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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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I finally got around to taking some pictures of my truck. Here's the gauges I installed:





Here's a nighttime pic. I'm not sure why the pillar gauges look like they're a different color green, but they're the same color in person:



And here's some random exterior shots showing off the taillights I won from CarDomain:





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I'm working on steadily eliminating all of the chrome. Next, I'm planning on replacing the front bumper and grille with red ones (like the Sport models) and putting a flat black rear bumper on. After that, I'm going to get some black rims, too.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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What? Getting rid of all the chrome!?!? Are you insane????

J/K. Sorry, I like my chrome.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Looks great. Where did you get the pillar?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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The pillar is made by AutoMeter. It comes in black, and it has the exact same texture as the stock pillars. I was able to find some color-matching spray paint to make it match exact.

I like chrome, too, but only on darker colored trucks. I think bright red looks best with flat black accents.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Lookin good Dusty [sm=smiley20.gif]
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Looking great bro, thats exactly what i want to do. Can we get a price range for the gauges, and temp meters.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Looking great bro, thats exactly what i want to do. Can we get a price range for the gauges, and temp meters.
Sure thing. Here are all the parts on Summit Racing:

Triple Pillar Pod, No Speaker ($59.95)

Interior Spray Paint, Chrysler Medium Mist Grey ($12.95)

Auto Meter Z-Series Manifold Vacuum Gauge ($46.95)

Auto Meter Z-Series Oil Temperature Gauge ($42.88)

Auto Meter Z-Series Transmission Temperature Gauge ($43.95)

Auto Meter Transmission Temperature Manifold, 3/8" Tubing ($37.95)
(This part lets you install the gauge sender directly on the pressure line coming out of the transmission. It is really easy and creates a nice, clean installation.)

I installed the oil temperature gauge sender in the stock drainplug. I had a speed shop drill and tap the plug.

I sourced the wiring for the illumination and power circuits from the radio.

EDIT:

If you want to have the gauges light up green like the stock gauges, get three of these LED bulbs, too:

Auto Meter Green LED Bulb ($12.95)

 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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I didn't know Autometer sold green bulbs now. I have those stupid green covers on mine and I think they really darken them up. Thanks for the link !!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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I didn't know Autometer sold green bulbs now. I have those stupid green covers on mine and I think they really darken them up. Thanks for the link !!
You're welcome! Those green LEDs that Auto Meter sells are wicked bright, too.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Looks good bud. Thnx For the paint tip. hehe.. looks like your interior just got a nice coat..
Im also dropping all the chrome.. Gonna have the "Black Knight"[sm=gears.gif] when I get done.
Here is the list of things im getting for mine.. plus my pillar..

Rims:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...n-2007/185.jpg

Alarm-Power Windows-Keyless Entry-RemoteStart:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...AlarmTruck.gif

Paint Job:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...n-2007/ram.jpg

Hood Scoops:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...ScoopsPair.jpg

Nerf Bars:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a..._4door_blk.jpg

Tinted Windows:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...07/Gary007.jpg

Grille Inserts:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a..._94_01_ram.jpg

Fog Lights(Smoked):
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...07/4581444.jpg

Fog Light Covers (Black):
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a.../fog-bezel.jpg

Stereo:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...-2007/8960.jpg

Bull Guard:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a.../BullGuard.jpg

Grille:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...blackgrill.jpg

Bumper:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...rontbumper.jpg

Roll Pan:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...fx-rollpan.jpg

Tires:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...2007/Tires.jpg

Light Bar (Not Sure Yet):
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...7/LightBar.jpg

KC Lights:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...-2007/88_1.jpg

3' Lift Kit:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...7/35910_lg.jpg

Duel Super 44's:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...4_cent_off.jpg

Switches (Red):
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...n-2007/190.jpg

Red L.E.D.'s (Air Vents):
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...n-2007/696.jpg

Red L.E.D.'s(Under Hood & Interier):
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...-2007/Leds.jpg

5.9L:
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...ge59turb_s.jpg

Headlights(Smoked):
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...AM94_BK_OP.jpg

Tailights(Smoked):<br>
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...M94-LED-SM.jpg

3rd Brake Light<br>
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...RAM94LERSM.jpg

Gonna Get reupholstered black fabric Seats, with custom RED dodge logo on head rests.
New Black Carpet.
New Dash.
Needle Kit, and Chrome Face Plate for gauges.



 
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