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Rick Bollinger 09-19-2024 05:38 PM

Is this a speed warning?
 
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Was wondering what this was? It looks different from the other speed warning speedometers I have seen. Possibly off of a larger truck? It was on a 3/4 ton GMC.

CG 09-19-2024 06:25 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
Not speed warning. Looks like someone put in a vacuum gauge.

Rick Bollinger 09-19-2024 06:46 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
Thats kind of what I thought but the gauge fits into the bezel with what looks like a twist on lens that was missing. The bezel looks to be stock but is different than any other that I have seen. The speedometer has that smaller speedometer within itself which I have never seen before either.

Getter-Done 09-19-2024 07:07 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
Here's a picture in the link below of the factory setup.

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=speed+warning

CG 09-19-2024 07:37 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
Looked at your pic again. I have no idea what the one is at bottom of speedo.

too much stuff 09-19-2024 08:06 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
Looks like some aftermarket gauges someone added... Not factory on either.

hugger6933 09-19-2024 08:47 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
My 68 GMC had the speed warning but no gauges. I have not heard or seen that before has anyone else? Jim

jerry moss 09-19-2024 09:21 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
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Originally Posted by hugger6933 (Post 9342125)
My 68 GMC had the speed warning but no gauges. I have not heard or seen that before has anyone else? Jim

i've seen a few set ups like that, never oened one though.

jocko 09-19-2024 10:49 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
I'm guessing those gauges spent some time abroad and that's a km/hr conversion (1 mph ~ 1.6 km/hr).

Rust_never_sleeps 09-19-2024 11:00 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
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Originally Posted by jocko (Post 9342143)
I'm guessing those gauges spent some time abroad and that's a km/hr conversion (1 mph ~ 1.6 km/hr).

Maybe, but typically you just see a second set of numbers on the inside of the dial. No need for a second gauge for just a different unit of measure

Rick Bollinger 09-19-2024 11:25 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
Tomorrow I will check on what's up with the speedometer. What makes me think this is a stock item is that on the vacuum gauge the bezel has a raised ridged cast in it that the vacuum gauge actually fits in. Then it looks like a removable lens "missing" that goes over the top of it. unless the whole bezel is aftermarket that was sold with the vacuum gauge as a kit.

HO455 09-20-2024 08:01 PM

Re: Is this a speed warning?
 
Maybe it's out of a big truck. I'm pretty sure GM used those dashes through the mid 70's or later. You might try posting it in the Heavy Haulers section. Maybe one of the truck experts know what you have.

Rick Bollinger 09-20-2024 10:35 PM

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Well I took it apart and as far as I can tell the bezel was drilled out and the vacuum unit was added and glued in. It looks like this may have been a stand alone unit that was Intergrated into the bezel. It was done very well and almost looks like it could have been a factory piece. As far as the speedometer no idea. No needle inside or hooked to anything. But it does go to 55 then changes color on the sweep.


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