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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: driver88 on November 12, 2020, 02:40:18 AM

Title: 68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
Post by: driver88 on November 12, 2020, 02:40:18 AM

I have an original 1968 console with the original clock - I'd like to install a set of the factory four gauges in place of the clock. ( my car was originally a six cylinder, so it couldn't have had the gauge package ) Will I need to buy a new console made for the gauges ? OR, will the clock with it's base, come out and then the gauges with their base fit in its place ? ( we haven't taken it apart yet - I'm just trying to find out if I need to find a console "made for the gauges" )

Title: Re: 68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
Post by: william on November 12, 2020, 01:31:58 PM

Nope, same console for all applications. Just remove the clock with the mounting plate.

Title: Re: 68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
Post by: driver88 on November 12, 2020, 03:48:27 PM

THANKS . . I always thought that was how it is, but I saw another post that made me think I'd better check.

Title: Re: 68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
Post by: 67CruiseMaster on November 12, 2020, 05:20:01 PM

And add/install new wiring harness with a change of temp sender and few other minor things

Title: Re: 68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
Post by: driver88 on November 12, 2020, 08:16:14 PM

Yes . . I bought all those things already, I hope we have everything to do the "project". I also read that it would be better to have a Voltmeter instead of the Amp meter that comes with the four gauge kit - I see I can buy one separately - do you recommend changing that out too ? ( I think they said it worked better if the engine didn't have stock ignition - mine has an electronic distributor ) THANKS for your help . . .