Popular Post scottwetzel Posted March 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2015 ok so I know a lot of you guys like keeping these trucks original and don't get me wrong I do too buuuuut the truck never really had any gauges so when installing some I went with Autometer. I just like the way they look, I ended up going with the carbon fiber to kinda match the black dash and I went with needles not digital to keep it old school. My truck only had a fuel gauge and a air pressure gauge on the right side when I purchased it. I installed 2 fuel gauges and a fuel sender in the passengers side tank to measure fuel accurately. also install 2 air gauges instead of the factory gauge that read both tanks with one gauge. I installed a boost gauge and a pyrometer as well. The gauges on the left side of the wheel (oil pressure, volt, and water temp) are factor currently. Im gonna switch them out too but that panel is such a pain in the ___ to remove with that oil pressure gauge in there. Any tips? Finally I changed all the switches out with chrome switches with led lights on them when lite. 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 looks nice. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 thanks greengiant2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Looks good when my gauges come in I will be changing the volt and oil pressure on mine I will let you know then, I think the water temp will be the hard one. 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Looks good to me, nothing wrong with some modern technology. Autometer's are made about 10 min from my house.I even have one in the B-model. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEL ADDICTION Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 They're not that hard to change. The oil line screws off the back of the gauge and the water temp should be electric, so there's only 4 wires to take off with a 5/16" or 3/8" nut driver, unless it's a manual sending unit, in which case you have to start at the water manifold and work backwards to the dash. If I can do it, anybody can. Your dash looks good. I'm a fan of keeping them original for the most part, but what you did looks just as nice. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Looks good when my gauges come in I will be changing the volt and oil pressure on mine I will let you know then, I think the water temp will be the hard one.When I take the 4 screws that hold the panel in place there is still tension. I'm thinking the oil pressure gauge is holding it in. Not sure how to remove it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I have had to tug on them to get a little slack before. Try pulling your speedo and tach panel loose. I can't remember, but you may be able to peek in from behind the tach and see what's hanging you up. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks petermack reel addiction and jakebrake86. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nice upgrade,Scott! Like to keep them somewhat original myself. But that does look nice, even if it's not OEM. I call it "personalizing" your ride. Al 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nice upgrade,Scott! Like to keep them somewhat original myself. But that does look nice, even if it's not OEM. I call it "personalizing" your ride. AlWell thanks. I use my truck everyday so I like keeping her sharp! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 the oil pressure gauge has a sensor on the back that a wire hooks in to mine was turned so it sat behind the dash so had to pull it out to the side with a twist, I did not pull the center dash like jake said but I will when i do the install, my temp gauge is manual so I have to start at the engine to redo that panel. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 oh man,,,nice job,,looks real good,,,,sorry no suggestion for the removal....good luck...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I would say they look High-tech.My personal preferance is a stock look although it's much better to have it carefuly customized than poor or ruined.My like is under the pic Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Paint it pink and put 10 airhorns on it. Its your truck.buy the way nice work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 That looks very nice. i definitely wouldn't worry about it not being original. It still fits in with the truck. I'm going to do the same with mine when it comes time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Looks good Scott, did you ever find a good place to run your boost/vacuum line? Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Upgrading the gauge package to show more information is a good thing. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Looks good Scott, did you ever find a good place to run your boost/vacuum line?I ran it to one of the ports on the intake manifold and used a snubber to eliminate the gauge flutter. Seems to work good. I didn't want to cut and tap into the cooler piping. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted March 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2015 I got mine today and this is what they look like. I ordered from summit the gauges were $40 each but spent $100 to take advantage of free shipping, I ordered a few odds and ends and still waiting on a wire wheel. I need to heat the upper corner with the heat gun to shrink it but other than that I think turned out pretty good. (the gauges are straight its the angle of the picture) 4 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-282977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I got mine today and this is what they look like. I ordered from summit the gauges were $40 each but spent $100 to take advantage of free shipping, I ordered a few odds and ends and still waiting on a wire wheel. I need to heat the upper corner with the heat gun to shrink it but other than that I think turned out pretty good. (the gauges are straight its the angle of the picture) 20150317_122001.jpeg20150317_171413.jpeg20150317_171435.jpegLookin good!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-283006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Lookin good!!!ThanksWhat did you use to cover the dash panel? I bought a vinyl print that matched pretty close to the original, I had to buy a roll of it when I redid the R so I have a lot left over. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-283013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 ThanksWhat did you use to cover the dash panel? I bought a vinyl print that matched pretty close to the original, I had to buy a roll of it when I redid the R so I have a lot left over. Do you mean where mine is black and yours is wood? If so mine is a superliner 2. They had black planels. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-283035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Yes that is what I was wondering, is it just painted or some kind of vinyl? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39271-put-new-gauges-and-switches-in-the-superlinerwhat-do-u-think/#findComment-283053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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