g body gauge cluster

[andrewmp6]

i have been thinking about getting a g body is there anyone that makes them insert panels like they do older cars.the stock gauges in most of them are ugly and dont work right.or am i stuck making one.

[GBodyGMachine]

I made my own. I dont know of anyone who makes a direct fit.

Jeff

[McssGmachine]

I don't know which G-body you have but, this guy is making them for Monte carlo's.

http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=427233&page=1#Post427233

[Jims78elky]

I have this one for my el camino,and though Iam not completely
sure that I will use it..its another option for a gauge panel for a
G-body and will fit Monte,Malibu,and Elky's.I might use it if I can
update it with some aluminum pieces or something to upgrade it.

Not too many options out there for G-bodys..not the most popular.

Iam sure with some good finish work and detailing,it would be a
better option compared to the old originals that don't work so well.

The guy who sells them lives in Canada and is very nice..and will work
it out with you great,he answered all my questions and sent mine well
packaged and insured,and in a very fast and professional way.


Here is his [email protected] Around $120.00 with shipping.


Here is a picture! Not my carpet thank you! lol...:faint:

Hope it helps..


-Jim


http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/638/gbodypanelsbj1.jpg

[andrewmp6]

right now i dont have one im still looking around for a cheaper one thats not a rust bucket. just trying to make a parts list a little before i get one. thanks for the email addresses ill save it.

[ProTouring442]

You could aways find a nice Grand Prix dash, and then install aftermarket gauges. The GP used round gauges, and a lot of them. Further, the GP didn't use tiny little gaues stuck in a small cluster, but instead used good sized gauges. Best looking of the G-body dashes in my opinion.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[McssGmachine]

Here's the Grand Prix dash.

http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=401674&page=1#Post401674

[andrewmp6]

thats not bad looking how many gauges did he add to it

[Jims78elky]

Your welcome Andrew,I hope you find something that works for you!

Wow..really?..:omg:

Maybe he doubles as a helicopter at night..:lol: J/K


http://www.protouraero.com/assets/images/db_images/db_P52100371.jpg


-Jim

[page2171]

thats not bad looking how many gauges did he add to it
The four gauges farthest to the right are occupying holes originally used as vents. The rest of the gauges are in stock locations.

Here is a stock dash...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/page2171/1607264_30_full.jpg

[andrewmp6]

wonder how hard is it to put the ss monte carlo front end on a grand prix.

[Tim Baillie]

Dakota Digital makes replacement panels for almost all the G-Bodies

[andrewmp6]

im one of the few that hates digital gauges give me a needle gauge anyday.

[ProTouring442]

wonder how hard is it to put the ss monte carlo front end on a grand prix.


Just go with the GP 2+2 front end. Better looking (in my opinion) than the SS nose anyway. Lauren Engineering makes a 2+2 kit.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[andrewmp6]

i seen there site i like the grand prix aerocoupe kit or the camaro front end on a el camino

[el-camino]

hi,
this thread is highly interesting for me.
why ?
i see often some cool cars, big engines, great suspension, perfect paint and wheels.....but....do not open the doors:willy:
the interior, haha ! no ideas
stock seats in a car with 500hp and killer suspension
i will see this driver with high speed on a curvy road:rofl:
just a show-cruiser not a driver

the dash ? no ideas, only 2 extremes.
the first is a high priced aftermarket dash with gauges or bone stock with 2 or 3 pinned and pegged gauges

ideas please, build your own dash:thumbsup:

my 1979 El-Camino in Europe:yes:
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2006-05-14_05.jpg

[Jims78elky]

A little update for the G body guys out there.

Classicdash.com

Has new replacement gauge panels for 78-and up G body's now and come with your choice of Autometers or you can buy the panels blank or ''pre-drilled'' 5" for speedo and tac 2'' 5/8 for the rest.I have already ordered one and thought I would pass along the information and well its about darn tootin time lol :lol:

The pre-drilled panels are selling for $299.00 Your choice of black/silver or carbon fiber (Not real carbon fiber Iam sure :_paranoid )

Carbon fiber model shown below.

http://www.classicdash.com/shopping/image.php?type=W&id=2137


Ive been off here awhile taking care of some health care issues..doing better now after my treatments and its nice to be back in the hobby again.


:thumbsup:


-Jim

[ElkyZO6]

Post pics when you get it please. I'm going to get one when I get that far.

[deuce_454]

hi,
this thread is highly interesting for me.
why ?
i see often some cool cars, big engines, great suspension, perfect paint and wheels.....but....do not open the doors:willy:
the interior, haha ! no ideas
stock seats in a car with 500hp and killer suspension
i will see this driver with high speed on a curvy road:rofl:
just a show-cruiser not a driver

the dash ? no ideas, only 2 extremes.
the first is a high priced aftermarket dash with gauges or bone stock with 2 or 3 pinned and pegged gauges

ideas please, build your own dash:thumbsup:

my 1979 El-Camino in Europe:yes:
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2006-05-14_05.jpg

What is involved in installing thar BMW E28 dash in a g-body???