ElChupacabra

I just put in 3 Autometer Phantom II gauges last weekend. I custom mounted them in the dash just behind the steering wheel. Ive seen this done before and I absolutely loved so I went ahead and did it. I didnt have any problems with the install except I still havent figured out where to run the power for the lights on the gauges so they work with the light switch on the left stalk...

...any help with that would be greatly appreciated! Heres the pics.

trikkonceptz

Since its so close, couldn't you just tap the lead that lights the main speedo cluster ? Sounds most logical to me ..

INSIDEOUT

shoot tap into the illumination wire off of the radio!! YOU KNOW THE ORANGE WIRE!! LOL

ElChupacabra

Excellent ideas...

...I was basically being too lazy to figure out what wires were which. Sometimes you just gotta half-a$$ an install just for a bit until you find some motivation to finish it. You all know what I mean....

surfcitylocal

The install looks sweet. One question though, what made you decide to put in a clock? There's already one in the dash and probably one in your head unt. ???

surfcitylocal

You know what would look cool now? Paint the needles on your speedometer and gas/tach with flouresent paint. Round out the theme.

ElChupacabra

I installed a clock because I know I will need another gauge down the road when i do a certain mod not to be named. Since I was drilling already why not put 3 holes in. Basically I just needed something to fill the hole for now...

...As far as painting the needles to match thats a killer idea. I was thinkin about how to pull it all together and thats perfect. I may do that very soon.

surfcitylocal

Another modding teaser....you all make us want and wait!

XB_BOY_2005

obviouslly its gonna be a boost gauge for his turbo :p

SwaTx21

guages look nice. sweet job. i want to do the same thing , almost. but is it difficult to mess with the wires/sensors and whatnot?

INSIDEOUT

The only thig I wonder is if you were to try and resale it it would be mighty hard with three holes in the dash!!! =(

ElChupacabra

resale is for losers! xB for life!!