A History of Success…
2021-Released an all new cluster for 1960-63 C/10 trucks, completing the lineup for squarebody trucks from 1964-87
2021-Owner John McLeod is inducted into the Daryl Starbird Rod and Custom Hall of Fame
2021-Released the all new cluster for 1933-34 Ford Cars
2021-Classic Instruments’ 33-34 Ford car package wins a new product award at Louisville show
2021-Classic Instruments Appoints Scott Avery to be the head of the Performance Division
2021-Released two all new styles for the 54-55 Truck Package
2020-Classic Instruments is awarded a Safety Award for zero lost time injuries and restricted time again
2020-Released two all new styles for the 1947-53 Truck Package
2020-Released our 1967-72 Truck package, in select styles, now including the new OLED speedometer
2020-Released our 1967-68 Mustang package, in select styles, now including the new OLED speedometer
2020-Released an all new cluster for 1966-67 Novas
2020-Classic Instruments signs on to attend several shows with the Arrington Performance Team
2020-Classic Instruments ads the 79-86 Fox Body Mustang to the Classic Dash kit offering
2020-Releases a Corvette retro-fit cluster
2020-Released a 51-56 Ford-O-Matic transmission pulse generator adapter
2019-Partnered with Classic Dash to offer Mopar dash insert kits
2019-Released a brand-new size clock, 2 5/8”, across all series
2019-Shop Tour featured in Rodding USA Magazine
2019-Released a brand-new cluster for 1966-67 Chevelles
2019-Classic Instruments signs on for sponsorship with NMCA
2019-Released a brand-new performance speedometer equipped with a digital information screen
2019-Added metric options to the 1973-87 Squarebody cluster
2019-Classic Instruments’ 1966-67 Chevelle cluster wins New Product Award at the Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, OH
2019-Owner John McLeod wins an HRIA Industry Recognition Award at SEMA
2019-Classic Instruments is awarded a Safety Award for zero lost time injuries and restricted time
2018-All new cluster for 1964-66 Chevy Trucks is released
2018-Classic Instruments’ 1964-66 Chevy Truck cluster wins a New Product Award at Louisville
2018-Classic Instruments partners with Bowler Transmission to release the All-in-One Harness
2018-First year to be the official sponsor for the GLSSA
2018-Classic Instruments private label series of Holman Moody gauges is expanded to include full-sweep gauges
2017-Square Body Cluster is recognized at the 2017 SEMA show with a runner up award for best new product in its category and a Global Media Award from Argentina
2017-AutoCross full-sweep sets are recognized with a Global Media Award from New Zealand at the 2017 SEMA show
2017-Bell Era III brings home a New Product award for non-original interior from ARMO at the 2017 SEMA show
2017-Classic Instruments launches the 1973-87 Square Body Direct-fit Cluster
2017-Joined RideTech’s 48 Hour C-10 Build
2017-Partnered with Contingency Connection for the first time to promote Performance Gauges
2017- Partnered with NHRA to become a Contingency Sponsor
2017- The Bel Era III Package is recognized in ARMO’s Hot Product Showcase
2017-Relesed Brake Pressure, Cylinder Head Temp, and Exhaust Gas Temp gauges to complete Classic Instruments’ offering of full-sweep performance gauges
2017-Classic Instruments celebrates 40 years in business
2016-Classic Instruments exhibits for the first time at PRI 2016 in Indianapolis and SEMA Australia
2016-Bel Era III Packages is officially released
2016-Sneek peak of Bel Era III Package at the Tri Five Nationals brings home an award for Best New Product
2016-Released Air/Fuel Ratio, Outside Air Temp, and Stock Eliminator Temp gauges
2016-Relesed the Classic Series
2016- New full-sweep gauges win Goodguys’ Best Electrical Components and Accessories award
2016- 2 5/8” gauges are now available
2016- The Bronc Package and ’40 Ford win awards in ARMO’s Hot Product Showcase
2015- Fuel Link wins a Goodguys’ Best Electrical Components and Accessories award in Columbus
2015- Classic Instruments releases the first of an extensive lineup of performance gauges, two-in tachs
2015-Released Fuel-Link and the Six Pack, plus three direct-fit applications for the Six Pack including 66-77 Broncos, 49-50 Chevy cars, and 49-50 Ford cars
2015- Roger Mills wins Freshen Your 40 sweepstakes
2015- January 1st, John McLeod becomes Chair of HRA
2014- 1940 Ford Direct Fit Cluster & SN74Z Signal Interface launched at SEMA
2013- Esquire series win New Product of the Year at NSRA’s Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, KY
2013- Esquire series win People’s Choice Product Award at GoodGuys Columbus
2013-Classic Instruments breaks ground on an 8,000 sq. ft. addition
2013- Esquire series win New Product of the Year at Hot Rod and Restoration
2012-Classic Instruments receives Business of the Year from SEMA/HRIA
2012- Nostalgia VT wins 2 Global Media Awards and Esquire Series wins 1 Global Media Award at SEMA
2012- Classic Instruments wins Manufacturer of the Year at NSRA Street Rod Nationals
2012- Released Esquire series the first square gauge set in the hot rod industry
2012- Released Authentic ’57 Chevy gauge
2012- Released Nostalgia VT series and it won new product at GoodGuys, Columbus
2012- Released direct fit packages for 47-53 Chevy Truck, 59-60 Chevy Car, 53-55 Ford F-100, and 56 Ford F-100
2012- Sky-Drive/ Sky-Fence wins new product at Hot Rod & Restoration
