How To Install Gauges In A Muscle Car / Old Truck

Setting up aftermarket gauges in my 1978 Camaro & 1979 Squarebody GMC Sierra.

[@RileyFaschoway]

Dude… this was a really awesome video
I am buying a 1973 Pontiac Ventura and it’s got nothing but a fuel gauge lol so I’d like to see what the motor is doing.
You definitely will make this easy to do once I get the keys for the car first mod I’ll be doing!!
And you were right I didn’t think it was that simple lol. The more ya learn. Thanks dude 🤘🏻😎

[@CarGuyV8]

Glad I could help 👍

[@ravenrivera1950]

Nice man! I have a 90 K5 blazer and 91 Camaro RS

[@2clappedout477]

Also have a 91 rs , hell of a car!

[@yashuwasaves]

the oil line hose on the set you got pulls right through when its hook up and titen down you can pull it out with eas i guess youll have to flaer it out like a brake line some

[@RigoHernandezJr.]

This video was awesome man, appreciate it!!
This is coming from someone who hates wiring stuff!! Lol

[@CarGuyV8]

Thanks for watching!

[@S80810]

Hey man! I've got the same gauges as you in my 1980 Camaro. I've got a bit of a unique situation. The volt gauge works perfectly, but the water temp and oil pressure each have their own faults. The oil pressure doesn't work at all, but when my friend lightly tapped the back of the gauge, it shot up to 40 pounds which is where it's at permanently now. The water temperature gauge works, but it seems to be inaccurate. It shoots up to 220 degrees after start up before falling back down to 170 degrees and then not moving at all; no matter how hard I drive or the ambient temperature. Have any advice?

[@CarGuyV8]

@@S80810 they’re mechanical gauges, so it sounds like they’re faulty and need replaced.

[@jackperry9369]

Thanks so much sir I am doing this soon in my project monza

[@johngarcia6847]

Thanks man, that helps!

[@xxtremelyfeatl]

Where is the Voltage plugged into

[@CarGuyV8]

What do you mean? The 12v power comes from the fuse box.

[@hughphillips67Mustang]

My 67 mustange temp and oil guages dont use use hoses. It's all electrical. So these wouldn't work.

[@davidcaldarola5188]

Can someone tell me why these are used? If I see a restomod classic car that has these gauges, does it mean the original gauges are not working?

[@CarGuyV8]

They tend to be more accurate than factory gauges. Also some old cars/trucks don’t have these gauges but rather have warning lights when something is out of spec. Also these look good.

[@davidcaldarola5188]

@@CarGuyV8 - Thanks for the quick reply. I'm a straight restoration guy myself - I don't like it when a classic original is modified. Also, I noticed a '49 Oldsmobile for sale and it has had over 18,000 "unique" viewers, but no one seems to want to buy it. I was afraid the inclusion of the modern gauges might have meant the original gauges aren't working. There must be something about the car that is scaring buyers off, but I don't know what.

[@CarGuyV8]

@@davidcaldarola5188 I’d highly doubt the aftermarket gauges would scare away a buyer. Might just be because it’s a niche vehicle with a lot of window shoppers.

[@chriscothrum5126]

Most cars don't have actual guages. Just dummy lights.

[@eligiotello9337]

That is exactly .what it means.!

[@1986Honda4trax]

You probably have no idea but would that specific kit come with a fitting that would work in an international sv345 engine for the water temp?

[@CarGuyV8]

I don’t know, but there is a water pump fitting kit that Autozone and some online stores sell. One of those kits would probably have the right adapter to use these gauges.

[@1986Honda4trax]

@@CarGuyV8 I’ll search for on of those kits when I go to buy a guage set, I love the old internationals, just they aren’t like Chevys in that parts are readily available

[@sobercompanionnyc-losangeles]

😎👍🏻😎

[@manuelnajera1521]

which sealants did you use?

[@CarGuyV8]

I don’t know what you mean

[@irasutton5425]

𝓅𝓇o𝓂o𝓈𝓂 😌

[@yashuwasaves]

the oil line hose on the set you got pulls right through when its hook up and titen down you can pull it out with eas i guess youll have to flaer it out like a brake line some

[@CarGuyV8]

I’ve never had any trouble with these oil gauges. I’ve ran these in 2 different vehicles and the lines feel sturdy enough to me.