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I have a 71 Blazer K5 and it does not have a factory tach but i found a factory cluster with not only a tach but a "Air Pressure Gauge" I have no idea how that would work at all or what it does or even if it can be connected to my rig? So the 2 questions i have are is it easy to wire up the factory tach and could the "Air Pressure Gauge" work with my rig and how would it work and what does it do exactly LOL?
Thank you very much in advance for all of your help and i look forward to being a member of this forum ![]() Shaun A ![]() |
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Re: Dash Gauge Cluster Question 71 Blazer K5
Tach is an easy hook-up. 1 wire it to your coil, can't help you with the pressure gauge unless you have air brakes.
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Re: Dash Gauge Cluster Question 71 Blazer K5
Or air bags. It was used for air brakes in the bigger trucks
Welcome to the boards, and post up some pics when you get a chance
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Re: Dash Gauge Cluster Question 71 Blazer K5
Or for onboard compressed air if it's a trail rig.
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Re: Dash Gauge Cluster Question 71 Blazer K5
how high does the pressure gauge read? I'd like to have a factory looking gauge for my air tank.
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0-150, mine seems to go where the vacuum gauge resides
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Here are pics of my rig i got it 3 days ago for $1500 and i have always loved that style and body and have always wanted one since my uncle had his original 72 Chevy Pickup I love it it runs great for the price and the condition its in and Original paint i could not pass it up and i like that it has the factory Front disk brakes also now i just need to convert the back and get the minor rust issues cut out .
Also is there a better easier way of uploading pictures or a better provider ? Shaun A. ![]() and ![]() for the rest of the pictures visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/2894743...7606391029015/ |
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Re: Dash Gauge Cluster Question 71 Blazer K5
Looks like a deal to me, any rust, other than the rockers?
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Re: Dash Gauge Cluster Question 71 Blazer K5
Not that i have noticed yet there are minor spots here and there but the rockers are the worst , Also was Wondering i took pics of the top and notice it lmost looks like 2 pieces with a split in the center someone told me that is normal i am not sure? Also If and when i take the top off is there a certin way of doing that without causing damage ? Just wondering
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Re: Dash Gauge Cluster Question 71 Blazer K5
We just took off my top, single wall top and two of us did it. I think the important part is storing it with support. Set it down and not "laying" up against the garage as it may cause warping. This is how I stored mine. Nice Blazer and great price, here is mine same original color as yours. Have fun, they are a blast to drive!
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Re: Dash Gauge Cluster Question 71 Blazer K5
Here is a pic of the decal, go to LMC or ask some vendors here. Double wall is a little bit tougher to remove, heavier and the side bolts are from underneath and you need to take off the side panels I believe. As I said the decal is not 1972 correct but I like it in the glovebox. Yes you have a single wall unless you have an early 72 Blazer, and look at the side bolts to take it off, do you easily see them? Take care and nice ride! BTW one more thing, if you don't have HEI u should install it, best mod I did to mine.
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