Gauges

[Sam27]

Anyone put real gauges in their CUCV? I'd love to have temp, oil pressure, voltage that works, maybe oil temp, RPM. Idiot lights are okay, but you know... I'm wondering what it would take to replace the idiot lights with real information.

 

[OPCOM]

The places should be there in the dash, maybe it could be done so you use the civvy guages and senders for temp, oil pressure, voltage on the low side, and use the 12V to run those. you could use another 12V guage to monitor the high side 12V, so that way you could check the alternators independedntly so to speak. Electrically it is simple but mechanically I have no idea.

 

[Sam27]

I guess the first question is whether the civ gauges would screw in to the same spots as the idiot lights. Seems likely, but doesn anyone know for sure?

I think the coolant temp sender ought to fit the same spot as the temp switch for the idiot light. Anyone know about the oil pressure sender? Where's that located by the way?

 

[Recovry4x4]

The dash would require a different printed circuit.

 

[mangus580]

The entire 'dash pane' is different. The bezel is different as well. Putting 'stock' gauges in a truck that had the lights, needs the black bezel, the clear lens, and the blue 'backing plate' with printed circuit. You will also have to rewire the plug that plugs into the panel to match the panel you are putting in. I am not sure how tough it would be, with the military setup, I just have experience doing it with a civvy truck.

 

[Sam27]

The entire 'dash pane' is different. The bezel is different as well. Putting 'stock' gauges in a truck that had the lights, needs the black bezel, the clear lens, and the blue 'backing plate' with printed circuit. You will also have to rewire the plug that plugs into the panel to match the panel you are putting in. I am not sure how tough it would be, with the military setup, I just have experience doing it with a civvy truck.

Sounds like a pain. What alternatives have people found to mount real gauges?

 

[85-m1028]

I think this is the guy to ask http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index....&fid=201&viewkey=&template=slideshow&iid=1545 I don't who it is but this is almost exactly how I want to build my truck SWEET!!!

 

[Sam27]

I think this is the guy to ask http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index....&fid=201&viewkey=&template=slideshow&iid=1545 I don't who it is but this is almost exactly how I want to build my truck SWEET!!!

That dude is my idol. My tuck is too rusty to ever look that good, but I'd still like to know how he did the gauges. Almost looks like he put small extra gauges in front of the idiot lights. Seems possible since the bezels are pretty deep.

 

[mangus580]

Doesnt look to bad... but I prefer to keep it stock on the lights and add gauges seperate. Check out the pic. I have room for a 3rd gauge, probably gonna be a tranny temp. Its marked for the whole already, as well as a bunch more switch holes. Its just a plastic 'project box' from some place like radio shack.

 

[Sam27]

What gauges do you have so far, kinda hard to tell in the pic?

 

[mangus580]

Water Temp left.... Oil Pressure center.

They arent hooked up yet...

 

[85-m1028]

Doesnt look to bad... but I prefer to keep it stock on the lights and add gauges seperate. Check out the pic. I have room for a 3rd gauge, probably gonna be a tranny temp. Its marked for the whole already, as well as a bunch more switch holes. Its just a plastic 'project box' from some place like radio shack.

It's starting to look a little mad max in there What is all that stuff????

 

[mangus580]

The box to the right of the guage box is the Arcitc Heater controls. The lever mounted to the floor, is the plow control. Mounted to the front of that is my 'ham' radio.

The yellow wire, is my stereo antenna LOL

 

[85-m1028]

The box to the right of the guage box is the Arcitc Heater controls. The lever mounted to the floor, is the plow control. Mounted to the front of that is my 'ham' radio.

The yellow wire, is my stereo antenna LOL

Ahhh the plow control is what threw me!! we don't see alot of those where I come from

 

[mangus580]

I really need to get the herculiner done on the floor Would make it look alot better in there.

 

[85-m1028]

I really need to get the herculiner done on the floor Would make it look alot better in there.

I hear ya! I got the thick vinyl liner for mine "to quiet the interior" and the stupid thing never has fit right. I should of herculined mine!!

 

[Armada]

I like your idea Mike!
Here's another spot to sneak in a gage. And if you're not using a radio in it's factory location, A couple gages can be made to fit in that area too.
It's good to have the idiot lights and gages both. Especially the lights for gen 1 and gen 2.

 

[BKinzey]

I got the thick vinyl liner for mine "to quiet the interior" and the stupid thing never has fit right. I should of herculined mine!!

Whose liner? I've been looking at the LMC liner. I plan to use polymeric mastic (?? Dynamat type stuff) so I need a good cover

 

[rmgill]

Plow?

Whats that for, you got a farm you grow corn on? I assume you put that on the rear hitch?

 

[mangus580]

Umm... yeah.... sure...