Things that make you go HMMMMM.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ekgguy · 05-29-2015, 08:50 AM

I love my truck. I searched for a good year / year and a half before I bought this one. I have changed my mind several times on the direction I want to go with it and am probably not done changing it still.

However, I do not like the dash / instrument panel. I am a big guy, 6'-4" and when I am driving, it is very hard to see the gauges. With the recess that they have back into the panel, all I see is the needle, no numbers.

I love all things "techie". Smart phones, smart TV's, Bluetooth, all that stuff. I like the idea of a digital dash, run off a tablet or something similar. I am thinking something like changing the instrument panel for the glove box door (I think this has been done before, with actual gauges) and doing something like a recessed license plate type of thing that would a tablet would fit into and connect to the electronics of the truck.

Has anyone done this with the stock, non-LSx / OBDII port setup? Any ideas on how / what it would take to do this?

Justin@EntropyRad · 05-29-2015, 09:49 AM

My buddy runs his with a ScanGauge..but has considered using his ipad with the diagnostic software gauges on display

GASoline71 · 05-29-2015, 10:25 AM

I'm 6' 5" tall... I see the gauges just fine.

Gary

**truckster** · 05-29-2015, 10:55 AM

There really aren't any stock "electronics" on these trucks. You would need to figure out some type of analog-to-digital convertor to make that work. You could use a GPS speedometer, but oil pressure is mechanical, and fuel and temperature are just resistance values.

boynton · 05-29-2015, 08:37 PM

look at lmc's digital dash made by intellitronics im using one and they are much cheaper than others offered and comes with all of the senders to set it up. i am running one on my ls swap.

fartblossom · 05-30-2015, 11:16 AM

If you've got a modern engine with a OBDII plug on it, you can get a cheap bluetooth plugin on amazon, and use an android tablet with the "Torque" app. Customizable gauges. And you could run a second android device, like an old phone, with a gps speedometer app.

I plug in the bluetooth device whenever we're on a trip in one of our cars just to be able to keep a check on things with my phone, and reset a code if I need to.

ekgguy · 05-31-2015, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by boynton

look at lmc's digital dash made by intellitronics im using one and they are much cheaper than others offered and comes with all of the senders to set it up. i am running one on my ls swap.

I looked at the Intellitronix website and that seems pretty interesting. I like that you can buy just the individual pieces and configure them how you like. That might be an option.

70 shop truck · 05-31-2015, 07:44 AM

To bad they don't have a "heads up" display you can purchase. One like they have in military A/C and new sports cars. That way you could drive and not be looking at a tablet or other device.

sstone69 · 05-31-2015, 09:48 AM

I am 6' 4" and can see them fine, I am not trying to be smart, but what do you need to see and how often?

In The Ten Ring · 05-31-2015, 09:55 AM

I am like the anti-tech! The more complicated it is, the more likely it breaks and when it does, the less likely the average Joe can fix it.

My little rant over, keep us updated on your progress. A lot of guys want to bring their iphones and tables along. Pics are a must!

I don't even have a cigarette lighter in my truck: I can't charge anything.

Timg1 · 05-31-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 shop truck

To bad they don't have a "heads up" display you can purchase. One like they have in military A/C and new sports cars. That way you could drive and not be looking at a tablet or other device.

When my dashboard lights go out intermittently, I use a gps based HUD I have on my iPhone. It is reversed so you just set it on your dashboard and it displays correctly on the windshield.
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fartblossom · 05-31-2015, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 shop truck

To bad they don't have a "heads up" display you can purchase. One like they have in military A/C and new sports cars. That way you could drive and not be looking at a tablet or other device.

Here ya go.

https://www.navdy.com/

ekgguy · 06-01-2015, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fartblossom

Here ya go.

https://www.navdy.com/

That is AWESOME!!!!!! The next spare $300 I have...

Oh wait.... I am building a truck....I don't have spare money

Hmmmm budget cut here... budget cut there....

ekgguy · 06-01-2015, 01:22 AM

Found this too...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8SP1OSIpaM

Sounds like they are starting to be more prevalent... going to have to start thinking seriously on this one

Orange Crate · 06-01-2015, 12:00 PM

A low budget approach would be to lower your seat!

