TO THE POWER OF FUN
July 16, 2023
THE AUTO BUILDER
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F-THIS!
When the illustrious Mr. Foose set pencil to paper, the creativity flowed all the way from the design input on this truck to the catchy appellation, “F-This.” That he titled it means that not only can he draw, but he’s a funny guy, too.
LED BRAKE LIGHTS
Regular maintenance is rarely stressed enough, and trailer safety is often a direct result of a good preventative-maintenance schedule. Just like changing the oil in your tow rig, it’s easy to suffer from the “out of sight, out of mind” syndrome.
INTERNATIONAL MUSCLE
“It looks like a Chevelle, but what’s up with that grille? Why does this Chevelle have a Pontiac dash in it? Where did you get the special side trim?” These are questions often heard by muscle car enthusiast Nick Hedgecoth, shortly after pulling his ’64 Acadian Beaumont into position at a car show or cruise-in. This mixture of components puzzles many enthusiasts, but it makes for a great-looking car that will always get attention because of its unique styling.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix LED Digital Gauge Panel for ’73–’87 Chevy/GMC Trucks
The Smartest Way to Modernize Your Vintage Chevy Interior
Upgrade your square-body dash game with the ultimate blend of modern precision and classic truck aesthetics. If your ride is a ’73-’87 Chevy or GMC and you’re ready to swap out that outdated cluster, this digital panel means business.
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The Auto Builder Staff
Photos courtesy of Intellitronix
Striking Looks, Real-Time Feedback
The digital gauge panel brings a sleek new face to your truck interior—think bold LED read-outs, crisp graphics, and that aggressive dashboard presence your build demands. Speedometer capacity hits 255 MPH, the tachometer sweeps up to 9,900 RPM, and fuel, oil pressure, and water temperature readouts are instantaneous and accurate. With the smoked plexiglass faceplate, you get a stealth-look interior that screams pro-level craftsmanship.
Tech That Works as Hard as You Do
This isn’t just a visual upgrade—it’s a performance-driven instrumentation solution. One-button speedometer calibration works across any tire size, gear ratio, or transmission type. Senders for oil pressure and water temp ensure you’re reading real data, and the panel handles mechanical or electronic transmissions with ease. For builders running modern swaps, it’s plug-and-play capable and ready for serious duty.
Premium Upgrades for Next-Level Builds
🎨 Custom Colors – For enthusiasts who want to dial in a personalized look, the Intellitronix analog gauge panel offers seven vibrant LED color options—blue, green, red, white, teal, orange, and pink—so you can match your dashboard glow to your build’s vibe. Whether you prefer a subtle white backlight or a bold teal pop, the color options let you fine-tune your interior aesthetic without sacrificing performance or readability.
⚡ Universal Gauge Harness — Clean, pro-style wiring made simple: an 8-foot color-coded harness with quick-connects and full support for water temp, oil pressure, tach, voltmeter, fuel level, speedometer, dash lights, turn indicators and high beam.
🔥 LS Swap Kit — Perfect for GM modern-engine installs: includes 12 mm & 16 mm bushings plus a 10 K-Ω ½-watt resistor so your new powerplant talks perfectly with the digital panel.
🚀 Optional GPS Speedometer Sending Unit — A true plug-in solution with 3-wire hookup, built-in GPS, and compatibility with 4,000 / 8,000 / 16,000 PPM speedometers to eliminate errors from tire or gear changes.
Installation & Package Details
You get the full kit: sending units, sensors, hardware and the installation instructions required for your classic truck. The fitment covers ’73-’87 Chevy and GMC pickups, and the panel includes a lifetime warranty—so you’re covered on performance and reliability.
Why It Wins
If your build is all show and performance but the stock dash cluster is holding things back, the Intellitronix digital panel delivers exceptional style, accuracy, and durability. Whether you’re on main street or on track, your instrumentation won’t just look sharp—it’ll perform like it matters.
LIFETIME WARRANTY. DIGITAL PRECISION. SHOW-CAR LOOKS.
They come with a Lifetime Guarantee and are made in the USA! If you’re not 100% completely satisfied, then just arrange to send it back!
👉 Ready to upgrade? CLICK HERE to hit the Intellitronix’s site and bring your dash into the future.
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