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driver88

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68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
« on: November 12, 2020, 02:40:18 AM »
I have an original 1968 console with the original clock - I'd like to install a set of the factory four gauges in place of the clock. ( my car was originally a six cylinder, so it couldn't have had the gauge package ) Will I need to buy a new console made for the gauges ? OR, will the clock with it's base, come out and then the gauges with their base fit in its place ? ( we haven't taken it apart yet - I'm just trying to find out if I need to find a console "made for the gauges" )
1968 RS Coupe A/C P/S P/B P/W AM/FM
Head Rests, Tilt Wheel, Speed Warning, Rear Defog, Posi,
Folding Rear Seat, Sport Steering Wheel, Custom Interior
. . with sixteen more and a BASE SIX CYLINDER originally.

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Re: 68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2020, 01:31:58 PM »
Nope, same console for all applications. Just remove the clock with the mounting plate.
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Re: 68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2020, 03:48:27 PM »
THANKS . . I always thought that was how it is, but I saw another post that made me think I'd better check.
1968 RS Coupe A/C P/S P/B P/W AM/FM
Head Rests, Tilt Wheel, Speed Warning, Rear Defog, Posi,
Folding Rear Seat, Sport Steering Wheel, Custom Interior
. . with sixteen more and a BASE SIX CYLINDER originally.

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Re: 68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2020, 05:20:01 PM »
And add/install new wiring harness with a change of temp sender and few other minor things
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Re: 68 Console With Clock Replaced With The Four Factory Gauges ?
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2020, 08:16:14 PM »
Yes . . I bought all those things already, I hope we have everything to do the "project". I also read that it would be better to have a Voltmeter instead of the Amp meter that comes with the four gauge kit - I see I can buy one separately - do you recommend changing that out too ? ( I think they said it worked better if the engine didn't have stock ignition - mine has an electronic distributor ) THANKS for your help . . . 
1968 RS Coupe A/C P/S P/B P/W AM/FM
Head Rests, Tilt Wheel, Speed Warning, Rear Defog, Posi,
Folding Rear Seat, Sport Steering Wheel, Custom Interior
. . with sixteen more and a BASE SIX CYLINDER originally.