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Yeah - and despite all the hassles (99% caused by Mac), I was running the numbers over the weekend just for the heck of it - on buying something like a new, basic model F150 and I've got to tell you - over 60 months you can go through $10,000 more in payments (not counting interest, of course) for the new run-of-the-mill pick-up than I'll spend on The Tan.

;)

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Will do - couldn't hurt. :smoke:

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I'm afraid to add mine up. It would probaly end up like :thud:.

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I did - back at the end of January (about $5,500 at that time). Mistake.
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:...oney_stack.jpg
But a lot can be said for not having to make $300 a month payments.;)

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don't put so much water in next time. let it set a little lower(water level. It will run cooler with the cap on. it is easier to add a little coolant if needed.. you never see that system at the top(water level)
ron

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That really isn't that bad for what you have. Even in a couple of weeks when you add some more to the total, you'll have a pretty much new '65 Chevy pickup. Far better than a new F150 IMO :lol:

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True Dat. A new truck would be nice - from the creature comfort perspective, but they just don't have any character. Besides - if I need to make a 300 mile road trip (other than showing up at a truck meet) "Enterprise" is right in the neighborhood.

Mac. :chevy:

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Gages came in last night from Summit Racing:

http://static.summitracing.com/globa...atm-2326_w.jpg

Mac. :metal:

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Nice. Are you replaceing gauges or installing new ones? It would be cool if you were to make the inserment cluster background match.

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This is just a temp fix for the engine break-in and driving for a while (at least 500 miles). It would be a lot of fun to go back through the cluster and replace everything though - and I'll definitely do that when the wheels, body work and paint is finished.

I'm kind of partial to the VDO white series (old school look). On the set I just got - I can't believe what they give you for just $50 - great value and super simple.

Mac. :chevy:

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What are the measurements on them gauges Mac?

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ATM-2326: 2-1/16 inch diameter.

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They are clean and simple. Do they light up?
I need to do some measureing..

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Yes Sir - they are, and do - you can run the clear bulb, or use the two sets of colored lenses: I got red and blue in my kit.

:metal:

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Thanks,,,
500 miles then you said you were tossing them????:lol:

I have two spots they might fit in.

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what are the two outer spots supposed to be for on your gauge cluster
4dranch
tach and clock

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Ahhh, now I see the motivation. :lol:

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:...mcburguler.jpg

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I beleive in 62 & 63 options were the Battery Meter and Clock.
And the options in 64 to 66 was the Battery Meter and Tach.

Is it working:lol::lol:

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Replaced the 'Made in China' thermostat and cleaned up the sloppy ignition wires, and refilled the radiator last night for my re-light-off tomorrow morning at 09:00. We'll give her another 20 minutes @ 2,000 RPM.

Mac. :chevy:

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I believe that the bat-o-meter will also go in the left one
ron

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Okay Robin. http://members.tripod.com/~AdamWest/onphone.jpg

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that is what it is called. vacuum guage and all . don't know if chev used them but GMC did
ron
not easy to buy either but they do show up on ebay

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check this link out and some of you Chevy guys will learn a bit more of what the GMC guys have
http://www.6066gmcguy.org/cluster.htm
ron

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:haha: Good call Mac. Hope all went well.

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Ron,
Don't look now, but yo just told a joke.....:lol:
Mayby your loosing that grumpy old man title....let your daughter know:metal:

How did it go Mac???????????????????????
we don't see any fireworks.....:lol: