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Money sent for two speedo kits
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I'd like to get one of these, if they're still available.
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I also want one
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Eric,
Are you still planning on doing a tutorial on this? I've been putting my cluster on hold until I see more details on how it's done. Don't want to mess up the cluster and have to start all over again... I think I've got everything figured out except mounting plate in the rear. Thanks Will |
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Yes, I still plan on doing a more detailed write up, but have to find the time. The weather around here has been completely stupid, and I haven't been in the garage as much as usual.
But if you think you have it figured out, just ask any questions on whatever you may not be clear on, and I can answer them. What is it you're unsure about on the mounting plate? |
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Eric, I'll take one of those kits too. I'll get to the post office today for the check. PM you on the address. Thanks. Jim
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How about a close up pic of the back where it wires into the new speedo please. Thank you in advance.
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Finally got the time and stamps to send the money order. Had to get layed off to do it, but... started right back to work as soon as I got home, so no more time to work on the truck again. But at least I'm home. Thanks again. Jim. Money sent Saturday.
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Thanks Eric, got the kit in the mail last night. Now gotta get some descent weather and a day off at the same time to find me a donor speedo at the yards. Jim
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Ok guys, here's the long over due 'how-to' write up. This is going to take a while to do since I can't type, and making the parts and photographing the steps then putting it all on here is time consuming. So here's the first installment.
First up is the tools I used to do all this. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8974052e.jpg This is what you'll start with. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2476bc4e.jpg Cut out the template and trace it on to a piece of 22 gauge sheet metal. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psb76e7ee5.jpg Cut it out. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps544f7567.jpg Cut out the middle, I did this with a cut off wheel and a die grinder. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3c260ca6.jpg Should look like this. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psbe967140.jpg Cut out the holes and drill the 3 small mounting holes. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps20b6365e.jpg Make sure the speedo fits it, you may have to do some trimming for a nice fit. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4e8c2595.jpg Back side http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...pse8acef05.jpg Put the template in the back tin and mark what needs to be cut out. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psc33f33e9.jpg http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7fbec24f.jpg Cut it out. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9bcd9440.jpg |
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Next we'll move on to the face. I can't stress enough here how important it is to TAKE YOUR TIME, and make sure it's positioned correctly.
Start by pulling the whole S-10 face off the clear plastic part, it comes off easily. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psb0a7b9af.jpg Then cut out the center hole in the speedo decal, I use an X-Acto knife for this. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8bcf2e9e.jpg Center the decal on the S-10 face, on the back side center the small hole in the larger hole. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5174b080.jpg Then make a mark at the 50mph mark on the S-10 face, and the 60mph on the new decal, and tape it on so it doesn't move. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9c3852a4.jpg Make sure it's centered side to side also, and tape the top as shown. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3813366a.jpg http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps54e70d6c.jpg With it taped in position, carefully flip it up, and peel just the backing off the sticker. Make sure that the S-10 face is CLEAN, any dirt under the sticker will leave bumps in it, you don't want that. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps05e7857a.jpg Then starting at the top and working your way down, slowly press it on, working out any bubbles as you go. Don't try to put the whole sticker on at once. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9602b06d.jpg Once it's on, carefully remove the backing, Don't pull straight up as that will lift the sticker, pull back on it's self, flush with the face. Go slow! http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3e4eb59a.jpg Once off it should look like this, notice it's centered in the old numbers on the old face. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8f1e899f.jpg Using a BRAND NEW X-Acto knife blade, carefully cut out just the odometer holes, DO NOT cut the center hole out any more. Just the weight of the blade should be enough, any more pressure and you run the risk of cutting into the S-10 face. I didn't have a new blade, so in the pics it isn't done yet, but this gives you an idea. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psb8837f1c.jpg Then just cut out the speedometer face. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps17718732.jpg Put it on the clear plastic part and mark where it needs to be cut. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4dff33d6.jpg Then cut the clear plastic part, it should look like this when done. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psa556319c.jpg This is all I have at the moment, in the next couple of days I'll be posting more. |
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Thanks for the time and effort to show us how its done. Hope to get to mine soon. Jim
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So... are there anymore kits available? I just found this thread.
