dds92780 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Does ANYONE know where i can get the covers that go over the gauges? I have a friend with a kenworth and he was able to get the little chrome inserts that fit right over the gauge and if you go on the website http://www.bigrigchromeshop.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=BRCS/CTGY/KIGC it shows different pieces you can buy and i didnt know which ones would fit best for the pyro, fuel, air pressure, water, oil pressure, and volts. I would assume one size should fit all but im not sure, for instance, where the 3 gauges to the left are on an R model the clearance is kinda tight to fit a plastic piece in there. And what size would i need for the tach and speedo? HAS ANYONE DONE THIS EVER?????? Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 All of my gauges have chrome covers. Pretty sure I used ones for a Peterbilt. Bought them from Iowa 80. A few of them wouldn't snap completely tight like the others. Just put a dab of clear silicone on the back side of them, come to think of it, I had to do that on the big ones for the tach and speedo. If you measure them, you can call Iowa 80 and they will help you out. Bigrigchromeshop.com is also very helpful. You can also get chrome cent covers. Seeing as none of the chrome places really list anything for Macks, you have to get creative. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-145931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply. I have NEVER seen an R model with chrome gauges and i would assume that the peterbilt inserts are the same as kenworth Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-145949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I can't stand big rig chrome shop. Took a month and a half to get my train horn diaphragms... Emailed them and never return emails... Will never buy from again.Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-145950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I would post some pictures, but I can not figure that out. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-145964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I did the same as Brad.On the ones that are real close together I had to grind a little off so the would fit next to each other Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-145970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Could someone on here tell how to post pictures for the sake of storkmack and myself. Thanks Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-145982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 When you "reply to topic" at the bottom RH corner,click on "more reply options".When you do this a new reply screen will pop up and at the bottom left you can see the "Attach Files".click on "choose file",pic your pic from your computer files and click "open",the file name should appear down in the LH corner next to "Attach this file",click that,then a thumbnail pic will appear at the bottom of the reply screen,to the right it will say "add to post",click that and your done.If I can figger it out,anybody can. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-145983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 When you "reply to topic" at the bottom RH corner,click on "more reply options".When you do this a new reply screen will pop up and at the bottom left you can see the "Attach Files".click on "choose file",pic your pic from your computer files and click "open",the file name should appear down in the LH corner next to "Attach this file",click that,then a thumbnail pic will appear at the bottom of the reply screen,to the right it will say "add to post",click that and your done.If I can figger it out,anybody can.I will try to remember my camera tomorrow and put up some pictures. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hope you can see this pic.. they were bought from the Chrome depot in Ohio. Some fit others needed some sealant to make them stick. I forget the brand but they came in a dark blue cardboard packaging. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Very awesome setup LMACK!!! That is what im talking about! You even got the dog next to you lol. The nicest interior ive ever seen on an R Do they have a website? What size is it for the tach and the speedo? i know the the regular gauges i think are 2 1/16 inches. Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Found it...united pacific....http://www.uapac.com/trucks/interior-products/dash-accessories/gauge-accessories.htmlhttp://www.uapac.com/trucks/interior-products/dash-accessories/gauge-accessories/gauge-cover-without-visor-speed-tachometer.htmlYou may want to call the chrome depot in Ohio and double check that these are the correct sizes. If I remember the Mack gauges we're the same as the older Pete/kw .....regardless a little silicone will help make them stick. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmolitor Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Don't think I've ever seen that many gauges in a R model! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Let me think..Boost,pyro,air restriction,fuel,rear axel temp,forward axel temp,trans oil temp,engine oil temp,air press,oil press,volt,water temp,tach and speedo. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
staxx Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Miss working on the old trucks no idiot lites on that dash , if something is going wrong you can see it happening on the gage. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 The only thing that is hooked to a lite is the air press and oil press ...if it drops to far the light and buzzer go off. 2 things I feel I need to know about right away. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve p Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 this is my r600 custom dash that i made ,where can i purchase the chrome covers for the tacho & speedo ? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Wow, now that is a cool website, united pacific for the win. i have looked everywhere and i don't know why that never came up. thanks again Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Lmackattack-I am trouble shooting/ fixing the front rear and rear rear temparture guages on my RW 613. The wiring diagrams I have from Mack don't mention or show anything for these 2 guages. Do you have any info that would be of help?There is a single 14 guage wire coming from each sensor that was cut off just in front of the cab/ firewall. Haven't been able to find continuity from the guages to anywhere on the fire wall.Any help? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hope you can see this pic.. they were bought from the Chrome depot in Ohio. Some fit others needed some sealant to make them stick. I forget the brand but they came in a dark blue cardboard packaging. wow,,,that looks excellant...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterwelder Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 this is my r600 custom dash that i made ,where can i purchase the chrome covers for the tacho & speedo ? Shouldn't the troley brake be on the left side? Everything else is oppisite. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
761 Brock Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 the small gauge covers are peterbilt, and the speedo and tach i think also, or F'liner. the smalls are perfect fit, the others need a dab of silicone, did this ti my 761 Brockway- really dresses the truck up!! clay Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Lmackattack-I am trouble shooting/ fixing the front rear and rear rear temparture guages on my RW 613. The wiring diagrams I have from Mack don't mention or show anything for these 2 guages. Do you have any info that would be of help?There is a single 14 guage wire coming from each sensor that was cut off just in front of the cab/ firewall. Haven't been able to find continuity from the guages to anywhere on the fire wall.Any help?Let me look for a post on here. I think someone had sent me a wireing diagram last year from a super liner that had axel temp gauges.... If I recall the signal wires all went from the dash to a junction block on the cab firewall and then on to their specific component. the power came from a source behind the dash and just jumped to each gauge. will look when I get off work today. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 LMack- thanks, that would be a great help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Ok found the diagram but it was sent to me as a message. I will have to download it on my home computer and reload it in a post. Will do that tomorrow when I get back in front of my computer. I'm on my I pad right now...anyways I was correct in saying the signal wires all went to a firewall junction block. The gauge ground and power wires come from a behind the dash soirce then just jump from one to the next. Rear diffs showed a ground wire from the diff to the frame. will have the exploded view for you soon! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28331-gauge-covers/#findComment-146703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.