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The voltmeter in the photo above started its life as an OEM '73 ammeter. The gauge shop replaced the ammeter mechanism with a VDO voltmeter mechanism, then replaced both gauge faces with custom faces. They can really do whatever you want. If you wanted your gauges to look 100% OEM, you could have them install a voltmeter mechanism but leave the AMPS gauge face alone. It would act as a voltmeter but only you would know.

I used North Hollywood Speedometer & Clock to do the work. I also had them put an electronic mechanism in my OEM speedo and a VDO quartz mechanism in a non-working OEM GTS analog clock I bought on eBay for $25.

One of the best reasons to switch to a voltmeter is that, you can then organize your console gauge and switch wiring with new quick release connectors, so you can remove your console panel quickly and easily, without worrying about the ultra-critical ammeter connections.

Also, for those people who think an Ammeter is better than a Voltmeter, read this FAQ on the Autometer web site:

http://www.autometer.com/tech_...wer.aspx?sid=1&qid=5