Nice looking Install and great idea! I have a 71 I'm doing a LQ9/4L60E swap into that could really use this mod! -Brent |
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eric looks good so far and I like all the pics they help alot, one question how do you cut the clear plastic face that you showed in the last two pics? i figure tin snips or scissors would probably crack/break it?
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Getting back to the mounting part, trim the mounting plate so it fits nicely in the back tin.
http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2a98ad43.jpg On the back side, mark where the dash light hole needs to be cut out. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psf676e430.jpg Then cut it out, should look something like this. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psc1e5cbad.jpg I usually tack weld this piece to the back tin, but if you don't have access to one, you can screw it on with some sheet metal screws. It may actually help to screw it first even if you plan on welding it since there will be some trial and error fitting required to get the speedo centered in the opening. Just drill the holes in the back tin a little bigger than the holes in the mounting plate so you can move it around. Also in this pic, you can see where the new hole needs to be drilled for the other speedo light that got removed by the trip reset knob. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6d5a6f13.jpg http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3b53e0a0.jpg Put the speedo and the clear plastic part on the mounting plate and screw it back on with the 3 original screws. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps16bab8ab.jpg http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psa9f5dec5.jpg With it screwed to the back tin it will look like so. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps00bc83c0.jpg Then you'll need to just kind of eyeball where the trip reset needs to come through the inner tin. You won't get it right on the first try, but it doesn't matter since it needs to be a little over sized anyway. Once you get the hole drilled, make sure that the reset button isn't rubbing the inner tin at all, it needs to be loose in the hole. Then make sure that the speedo is centered in the hole side to side. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psab56cfbb.jpg Now would be a good time to put the gas gauge back in and make sure that the center of the speedo is level with the center of the gas gauge. The speedo is NOT centered top to bottom, it's closer to the bottom, but by comparing it to the gas gauge you'll see what I mean. In the right spot. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psab56cfbb.jpg Now mark around the reset with some tape, making sure that the reset isn't binding or rubbing on the inner tin. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psc5f8e7dd.jpg With the hole marked exactly where it needs to be with the tape... http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6abc1252.jpg Now put the lens in the bezel and put the tin back in. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6cda3567.jpg Mark the center of the hole on the lens. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psc86107f2.jpg Remove the lens and drill the hole. Try to use a drill bit the same size as the reset knob. It will be drilled out bigger later, but for now needs to be small, it's going to help with drilling the hole in the bezel later on. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psa6368616.jpg Once drilled. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0349b0d9.jpg Now we'll work on the lens. Start by marking the mph, 0, 50, and 100 marks with a sharpie on the OUTSIDE of the lens. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...ps27a84069.jpg Then using some non-abrasive, silicone free polishing compound, start rubbing the numbers off the inside of the lens. It takes a little elbow grease, but it's not all that hard. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psec168ae3.jpg Continue rubbing all the numbers until the lens is completley clear. Now is a good time to make sure the inside of the lens is nicely polished since you won't want to polish it after you've painted the numbers. http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/...psdab4e9d3.jpg This is all I have for tonight. Stay tuned for the painting of the lens next.... |
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Scribed. Sorry for the PM eric, prolly should have read all the pages first:banghead:
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Put me down for 1. I can prepay, don't care if it takes a month or two.
PM me when ready to order. I get lost in all of the threads i read. Thanks, John Quote:
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What is the purpose of sticking the new decal to the old (S10) gauge face? Why not stick the new decal directly to the clear plastic?
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If im following you (decal on C10 clear plastic) then the decal would be in front of the needls. The depth would be off and you wouldnt even see the speedo needle.
Some of his pictures go out of order, like he shows the decal being applied to the S10 clear plastic and then a couple pictures later the S10 speedo is temp installed and there is no decal on it. This is prob so that it doesnt get scratched up while he is working on it. That might be what is confusing you. Or maybe you mean, why is it stuck to the old black S10 guage instead of the clear S10 guage part, well I think this is to keep everything aligned properly. Quote:
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