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| Author: | MadScientistMatt [ Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | May be doing a digital gauge conversion. |
So, I have an ammeter that is out of the circuit since I have a trunk mounted battery and a 100 amp alternator. And a non working speedometer. And a junkyard speedometer that is even less working. So I was thinking about creating a set of digital gauges. Here's a mock up of what this might look like:  The idea is to be able to replace only the gauges while leaving all the rest of the dash 100% stock, including the front layer with the speedometer markings. |
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| Author: | DadTruck [ Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May be doing a digital gauge conversion. |
an easy way to drive an electronic speedometer is with a VSS from a late 80's mopar. screws into the existing cable speedometer drive on a 727/904/a833 transmission and gives a two wire output. Will also provide the speed signal for cruse control. I installed one on the 83 D150 when I swapped in the '89 dash with the electric driven speedometer and added cruse control. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... ut8A%3D%3D |
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| Author: | MadScientistMatt [ Sat Apr 15, 2023 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May be doing a digital gauge conversion. |
Nice find! I had been planning to keep the odometer and put a sensor where the drag cup was, but that may be better. |
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| Author: | DadTruck [ Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May be doing a digital gauge conversion. |
there is an earlier version that retains the cable drive with the electronic output. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 34&jsn=909 |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May be doing a digital gauge conversion. |
I used a Dakota digital box that gives me Satellite / GPS Speed Signals - I use it to drive the stock mechanical Speedo on my '64 as there was no access to the cable drive on the T5 that I installed when it was in the car. You could simplify your install with that box I think, as it can be calibrated to be dead nuts on... and when you change tire sizes / gears etc it's still calibrated. Here is the box It works immensely better with the antenna (I feel it should be included.) Greg |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: May be doing a digital gauge conversion. |
Thanks for the elec speedo part info, John and Greg! Lou |
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