AT ONE WITH THE PAVEMENT
April 5, 2024
THE AUTO BUILDER
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CANDY COUPE
It all started when Jacky White found a basket case ’32 Chevrolet coupe. The old Chevy may have come home in pieces, but at least the pieces were very good. The coupe was complete, and for a 70-year-old body, it was in excellent condition. After getting all of the pieces back to his home shop, a quick inventory indicated that the car was complete, from the cowl lights and bumpers to all four steel fenders. In short, Jacky White had everything he needed to build a ’32 Chevy street rod.
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.
ONE REMARKABLE DAY WITH THE LEGENDARY XR-6
It was summer of 1981 when the phone rang. On the other end was Bob Juliano, calling to tell me about a car we might be interested in for Rodder’s Digest Magazine. The car was none other than the 1963 Oakland Roadster Show winning, XR-6. While the XR-6 remained on the show circuit well into the sixties, it had become somewhat forgotten of late.
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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 If your ride is a ’73-’87 Chevy or GMC and you’re ready to swap out that outdated cluster, this digital panel means business.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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