custom cluster idea

[vipergtrdj]

For Christmas I took my truck on a 140mile trip to family for the holiday, and on the way down my speedometer kept getting stuck at 50mph, then if i hit the dash it would go to 65mph (i was doing 65mph, and tunerpro showed 65mph), so I think the speedometer is getting stuck on itself some how. I know I can replace with another cluster, swap the dash to the newer 98 curvy dash and interior, or even find a SS cluster for the 110mph (or is it 120mph). But I would like something unique and custom so I thought about an idea...

I was thinking of redoing the entire cluster with Autometer gauges, and putting them where the stock cluster is in a similar layout. Figured I would go with the following gauges - speedometer (0-160, cheaper then the 0-120), tachometer, oil pressure, volt, coolant temp, transmission temp, and some others (Still in the thinking stage).

I know how to hook up most of the gauges except the speedometer (which seems like there are a few different sensors), but is there anyway to use the stock chevy sensors wires from the ECU? I know the gas gauge I need the ohms from the sending unit and make sure I get a gauge that works with the ohm range. Is there anything special I need for the speedometer, or the pressure/temp gauges?

Figured this would cost around $600 for all the gauges, and I think it will be pretty nice when done. I just want to make sure I got everything thought through before I start this project. Mounting ideas are being thought of and drawn out as well so I can fit them in where the stock cluster is.

 

[badazzbulldog]

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index....tegory_id=421/home_id=-1/mode=prod/prd160.htm heres a nice setup

 

[vipergtrdj]

that is a nice setup except I don't care for the digital end of things. I love the look of the needles. I am setting up a quick paint picture of what I am thinking of doing .... will upload when I am done.

Here is an idea of what I got - its not to scale or anything, just a quick 5minute paint photo --

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So it still has the same layout in that picture - but im not sure how im gonna do the layout until I get all the gauges first, but before that I want to figure out the speedometer sensor part so the ECU and the aftermarket gauges use the same sensors.

 

[454SSguy]

Do it! I was pricing it out and it'll be around $500-$750 When you're done. Check out this guy, he already did what your talking about.
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?7331-Interior-Ideas

 

[eric.s.t]

Do it! I was pricing it out and it'll be around $500-$750 When you're done. Check out this guy, he already did what your talking about.
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?7331-Interior-Ideas

yeah, i think this guy has the nicest setup ive ever seen in these trucks, would be nice to know what seats he used, and how to move all the control and stuff for the heater!

 

[vipergtrdj]

wow - that truck interior is really nice ! I like the entire setup of it. Love how he moved the HVAC controls, and built a little center part for the radio and shifter..... hmmm I think i got a good idea of how to set mine up now - I did not see that thread earlier when I searched