Pontiac Solstice Forum - View Single Post - mod of stock gauge cluster in V8's??

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Originally Posted by solmio

Did I see somewhere that in the console of a V8 conversion the guage cluster had been modified to sit much closer to the front surface of the console, in other words, the black plastic gauge tunnels had been shortened or eliminated? I could swear I saw a photo of that on some thread but now I can't find it.

If this is correct, why and how was that done? I'm not a big fan of the tunnels and have been thinking about doing a mod to bring the gauges up out of their stock recessed position. I guess glare could be an issue. If I'm gonna do it, now's the time becasue as you can see my console is totally disassembled for other work.

Intimidator's V8 has a custom gauge cluster like you describe. But I believe the gauges where replaced totally

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	Critterman Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BalWashington, MD	Quote: Originally Posted by solmio Did I see somewhere that in the console of a V8 conversion the guage cluster had been modified to sit much closer to the front surface of the console, in other words, the black plastic gauge tunnels had been shortened or eliminated? I could swear I saw a photo of that on some thread but now I can't find it. If this is correct, why and how was that done? I'm not a big fan of the tunnels and have been thinking about doing a mod to bring the gauges up out of their stock recessed position. I guess glare could be an issue. If I'm gonna do it, now's the time becasue as you can see my console is totally disassembled for other work. Intimidator's V8 has a custom gauge cluster like you describe. But I believe the gauges where replaced totally __________________ BIX A BEL Cool, Ebony leather, Chrome, loaded, no XM/onstar Founding member of the "Lost Sols Club" Deposit (1100) - 9/29/05, 1101/1102 - 2 Feb 06, 2500 - 7 Feb 06, 3000 - 8 Feb 06, 3100 - 13 Feb 06, 3300 - 13 Feb 06, 3400 - 14 Feb 06, 3800 - 24 Feb 06 (112544), 4000 - 24 Feb 06, 4150 - 24 Feb 06 dealer expected deliver 6 March, arrived 28 Feb, picked up that night w 3.2 miles on the clock :) NOT WAITING ANY MORE!