Gauge Cluster Wiring Kits

[bullet]

I'm trying to wire in my gauges and finding it a bit stupid doing each gauge terminal separate, not to mention difficulty in disconnection later if need be.
I have a cluster of 6 Classic VDO gauges, Speedo, RPM, water, temp. volt and fuel.

I've been to VDO and other gauge manufacturers and their sites are not helpful at all. Been to Ron Francis Wiring ( as that's who kit I have ), the kit doesn't come with quick disconnect plugs for gauges, so I've left a message there for tech help.

There was a member here a month or so back that had just wired his duece, I believe, and his wiring looked clean and easily accessible with quick release plugs. Can anyone enlighten me on who the member was or where to get gauge kits or the bare bones quick release plugs so I can wire them myself.

[36_5W]

Bullet,

I used a "Molex" connector on my gauge cluster.

They are inexpensive and you can assemble them yourself.

If you need more info let me know.

Craig

[bullet]

Yeah Craig,
Do you know if all gauge manufacturers use the same configuration at the back of gauge(s) and is the Molex a universal plug to plug right into the gauge. OR ....... do I need to wire the Molex to the terminals and the Molex becomes a pigtail off the gauge to the wiring harness ? Not sure if I'm making myself clear.

[36_5W]

The molex connector is just a male/female connector for wires. It does not plug onto the gauge itself. They come in 1,2,3,4,6,9,12 etc points. I think I used the 9 point connector pair. They are also keyed, so you can't plug in backwards. The 9 point connector is about 1" square.

I will see if I have any pictures of it at home tonight.

C

[36_5W]

http://www.molex.com/molex/family/intro.jsp?superFamOID=-8810&pageTitle=Introduction&channel=Products&familyOID=-8623&chanName=family&frellink=Introduction

[PG409]

Bullet
I wired the gauges on the '39 Chevy years ago with a plug I purchased at
NAPA. Put it all together on the workbench and simply plugged it into the
harness under the dash.
Hardest part was remembering which wire went where.

[bullet]

Thanks Craig,
I'll check that site out.

Sure wish I could find the thread / post showing the back of a members dash with gauges all nicely wired in.

Here's my dash with gauges and homemade bezel. Went a little overboard on the design, not sure if I like it. I may change the shape of it at a later date.

http://www.angelfire.com/super/1950bulletnose/Dash3.jpg

[johnny37]

When I wired the 37 I made my own harness using plugs from Lordco. I made a small harness for each gauge so I could take out one gauge or all of them by unplugging only one harness at a time. One evening at the dining room table was all it took, and a small diagram I made up to match everything under the dash. The plugs can only go together one way, so that makes it almost idiot proof.

[53chevyply]

Bullet

I posted a car/guage/lites/ignition wiring diagram previously (as a digital file). I can forward it to you if you wish, just send me a PM?

[53chevyply]

You have mail!!

[34ford]

Bullet:DLooks like you’re doing a nice job .I use weather pack connectors. They come in single pins all the way up to 6 pins .Depending on your environment these connectors are waterproof .We also use a number label on all connectors . Never put the same connectors within reach of each other .As you get older the numbers get blurry. You will find wiring tends to group in their own directions, so group them and put them on one plug .If for instance you want two 5 pin connectors close to each other reverse each one .One male and one female going out, that way you can't make a mistake plugging them in .When doing a dash, you can disconnect it in minutes and put it on the bench to either service or to access dash components. Use tie straps all along neatly group wires that way wires do not tangle. Check out the dash on my 34.
http://www.canadianrodder.com/Feature%20Pages/Klowak/Pages/kkart33.htm

Bob