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JCD · 10-17-2010, 03:45 AM

I did a search through the forums and I couldn't find an answer..
Of course, it's entirely possible I didn't know the correct topic to search for..

Anyway, here it is..
I've seen many pictures of the dashes in these trucks..
The gauges on the bottom, the second from the right always seems to be a filler.. a dummy backing.
Did Chevrolet ever put anything in that gauge hole at the factory?
Was it for an optional gauge?

J.

c1069 · 10-17-2010, 04:01 AM

yes, it was. The option was a vacuum gauge

70LonghornCST · 10-17-2010, 04:59 AM

or an air pressue gauge...generally found on large trucks.

JCD · 10-17-2010, 05:00 AM

So why then do most trucks with the "Gauge Package" not have that?

J.

70LonghornCST · 10-17-2010, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCD

So why then do most trucks with the "Gauge Package" not have that?

J.

...gauge package only means the package beyond the most basic option. This one only had dummy lights for the OIL/TEMP. If you opted for the basic 'Gauge Package," you then got a mechanical oil pressure, Temperature, and Ammeter gauges. The others (air/vacuum) were options with specialty packages.

JCD · 10-17-2010, 05:46 AM

Thank you ..

J.

10-17-2010, 03:45 AM	#1
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	A Question.. again I did a search through the forums and I couldn't find an answer.. Of course, it's entirely possible I didn't know the correct topic to search for.. Anyway, here it is.. I've seen many pictures of the dashes in these trucks.. The gauges on the bottom, the second from the right always seems to be a filler.. a dummy backing. Did Chevrolet ever put anything in that gauge hole at the factory? Was it for an optional gauge? J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

10-17-2010, 04:01 AM	#2
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: A Question.. again yes, it was. The option was a vacuum gauge Attached Images __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

10-17-2010, 04:59 AM	#3
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: A Question.. again or an air pressue gauge...generally found on large trucks. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal Last edited by 70LonghornCST; 10-17-2010 at 05:02 AM.

10-17-2010, 05:00 AM	#4
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: A Question.. again So why then do most trucks with the "Gauge Package" not have that? J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

10-17-2010, 05:46 AM	#6
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: A Question.. again Thank you .. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

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