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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Alternative instrument / gauge setup

So say you have the single big speedo in the center of your dash, and NOTHING ELSE...


What are some alternative gauge setups?


Can you remove the big central speedo, and then add a dash kit, with new smaller gauges centered on the steering column?


I hate not having a tach!


I'd love to see what gauge setups you guys are using.


Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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Just go to minimania, minisport or sommerford mini and look up dashes...there's lots of custom stuff available, wood, metal, plastic, etc....

or make your own
http://www.minimania.com/web/threadi.../msgthread.cfm

this metal is available in 1/8" thickness at ACE hardware. I made mine.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Motorsport
What are some alternative gauge setups?
I bought five gauges from Summit Racing that closely match the classic Mini gauges.

They are:
Mechanical water temp
Mechanical oil pressure
Voltmeter
Fuel gauge
Oil temperature

The water temp and oil pressure gauges replace the original gauges in the cluster, and the other three are mounted in a panel under the dash.

See attached picture

Hope it helps,
Jeff
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Thats my dash set up. I'm still waiting on two more small guages to stuff in there.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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Hi..here are some pics.............modern 3 clock set up..........



and old style wood ............



 
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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here's the one in my mini:

and here is one that i'm selling:
 
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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the sky is the limit....you can have one custom made or you can buy an aftermarket
 
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Here's a home made custom dash.................


 
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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that's really sweet!
 
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