1972 Nova Gets Classic Dash With Autometer Cobalt Gauges Part 1

[@SidewaysInTraffic]

Thank you so much for the video. I can't decide to go with the setup or the Holley EFI 12" digital screen, but I think I like these more.

[@stevesgarage7644]

The Holley model is pretty nice, but it is just a screen. With these you get digital gauges with a mechanical look which i personally preferred.

[@TheBroLounge]

Any reason you went with Classic Dash instead of the Auto Meter kit?

[@stevesgarage7644]

They are AutoMeter gauges, but the AM dash was too much $$$.

[@TheBroLounge]

@@stevesgarage7644 Whats the difference? They both look the same, ABS plastic.

[@stevesgarage7644]

@@TheBroLounge Correct. The difference at the time was the price.

[@thediycarmedic4822]

Do you happen to know the part numbers for these 6 gauges?

[@stevesgarage7644]

This is the kit I bought. www.autometer.com/6-gauge-direct-fit-dash-kit-nova-69-76-cobalt.html

[@zekeil]

How much did that package cost?

[@stevesgarage7644]

I don't like to list prices, but you can certainly visit ClassicDash.com and see for yourself. Prices may change so it's best to go there instead. This is who I purchased it from. classicdash.com/product/1969-74-nova-chevy-ii-complete-6-gauge-panel-with-auto-meter-5-gauges/

[@DjChrisChip]

Are these the analog versions?

[@stevesgarage7644]

A combination of both analog and digital. They do not take a mechanical connection such as a spindle cable to drive them. Talking about the speedo here. It takes a digital signal from the AR5 transmission's sensor, passes that to the ECU and the speedometer wire then connects to this gauge. The gauge turns it into an analog needle. Make sense? However, you CAN buy an analog sender unit for older transmissions to convert the signal that this gauge needs. Autometer.com has everything you need to do that. The other gauges are also digital. Oil sender is a converted pressure to grounding signal. Tach is a lead straight from the ECU. Fuel is standard analog. Temp takes a digital temp sensor at the engine head. Volt meter is standard 12v signal.

[@DjChrisChip]

@@stevesgarage7644 will the analog gauges light up at night?

[@stevesgarage7644]

@@DjChrisChip Look at the part-2 video. They light up nicely. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2bUpmuHrtRrf9k