05-29-2015, 08:50 AM	#1
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Things that make you go HMMMMM.... I love my truck. I searched for a good year / year and a half before I bought this one. I have changed my mind several times on the direction I want to go with it and am probably not done changing it still. However, I do not like the dash / instrument panel. I am a big guy, 6'-4" and when I am driving, it is very hard to see the gauges. With the recess that they have back into the panel, all I see is the needle, no numbers. I love all things "techie". Smart phones, smart TV's, Bluetooth, all that stuff. I like the idea of a digital dash, run off a tablet or something similar. I am thinking something like changing the instrument panel for the glove box door (I think this has been done before, with actual gauges) and doing something like a recessed license plate type of thing that would a tablet would fit into and connect to the electronics of the truck. Has anyone done this with the stock, non-LSx / OBDII port setup? Any ideas on how / what it would take to do this? __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

05-29-2015, 09:49 AM	#2
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: Things that make you go HMMMMM.... My buddy runs his with a ScanGauge..but has considered using his ipad with the diagnostic software gauges on display __________________ * Call me NOT the website number* Justin Novick (773) 303-8251 Sales/Support Entropy Radiator / Engineered Cooling Products "The Sexiest Radiators For The Sexiest Hot Rods" - www.EntropyRad.com www.speedcooling.com

05-29-2015, 10:55 AM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Things that make you go HMMMMM.... There really aren't any stock "electronics" on these trucks. You would need to figure out some type of analog-to-digital convertor to make that work. You could use a GPS speedometer, but oil pressure is mechanical, and fuel and temperature are just resistance values.

05-29-2015, 08:37 PM	#5
boynton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salado, Texas Posts: 1,418	Re: Things that make you go HMMMMM.... look at lmc's digital dash made by intellitronics im using one and they are much cheaper than others offered and comes with all of the senders to set it up. i am running one on my ls swap. __________________ Just trying to figure this out... 1970 SWB Step-Side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=552980 1970 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584499 1970 SWB One Owner Step Side 6.0 LY6/6L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617630 Junkyard's 1971 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post7531186

05-30-2015, 11:16 AM	#6
fartblossom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: frisco tx Posts: 99	Re: Things that make you go HMMMMM.... If you've got a modern engine with a OBDII plug on it, you can get a cheap bluetooth plugin on amazon, and use an android tablet with the "Torque" app. Customizable gauges. And you could run a second android device, like an old phone, with a gps speedometer app. I plug in the bluetooth device whenever we're on a trip in one of our cars just to be able to keep a check on things with my phone, and reset a code if I need to.

05-31-2015, 07:44 AM	#8
70 shop truck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: hampstead nc Posts: 78	Re: Things that make you go HMMMMM.... To bad they don't have a "heads up" display you can purchase. One like they have in military A/C and new sports cars. That way you could drive and not be looking at a tablet or other device. __________________ 1970 Long bed- Stress release "There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and those who have met them in battle. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion." Unknown

05-31-2015, 09:48 AM	#9
sstone69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 128	Re: Things that make you go HMMMMM.... I am 6' 4" and can see them fine, I am not trying to be smart, but what do you need to see and how often? __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle dixie ?"

05-31-2015, 09:55 AM	#10
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Things that make you go HMMMMM.... I am like the anti-tech! The more complicated it is, the more likely it breaks and when it does, the less likely the average Joe can fix it. My little rant over, keep us updated on your progress. A lot of guys want to bring their iphones and tables along. Pics are a must! I don't even have a cigarette lighter in my truck: I can't charge anything.

06-01-2015, 01:22 AM	#14
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Re: Things that make you go HMMMMM.... Found this too... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8SP1OSIpaM Sounds like they are starting to be more prevalent... going to have to start thinking seriously on this one __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

06-01-2015, 12:00 PM	#15
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 752	Re: Things that make you go HMMMMM.... A low budget approach would be to lower your seat! __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

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