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Dash compass questions
Two questions.
Has anyone compared a reproduction ($50) to the new originals ($175) still out there? They look darn close in pictures. I think I'd still prefer the old one, but hate to pay NOS money if the repro is perfect, so jus curious. Second question - where do people mount this in our trucks? I don't want the truck to "be about" the compass, I don't want it taking over the interior, but don't know where to best put it to be noticed but not in your face. Thanks!
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Re: Dash compass questions
I've never seen one! Until now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425373 Always assumed an add-on, not something you could order?
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Re: Dash compass questions
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![]() I don't know that you could order a compass with your new truck. But I'm sure you could pick one up at the parts window at the dealership.
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Re: Dash compass questions
Here is where I installed a compass on my 71 Longhorn. I used the existing rear view mirror cover plate mounting hole. This way if I decide I want to remove it, no harm no foul.
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Re: Dash compass questions
I think I like that - any chance you can take a pic that shows the mounting so I can emulate it? By the way you're about to be T-boned by a C10.
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Re: Dash compass questions
Dave,
Here is about the best photo I can get, hope this helps. Thanks
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Re: Dash compass questions
Makes sense, thanks!
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Re: Dash compass questions
Have seen plenty, even had a few (non-GM labeled), but thought Dave was talking about an RPO I'd somehow missed! Glad to know it was a parts counter pickup!
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Re: Dash compass questions
I love these old compasses I found this one stuck in the seat the day I got the truck, Glue was still sticky so I stuck where I thought it may have fallen from hasn't moved since the Original Owner is still with his truck,
looks cool if you ask me gg |
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