2012- Teamed with and began building gauges for Holman Moody
2012- Released the Tom Gale designed Nostalgia VT series
2012- Released CI first line of watches
2011- V8 Speedster and Sky Drive win a Global Media Award at SEMA
2011- Released direct fit package for 63-65 Nova and 70-72 Chevelle SS
2011- The first CI line of So-Cal instrumentation was designed and built
2011- Purchased a new building in Boyne City, Michigan with state of the art design
2011- Released the 1st GPS sending unit manufactured Sky-Drive and won new product of the year at Street Rod Nationals and SEMA
2011- In June Classic Instruments’ A/SA Dodge Drag Pak 1st NHRA National even at Norwalk, Ohio qualifies 6th - .882 under index
2011- Designer Tom Gale designed the V8 Speedster and Red Steelie series
2011- Classic Instruments debuts the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak #30 at their first race in Indianapolis in April, which won Detroit’s AutoRama Best in Class Competition Stock
2010- Classic Instruments received 2 Global Media awards at SEMA
2010- Started the NSRA Classic Instrument Pros Pick at all the NSRA events
2010- Awarded as one of the up and coming 50 businesses to watch in the State of Michigan by the governor of the state
2009- John McLeod wins Super Pro race at the Mid-Michigan Motorplex in his 1948 Fiat Altered
2009- Released the BelEra II package featuring a dual layer design and LED illumination
2009- 4th year of recognition as Inc. 500 top 5000 growth companies in the United States
2008- Awarded the Sally Roselli Business Leadership Award for outstanding leader ship in the Boyne Area Business Community
2008- Hired Bill Mullins as outside sales representative and expansion of the west coast shows is expanded
2008-3rd year of recognition as Inc. 500 top 5000 growth companies in the United States
2008- The 55-59 Chevy truck package, Tach-Force, wins best new product at Hot Rod and Restoration
2007- Began Trophy Dash award and sponsoring the Goodguys Street Rod of the Year
2007- Released the Ultimate Speedometer which is a 3 3/8’ speedometer featuring MPH and RPM with push button calibration, 1st 3 3/8” speedo/tach combination
2007- Had the honor to be part of the Ridler Winner “First Love” – built by Rad Rides by Troy
2007- Again awarded recognition as Inc. 500 top 5,000 Growth Companies in the United States
2006- Redesigned packages and kit pack, CI is known to be the innovators of package gauge kit packs
2006- Awarded Inc 500 top 5,000 growing companies in the United States
2005- Won Best New Product at Street Rod Nationals with the All American Package
2004- Released 67-68 Camaro and Mustang gauge packages
2004- Extended the warranty from 3 to 5 years
2004- Designer Tom Gale designed the All American Nickel and Tradition series
2003- Added state of the art graphics equipment
2003- Expanded custom and retrofit gauge division of the company
2003- Designer Tom Gale designed the original All American series
2002- Debuts direct fit applications starting with the 55-56 Chevy packages
2001- Moved to large facility in Boyne City, Michigan and offered 800# for tech support
2001- Released Silver Series- similar to Boyd’s’ Series without the logo or name
2001- Released 1200 RPM diesel tachometer with hour-meter for marine use
2000- Innovated special mounting bracket system for 1947-1953 GM Pick-Up
1999- Released five-inch speedometer, tachometer, and Quad-Clusters
1998- Released Quartz Clocks with Remote Reset feature
1997- Awarded the Golden Grill Award for Best Engineered New Product for the Deluxe fuel sender
1996- Released Designer Options to allow customers to choose style of dial-face, pointer, bezel finish, and lens
1995- Released real 24-carat Gold-Plated instrument bezels
1995- Released Stainless Fuel Tank Sensor; wins SRMA’s First Golden Grill Award
1994- Released first Quad-Cluster and Dual-Cluster instruments
1993- Released Boyd’s Series design
1993- Released 750 special sets of Moon Special Limited Edition
1992- Moved to new 4,000 square foot facility in High Desert of Central Oregon, U.S.A
1992- Released Transmission Sensor for Gear Selector gauge
1991- Released Pete and Jakes Series
1991- Released our exclusive Fuel Injection Pressure gauge for TPI systems
1990- Released our recreation of famous 1950’s style Tach Cup
1989- Contracts with Moon Equipment Co. to reproduce the famous 1950’s Moon-Eye Gauges
1988- Electronic Speedometer awarded “Product of the Month” by Hot Rod Magazine
1988- New electronic programmable speedometer selected as “One of Top12 Street Rod Products of the Year!” by Street Rodder Magazine
1988- Released Hot Rod Series- first design with Curved Glass Lenses since early 1960’s
1987- Unveiled the industry’s first electronic programmable speedometer
1986- Released dash panel inserts of CNC milled aluminum
1985- Released Gear Selector Gauge
1984- Released fuel gauges for GM and Ford stock Fuel Tank Senders
1982- Traditional Series is released. Quartz Clocks released same year
1981- Discontinues mechanical speedometers
1980- Unveils first electric adjustable speedometer with odometer
1980- Vintage Series in Brass or Chrome released
1979- Classic exhibits at NSRA-NATS-St. Paul MN
1979- First Advertisement appears in Street Scene Magazine
1978- Release of original Classic Series; first catalog is printed
1977- Classic Instruments Inc. is incorporated in Oregon