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Draggn66 · 11-14-2006, 01:39 PM

I got the dash cluster done so I thought I'd post a pic and see what ya think. I got a new tach lens cause sometime down the road I'm gonna install one. Cleaned up the gauges and painted the needles.

**Palf70Step** · 11-14-2006, 01:45 PM

Very Nice!!

jimmydean · 11-14-2006, 01:53 PM

That looks great!

msgross · 11-14-2006, 02:02 PM

nice, new bezel too I take it? what orange did you use for the needles.

Draggn66 · 11-14-2006, 02:12 PM

Yep new bezel too. The truck had the woodgrain thing goin on and it just didn't fit with what I'm goin for. The paint I used for the needles was model master flourescent red Part# FS 28915. I got that tip from searchin the board. Thanks for the input

http://testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=786

**Already Gone** · 11-14-2006, 02:42 PM

That looks super. I was gonna go with aftermarket gauges and have decided to just redo the dash as you did. I already have installed the new bezel like yours and will redo the gauges and probably add the vacumn gauge so the cluster is full. I also want to het the Just Dashes 3 hole dash pad and add Trans temp, Engine oil temp and a clock. Does anyone know where to get an original style vacumn gauge for our trucks. I know ECE has them but they want 80.00 for it and all other gauges ae in the 20.00 range.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-14-2006, 02:57 PM

Looks great! I like the bowtie!

ghetto_superman · 11-14-2006, 03:03 PM

that bowtie is a sweet addition!

Rick Mills · 11-14-2006, 04:03 PM

That's a fantastic cluster. Now you've gone and done it! I'm thinking about my sad looking dash and that tack lens with the bow tie... Gotta get one!
Let's see... new dash lens will lead to new gauges, dash pad... can't have the old seats with all that new dash stuff.... I'm guessing that new lense will cost about $1500. Shhhhh don't tell my wife.

Draggn66 · 11-14-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Mills

That's a fantastic cluster. Now you've gone and done it! I'm thinking about my sad looking dash and that tack lens with the bow tie... Gotta get one!
Let's see... new dash lens will lead to new gauges, dash pad... can't have the old seats with all that new dash stuff.... I'm guessing that new lense will cost about $1500. Shhhhh don't tell my wife.

Ha! I know what you mean! I actually was just gonna install my VintageAir system. Figured it would be easier without the seat in there and it just snowballed. So far I've installed the A/C, rewired the dash, painted the interior, new soundproofing mat, new carpet, shortened the steering column, new foam and cover for the seat, recovered the door panels, rebuild the hinges, the list goes on! Hopefully it'll be back on the road by the end of the month. The wifey is used to this with my bikes. She just looks in the garage and shakes her head.

project1971 · 11-14-2006, 04:24 PM

where did you get that bowtie at?

Draggn66 · 11-14-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by project1971

where did you get that bowtie at?

I got it off eBay. Here's the link of the auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320040741856

Pretty good quality. I'm happy with it.

msgross · 11-14-2006, 05:17 PM

I have heard that vacuum gauges can often be found in C-50 and 60 trucks. start searchin the junkyard...

11-14-2006, 01:39 PM	#1
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Dash Cluster I got the dash cluster done so I thought I'd post a pic and see what ya think. I got a new tach lens cause sometime down the road I'm gonna install one. Cleaned up the gauges and painted the needles. Attached Images __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG Last edited by Draggn66; 11-14-2006 at 01:40 PM. Reason: spelin

11-14-2006, 01:45 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	Re: Dash Cluster Very Nice!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-14-2006, 01:53 PM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dash Cluster That looks great!

11-14-2006, 02:02 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Dash Cluster nice, new bezel too I take it? what orange did you use for the needles.

11-14-2006, 02:12 PM	#5
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: Dash Cluster Yep new bezel too. The truck had the woodgrain thing goin on and it just didn't fit with what I'm goin for. The paint I used for the needles was model master flourescent red Part# FS 28915. I got that tip from searchin the board. Thanks for the input http://testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=786 __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG Last edited by Draggn66; 11-14-2006 at 02:13 PM.

11-14-2006, 02:42 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,107	Re: Dash Cluster That looks super. I was gonna go with aftermarket gauges and have decided to just redo the dash as you did. I already have installed the new bezel like yours and will redo the gauges and probably add the vacumn gauge so the cluster is full. I also want to het the Just Dashes 3 hole dash pad and add Trans temp, Engine oil temp and a clock. Does anyone know where to get an original style vacumn gauge for our trucks. I know ECE has them but they want 80.00 for it and all other gauges ae in the 20.00 range. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

11-14-2006, 02:57 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Dash Cluster Looks great! I like the bowtie! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-14-2006, 03:03 PM	#8
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: Dash Cluster that bowtie is a sweet addition! __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

11-14-2006, 04:03 PM	#9
Rick Mills Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 351	Re: Dash Cluster That's a fantastic cluster. Now you've gone and done it! I'm thinking about my sad looking dash and that tack lens with the bow tie... Gotta get one! Let's see... new dash lens will lead to new gauges, dash pad... can't have the old seats with all that new dash stuff.... I'm guessing that new lense will cost about $1500. Shhhhh don't tell my wife. __________________ The Fastor Pastor '68 swb, 447 BBC/ 6-71 Weiand, Dual 950 Bigs Carbs/ 2 1/2" Header tubes - 4" collectors/ M-21 4speed: '70 swb; TH-400 - bagged & shaved. Looking for new engine or parts. Wife - Original {A Real Classic!}

11-14-2006, 04:24 PM	#11
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: Dash Cluster where did you get that bowtie at? __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

11-14-2006, 05:17 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Dash Cluster I have heard that vacuum gauges can often be found in C-50 and 60 trucks. start searchin the junkyard...



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