Well I'm finally back at my FJ40 project and want to make a custom dash. I couldn't find any reference to programmable speedometers and stock t-case's, has anyone done this? What parts (speedo & sender) work with the stock t-case? If not electronic what adapter do I need for the cable to mate to a mechanical speedometer. Also I'd like opinions on Autometer vs VDO guages.

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Kurt

I just completed one on my 71 Cruiser about a month ago. I made my own dash panel out of aluminum and made 3 cut-outs.
There are 2 - 3 1/8 holes and a 2" hole in the center for my fuel gauge. I used the smaller VDO speedo and tach due to limited space.

I had an old Cockpit Tach and bought a matching Cockpit programmable Speedo 120MPH, PN VDO 437050, from Summit Racing for $113.95, an electronic sender, PN VDO 340-011 from a local speedo shop. Also you need an adapter that screws onto the 3spd transfer case. The e-brake cable is in the way and you need the adapter to clear it. The sender unit is screwed onto the adapter, which is basicall a short speedo cable. I had mine cut to @12". You could have it cut it any length. I paid $35 for it.

I really like the VDO over the Autometer because of the quality and the local speedo shop carries VDO only. Maybe both of them are just as good.

Good luck.

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Hey thanks for the heads up on the parking brake cable. I had located a sender but forgot about the tight space behind the cable and it wouldn't have fit. I did order a new speedo cable that will connect the t-case and electronic sender but long enough to put the sender under the dash. For $6 more than a short cable I thought it would be more protected out of the elements.

Kurt

Here ia a pic of my new dash. I used all Auto Meter guages because i have only heard good things about them. As far as getting a sending unit or spedo cable for an Auto Meter guage. Auto Meter works with a compant that will make you any sender or cable that you could possably need.

This is also a link to an old thread about custom dashes (alot of good info).
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45198&highlight=dash


http://www.auburnextremeracing.com/drivers/michael/guages.jpg

I didn't realize you could stick as much as 4 smaller gauges on that small panel.

Good job. I like it.

The speedo looks like a mechanical type. It's probably less expensive to get an adapter for that, than buying the electronic sender.

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