Hey, there's a thought...😉..... I'd have to take this endeavor on myself. Good suggestion, though.
1986 pontiac grand prix gauge size
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I can't take credit for that suggestion, my grand-kids use that method on me all the time.....😀
Are you saying that they got you wrapped around their fingers?😛
On my GP, I installed a quartet of 2 1/16" AutoMeter Sport-Comp gauges to replace the idiot lights. They are a tight squeeze into the bezel of the gauge pod itself (not the huge dash bezel piece); I used a grinder to slightly enlarge the holes so they would insert a bit easier. They are still a snug fit, so at least they won't move on me.
As for the speedo and tach, I bought matching 3 3/8" gauges and installed them in a similar manner. In this case, the gauge bezel holes were larger than the gauges themselves. To compensate, I bought a rubber plumbing coupler at Home Depot and trimmed the ends to use as a pair of 'bushings' around the gauge housings. Since the coupler was black, you hardly even notice this once the gauges were installed.
With all the gauges installed, the big dash bezel installs perfectly right over top of everything. I am very happy with the completed look.
As for the speedo and tach, I bought matching 3 3/8" gauges and installed them in a similar manner. In this case, the gauge bezel holes were larger than the gauges themselves. To compensate, I bought a rubber plumbing coupler at Home Depot and trimmed the ends to use as a pair of 'bushings' around the gauge housings. Since the coupler was black, you hardly even notice this once the gauges were installed.
With all the gauges installed, the big dash bezel installs perfectly right over top of everything. I am very happy with the completed look.
I'm stuck at running the fuel gauge wiring I was thinking can I use the factory connector find what each wire is for but I'm having a hard timeOn my GP, I installed a quartet of 2 1/16" AutoMeter Sport-Comp gauges to replace the idiot lights. They are a tight squeeze into the bezel of the gauge pod itself (not the huge dash bezel piece); I used a grinder to slightly enlarge the holes so they would insert a bit easier. They are still a snug fit, so at least they won't move on me.
As for the speedo and tach, I bought matching 3 3/8" gauges and installed them in a similar manner. In this case, the gauge bezel holes were larger than the gauges themselves. To compensate, I bought a rubber plumbing coupler at Home Depot and trimmed the ends to use as a pair of 'bushings' around the gauge housings. Since the coupler was black, you hardly even notice this once the gauges were installed.
With all the gauges installed, the big dash bezel installs perfectly right over top of everything. I am very happy with the completed look.
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