70 Challenger Gages

[MMoney]

My T/A doesn't have a rallye gauge package and has no clock in the far right position. Someone shoe horned a pitiful oil temperature gage into it, which does not work and is recessed too far to the rear to read anyhow. My question.........I can order a clock delete from YearOne.....has anyone attached a 2.5 inch gage to a delete plate to mount a gage in that position? It seems like a no brainer, but I haven't heard of anyone doing it. I also have a radio delete plate and have considered adding a mini 3 gage package (1.5 inch gages) in that position....cut out a plate to match the original, of course....not cutting up original.

 

[Steve340]

Year One used to sell a little RPM meter that fitted there. The gauge needle will not match your 70 ones.

 

[fasjac]

Talk to Shannon at Redline Gauges, they do great work.

 

[Beekeeper]

There are companies that make custom gauges for these standard dashes. Here’s a couple referenc pics. Some swap the Ammeter for a volt gauge which I like. The tach is nice too when installed by the Speedo and pushing the others over. And of course an oil pressure gauge would be nice.

 

[MMoney]

I like the custom dash format, Beekeeper, but not at the prices. I think I'll proceed to add an oil pressure gage to the delete plate and see how it works. Will maintain the oem look anyhow if I can come close to matching the factory gages.

 

[Beekeeper]

I don’t have any reference pics but it can’t be that bad. I’ve seen people do what you’re talking about and create an oem looking oil pressure gauge.

 

[moparmike65]

I’ve done the Sun 2 5/16 oil pressure gauge in the clock delete panel with satisfactory results. I’d recommend using the backlight in the gauge also.

 

[MMoney]

Great to hear that the 2 5/16 fits.....do you need to shim it forward or does it mount in a readable position as is??