how hard would it be to get rid of the granny style speedo and replace it with another pannel in which to install custom gauges?
and is it possible to put a tach on this car?

You mean something like this:

http://covansclassic.com/

yes, but Im a do it myselfer :)
I would assume take the old speedo out, cut out a piece of metal to fit in its place, and drill for my gauges accordingly?

Sounds feasable but, you are limited to the size of your gauges due to the stock opening.

that seems like it would work. I remember seeing a thread somewhere were someone did that. I just don't remember were, maybe another member can help me?

Sounds feasable but, you are limited to the size of your gauges due to the stock opening.
I realize that :D

You can use exhaust tubing to mount gauges in and weld the tubing onto the plate that will be your new dash so that they look to be mounted in pods sticking out of the dash (angled for optimum viewing). Once it is fabbed up it can be powder coated, painted, vinyl dipped, or chromed to suit your desires. (pays to read those old Rod & Custom mags from the fifties and sixties).

Big Dave

You can use exhaust tubing to mount gauges in and weld the tubing onto the plate that will be your new dash so that they look to be mounted in pods sticking out of the dash (angled for optimum viewing). Once it is fabbed up it can be powder coated, painted, vinyl dipped, or chromed to suit your desires. (pays to read those old Rod & Custom mags from the fifties and sixties).

Big Dave
ya I saw lou on muscle cars do that to the tach on the mustang road car.(See I told mom It pays to watch TV. :D)

that seems like it would work. I remember seeing a thread somewhere were someone did that. I just don't remember were, maybe another member can help me?


if you're referring to a 1st genner, i did a conversion you might be interested in for your '65... check www.JollyRodder.com (http://www.JollyRodder.com) and check out the gauge cluster page for the conversion info...

ya I have seen that one and looks really good. I think I might try it some time when everything else is worked out. Thanks Johnny. It looks really good and the jolly rodder site is great!!

too bad his isnt a 3rd gen for mine.
we have a 71 skylark, should the gauge cluster fit mine?

ok here it is. It iis on steves nova. http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80026&highlight=gauge+cluster

sweet thanks!!!!

ya no problem I like the way he did it. And I got on the site were he got his gauges and I like the black ones. I hope it works out for you, and let us know what you do.
Geoff

I will.
oh yah, according to your sig sounds like their are issues in the garage, muscle does not like imports............

no, the nova likes the honda civic hybrid because the money I save at the pump goes right back to her, ;D So she is always happy:D

no, the nova likes the honda civic hybrid because the money I save at the pump goes right back to her, ;D So she is always happy:D
hehe, I can understand, with the price of gas Im missing my little geo metro, 60 felt like I should be doing 200 due to the shakes and the fact that it was floored, but its hard to argue with 50 mpg.
I stripped it out to be a circle track racer (mini bomber) then sold it for 50 bucks, damn it!