Volt meter conversion for 66 Plymouth???

[gtx6970]

Anyone ever done one using a modern volt Meter in place of the stock amp gauge

If so. Care to share details please

 

[diesel_lv]

Pretty sure I read a post on here a few yrs ago of someone detailing that very thing. Search bar. I had mine done when I had my gauges refurbished.

 

[493 Mike]

Cheap little voltmeters with digital readout are available and even include a charging port for your phone. Good to mount inside the glove box.
Mike

 

[ckessel]

When I was looking for USB charge ports to put in the car, replace the cig unit since I don't smoke, there were several that included digital volt readouts on the face.

 

[1MYTGTX]

Will be doing this shortly. I already have the voltmeter I am going to use and I have a spare ammeter/oil psi light gauge on the way
stay tuned

 

[AR67GTX]

I’ve read that Redline gauges does a conversion but I’m not sure for what years.

Services - Redline Gauge Works

 

[toolmanmike]

I have one of these in each car. It displays volts until you plug in your phone then it displays the amp draw going into your phone. I bought them on E bay.

 

[gtx6970]

My goal here is 2 fold.
Bypass the ammeter and update to a volt meter in same process. Yet keep it stock appearing

I have a spare cluster I may play with to see if its possible and yet keep it all stock appearance

 

[toolmanmike]

My goal here is 2 fold.
Bypass the ammeter and update to a volt meter in same process. Yet keep it stock appearing

I have a spare cluster I may play with to see if its possible and yet keep it all stock appearance

I have seen a thread or two on A bodies. You have to find a volt gauge the same size and sweep that the original gauge is, disassemble it and put it in place of the original gauge. I will see if I can find the thread.

 

[toolmanmike]

Anyone ever done one using a modern volt Meter in place of the stock amp gauge

If so. Care to share details please

Ammeter to voltmeter conversion

I am getting ready to order a wiring harness kit for my 68 barracuda. I am finding out I need to change from an ammeter to a voltmeter. How do I do that while keeping the stock gauge and have it read correctly

www.forabodiesonly.com

Post #20 get's into it.

 

[T2R9]

I have done a couple of them. As Toolman said its a matter of finding the right size gauge and sweep that you need. It can take some fitting to get it sitting just right but it's usually worth it.
The last one I did recently.

My Rallye Gauge Ammeter to Voltmeter conversion

First off this thread is not meant to be an ammeter vs voltmeter thread. I have no issues using a properly maintained ammeter. In my case with my 74 the ammeter was smoked so bad it was not savable and I did not have a spare so I decided to convert it to a volt meter. This is the standard...

www.forbbodiesonly.com

 

[gtx6970]

ps, Im looking at this gauge for the conversion due to the needled is straight up in the 12 volt position

2" 52mm Mechanical White LED Car Auto Volt Voltmeter Voltage Gauge Meter 8-16V | eBay?

 

[Billccm]

Search around this thread


Post in thread '1969 GTX....The T stands for tetanus' 1969 GTX....The T stands for tetanus

 

[Billccm]

I remember @threewood did this conversion.

 

[TTSaleen]

Mine is a 68 so not exactly like yours, but here's what/how I did mine.
Link to video

 

[RJ Squirrel]

I used a Bosch 8215 I got at a local auto parts store worked great

 

[RJ Squirrel]

Heres the gauge after being removed from the can- easy to attach your own face plate to it

 

[1MYTGTX]

Heres the gauge after being removed from the can- easy to attach your own face plate to itView attachment 1656338

I will be using the same one but I got the FST 8205...the white faced one....got it cheaper than the black faced one! LOL