges i can buy threw work they are the bigger 2in ones (cant remember size) for about $45. Sure id love to go auto meter but at $60 a gauge thats just way over my budget for now, i may go to a custom dash down the road but not now. Id like to get some decent and good looking gauges at a reasonable price, feel free to throw in some gauge cluster pics and what not :toothy7:
 
Sorry to say but Auto Meter is what I like.I have learned from experience,you get what you pay for.Pay the extra $15.00 for the good gauges.
 
Suggestion:
If ya don't smoke you could put them in the ash tray hole... :sign6: .or does the cuda only have it on the console??

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when i say $45 for the other guages i was looking at im talking, wiring, brackets, and 3 guages, the auto meter $60 is for one guage and no brackets or nothing.

thats also a thought Jimmy of putting them in the ash tray holder, yep there is one in the dash, it may also get a console which i have laying around, but thats down the road. i know the term you get what you pay for but man $180+ for auto meter compaired to $45 :|
 
Not sure how you come up $60.00 a piece.
I am looking at two different 3 gauge complete auto meter gauge sets for $52.95 and $61.95.This is in a PAW catalog.

Now I am looking through summit and they are less.$41.95 and $57.88 complete.
 
Johnny Dart said:
Not sure how you come up $60.00 a piece.
I am looking at two different 3 gauge complete auto meter gauge sets for $52.95 and $61.95.This is in a PAW catalog.

Now I am looking through summit and they are less.$41.95 and $57.88 complete.
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hm well when i looked it was threw my work prices.

i dont have a PAW catalog, i should get one though, how about summit guages like: This one

there we go Im gonna have to see how much those cost tomorrow at work, other then that though i couldnt find any auto meter 3 guage assemblies. i'll keep my eye out
 
I did something like 69SignetV8, I made a (3) gauge cluster, used angle rings and mounted it over the ash tray. I don't have any pics here but I'll post some pics later.
 
1966 dart wagon said:
when i say $45 for the other guages i was looking at im talking, wiring, brackets, and 3 guages, the auto meter $60 is for one guage and no brackets or nothing.

thats also a thought Jimmy of putting them in the ash tray holder, yep there is one in the dash, it may also get a console which i have laying around, but thats down the road. i know the term you get what you pay for but man $180+ for auto meter compaired to $45 :|
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Well after further investigation,the gauges I was looking at are Autogage gauges.(It was late) :sad1:
Not sure of this brand but should work for what you are looking to achieve.The Summit gauges should work for you as well.
 
Johnny Dart said:
Well after further investigation,the gauges I was looking at are Autogage gauges.(It was late) :sad1:
Not sure of this brand but should work for what you are looking to achieve.The Summit gauges should work for you as well.
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Autogauge is made by Autometer. It's their entry level model, so to speak. I have a three gauge setup from them(Autoguage) mounted to my air conditioner vents on my Duster. They work great and look decent too. For the entire 3 gauge cluster, which included wiring, fittings, ect ( 2 5/8 gauges; oil,temp,volts), it drained me $85. It was worth the price, but the smaller diameter units will be cheaper.
 
MOPARJ said:
Autogauge is made by Autometer. It's their entry level model, so to speak. I have a three gauge setup from them(Autoguage) mounted to my air conditioner vents on my Duster. They work great and look decent too. For the entire 3 gauge cluster, which included wiring, fittings, ect ( 2 5/8 gauges; oil,temp,volts), it drained me $85. It was worth the price, but the smaller diameter units will be cheaper.
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Well there you have it.
Save a extra $40.00,and you are good to go !!!!!
 
i had one of those budget 3 guage clusters, after about 6 months only 1 still working was the oil presure.
 
ted_sweet said:
i had one of those budget 3 guage clusters, after about 6 months only 1 still working was the oil presure.
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Ted, it is cheaper than other Autometers, but this gauge cluster I have is still made by Autometer and still would not be basement budget pricing, since it took $96 after tax. I had a trio of Sunpros for a year, all separated, with no problems at all, then I got these new Autogauges by Autometer. No problems yet. Just like anything, no matter the brand, all of the brands will have some problem/s somewhere. Nothing is perfect. Maybe close but not exactly.

The really cheap no name budget 3 piecers are probably somewhat unrealiable than what I have or compared to others, but I could be wrong. :toothy7:
 
Here are some pics of when I was moching up the gauge pod and one of when it is finished. Not ready to install the dash frame in the car yet.

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