Instrument Cluster - Redesigned

[Biffitis]

The instrument cluster on my Challenger, the way it should have been designed...:thumbsup:

 

[John in Valley Forge]

Not sure I understand. Did you modify it? What did it look like before?

 

[Biffitis]

I guess I should have put this in the "modifications" section. The single engine Challenger comes with two gauges in the hood (speedo & tach) with the fuel gauge in behind the steering wheel. That big blank space in between the two gauges always made me feel like I was missing an option.
So, moved and rewired the fuel gauge up top, drilled a 2" hole & moved the tach to the center, and then installed a volt gauge behind the steering wheel. I'm a bit of a gauge nut. If I could, I'd mount an oil pressure gauge in the cluster too...

 

[John in Valley Forge]

Now I get it. Found a picture of an original dash in this thread
I like your layout better.

If your not committed to the volt meter, maybe a round depth finder unless you already have one.

 

[Biffitis]

I wanted the volt gauge so if I'm out and about and the charging system gives up I'll have some time to get back to the dock. I'm not too concerned about depths. I'm familiar with the waters in which I travel...

 

[El Toro 33809]

Looks great! Good work!

 

[JustD00It]

Nicely done!

 

[cheappc]

That is such a GREAT IDEA!! I totally understand where you are coming from, totally need the voltmeter for the battery, probably the thing that got me in the most trouble was my battery!! believe that!

 

[Spimothy Leary]

hmmm, i hate reading a thread like this, cuz now I want to make a change to mine

thanks !

 

[guitarsjm]

I wanted the volt gauge so if I'm out and about and the charging system gives up I'll have some time to get back to the dock. I'm not too concerned about depths. I'm familiar with the waters in which I travel...

wow.. GREAT idea and somewhat of a necessity... where can i get a charging system/voltmeter guage and how would it be wired to give the most accurate reading.. appreciate it! thanks for idea!

 

[RFoster130]

You can find tons of them on ebay for under $15. OR just about any auto parts store. The nice thing is they can be tapped onto any 12 volt source. They arent drawing any power really, just ready what is already there.

 

[guitarsjm]

You can find tons of them on ebay for under $15. OR just about any auto parts store. The nice thing is they can be tapped onto any 12 volt source. They arent drawing any power really, just ready what is already there.

thanks... but being new to this, if you have a recommendation you can look up for me on ebay, that would be great... there are so many and i am not sure which would be fine... whatever, if you do, find for me, i will get... just pop the item number in your reply and off i will go!
thanks again!

 

[RFoster130]

Here is a pic of what i used. The top gauge on the left. It matched the factory gauges very close. It is made by Faze. You can find it on ebay for $12.78 with free shipping. Item 360417518885