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A1 guages in a 12v jeep?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by aallison, Dec 25, 2007.

  1. Dec 25, 2007
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    I'm building a cj6 from parts. I really like the military A1 dash. I know of a decient source for them and I see them on Ebay fairly often.

    I have a 304. How hard would it be to use the A1's guage console in a cj6 full of aftermarket gas tanks, lights, alterator, etc.

    Or would it be eaiser to get an A1 dash plate and buy all new guages that look kinda like the military guages?

    Thanks.......
     
    aallison, Dec 25, 2007
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  2. Dec 25, 2007
    farfle

    farfle old dog

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    IIRC mil spec is 24v. I'd go with the aftermarket 12v.
     
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  3. Dec 25, 2007
    M38a1diesel

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    I was planning on doing exactly that. Retrofitting the original panel with either S&W or Datcon.

    Here's an M37 that's been retrofitted with 12v Datcon gauges (not to mention a 4BT :drool: ): http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/speedometer.htm
     
    M38a1diesel, Dec 25, 2007
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    w3srl

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    X2, the military gauges were all electrical except for the speedometer. Autometer makes a set of black-faced gauges that are close to the stock look if you paint the bezels..
     
    w3srl, Dec 25, 2007
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  5. Dec 26, 2007
    1963cj5

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    A1 dash will work..same as a m170 hence forth m170 and cj6 are almost identical ..Pick-up a a1 dash on e-bay or a repo and go from there...I have seen complete dash sets(guages) go CHEAP lately on e-pay.....
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2007
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    But I thought the military electrical system was 24V and my CJ will be 12v. Also, will the tach work on the v8?

    If this would work, it would be too cool...........
     
    aallison, Dec 27, 2007
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  7. Dec 28, 2007
    1963cj5

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    I have a m38 I just bought recently and the po made it 12 v ..using the original guages.I would go fot it..
     
    1963cj5, Dec 28, 2007
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