'70 Duster Revival: Drag Racing Heart | Pro Touring Soul

As great as the factory gauges are, I felt the need for a little more detailed information on the running condition of the car – so a set of VDO analog gauges was purchased. (Tachometer, Oil Pressure, Water Temperature and Voltmeter) Because I was no longer using the bulky air conditioning/vent system, the bottom of the dash now provided a great mounting space. Not wanting the new gauges to be too noticeable I chose the smaller 2 1/16” diameter units. The new bezel was built from sheet aluminum by my friend Brandon. He’s a got a natural talent for fab work. We later painted the bezel black like the rest of the interior and then remounted it to the dash with the wiring routed and loomed behind the scenes.

Having an accurate reading on the vitals has proven to be a wise investment in peace of mind.