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Gage Question: Back Lit? Voltmeter?

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Chuckman, Nov 28, 2019.

  1. Nov 28, 2019
    Chuckman

    Chuckman New Member

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    working on a CJ2A :

    want back lit gauges

    want a voltmeter

    anybody got any suggestions?
     
  2. Nov 28, 2019
    45es

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    Autometer. Lots of choices, look good and work well. I have this brand installed in my flatfender and am pleased with them.
     
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    Jw60

    Jw60 Sitting up n buckled down. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    X2 autometer is pretty close in appearance with orange needle, black background. I have there tach, oil pressure, and engine temp.
     
  4. Nov 28, 2019
    Chuckman

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    what did you guys do for spedometers? looks like autometer holes arent the same size.
     
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    Jw60

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    Currently I have a conversation table from tach rpm to mph for speed... something is off inside my t-case.
    In 3rd direct for my setup per the local radar trailer.
    1k 17.5 mph
    2k 35
    3k 52.5
    4k 70
    5k... don't do 5k... but... 87.5 mph

    Typically I have speed on the phone's navigation if it's out of town.
    on the cj2apage one member used a gps speedometer seemed like it was for a boat
     
  6. Nov 28, 2019
    45es

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    Autometer sells a speedometer that is 3 3/8" diameter which I believe is correct.
    VDO also sells good products. My speedometer is a VDO unit and works well.
     
  7. Nov 29, 2019
    CHUGALUG

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    Stewart Warner Deluxe if your patient you can even find a 80 MPH Speedo on eBay that is the exact fit for the hole in the dash. Like this [​IMG] Back lit lighting any color you want with bulb condoms (autometer sells them) I went with the new school Intellisensor Fuel Level Sensor that works with the 240-33.5ohms 6" deep tank much improved over the float and swing arm thing.
     
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  8. Nov 29, 2019
    Chuckman

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    so you made the stock CJ gauges back lit? is that what Im hearing? how did you do that? or all of them the SW deluxe?
     
  9. Nov 29, 2019
    duffer

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    I too used SW gauges. These are "modern" gauges with back lighting.

    Deluxeâ„¢ - Stewart Warner

    I bought most of mine through Summit.
    [​IMG]
     
  10. Nov 30, 2019
    CHUGALUG

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    All gauges in my dash are SW Deluxe about half bought as NOS off ebay over a half dozen years Knowing that I would want them.

    I should add all of my gauges are not however SW. the 0-6000rpm Vintage Tach is a DIXCO and the 2 5/8" Vacuum Gauge is from Autogage It was the only one I could find that came close to matching the SW.

    [​IMG][/url][/IMG]

    The Horn Button is DIY the Steering Wheel is a Joe's Racing Products Aluminum Flat dish 15" OD
     
    Last edited: Nov 30, 2019
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