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hughnews1 · 08-12-2007, 10:26 PM

Helo board .. just got my 1968 gmc old school 2500 .my ? for today is .... on the right side on the dash ..(oh where is my pic ) aha here it is ...what is that silver circle with 2 holes ??

jay_shy · 08-12-2007, 10:32 PM

It may be a choke delete. I am not sure, but somebody will know for sure.
Jason

68gmsee · 08-12-2007, 10:33 PM

That's in the same spot my choke cable is on my 68 GMC 1500. Yours may be something else if you have an automatic choke and being a 2500. Follow it back to see where it goes and let us know.

Brock · 08-12-2007, 10:36 PM

that was where my choke thing-a-ma-jig was...I yanked it out

Longhorn Man · 08-12-2007, 10:55 PM

yep, it's a half ass choke delete plug some one installed... probably after installing some aftermarket carb with an electric choke

DoobieBrother · 08-12-2007, 11:57 PM

Yeah. It's from choke. Not sure why you'd bother doing that, though. Why not just leave the pull knob and not use it?

**too much stuff** · 08-13-2007, 12:36 AM

That is a correct choke delete. Your truck probably came with a 327 or a 396 with an auto choke. Let me know if it is something you are not going to use. Eric

glock35ipsc · 08-13-2007, 11:13 AM

If that is the choke, where is the wiper switch?

67ChevyRedneck · 08-13-2007, 11:39 AM

Driver's side, top left. The headlight switch is below the wiper switch.

Here's an old crappy pic.

glock35ipsc · 08-13-2007, 01:51 PM

Gotcha! I'm use to seeing them on the pass side.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-13-2007, 01:58 PM

^Yeah, what sucks is that no one reproduces a "proper" 67-68 style 3 hole cluster bezel. They only make the ones with the wipers on the other side and no choke hole.

woodchip · 08-13-2007, 02:38 PM

Try americanclassic.com the price is a little high, but if you need it then you just have to pay the price. My 68 came with one,but after the cab burned inside,there wasn't much left of the dash. I think the price was around $45. but it was the only place i found one.
Choke hole blanking plate Item# CKH7 Black with chrome G M and surround $34.50 plus shiping. They also have the gauge cluster housings Item#GCLH-3 $65.00

67ChevyRedneck · 08-13-2007, 03:01 PM

I decided to clean up and paint mine. I had to "melt" some cracks together and filled them in with model glue and sanded it down. Came out pretty nice...

Oh, and to keep things on topic, yeah, that looks like a choke delete

hughnews1 · 08-13-2007, 06:36 PM

wow thanks for all the replies .. nice 327 v8 4bb in it ..

stllookn · 08-13-2007, 07:12 PM

Here is the proper choke delete plate that goes in that hole.

**too much stuff** · 08-13-2007, 08:08 PM

I don't know if there is a "proper choke delete". I have seen 3 different styles on different trucks. Yours and the one pictured are 2 of them, the third is a round one with wrinkle finish.

msgross · 08-13-2007, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

Here is the proper choke delete plate that goes in that hole.

my 68 K-10 had that choke delete... mine came with divorced/intake choke.

I now have 3 of them....

67_C-30 · 08-14-2007, 02:53 PM

Yep factory choke delete. I had a '68 Chevy C-30 with one that came with a 327 with electric choke.

68c-10 · 08-14-2007, 04:11 PM

My 68 has the square Gm choke delete, it originaly had a 327

08-12-2007, 10:26 PM	#1
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	1968 DASH help needed Helo board .. just got my 1968 gmc old school 2500 .my ? for today is .... on the right side on the dash ..(oh where is my pic ) aha here it is ...what is that silver circle with 2 holes ?? Attached Images

08-12-2007, 10:32 PM	#2
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: 1968 DASH help needed It may be a choke delete. I am not sure, but somebody will know for sure. Jason

08-12-2007, 10:33 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 1968 DASH help needed That's in the same spot my choke cable is on my 68 GMC 1500. Yours may be something else if you have an automatic choke and being a 2500. Follow it back to see where it goes and let us know.

08-12-2007, 10:36 PM	#4
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: 1968 DASH help needed that was where my choke thing-a-ma-jig was...I yanked it out

08-12-2007, 10:55 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 1968 DASH help needed yep, it's a half ass choke delete plug some one installed... probably after installing some aftermarket carb with an electric choke

08-12-2007, 11:57 PM	#6
DoobieBrother Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 184	Re: 1968 DASH help needed Yeah. It's from choke. Not sure why you'd bother doing that, though. Why not just leave the pull knob and not use it?

08-13-2007, 12:36 AM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: 1968 DASH help needed That is a correct choke delete. Your truck probably came with a 327 or a 396 with an auto choke. Let me know if it is something you are not going to use. Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

08-13-2007, 11:13 AM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: 1968 DASH help needed If that is the choke, where is the wiper switch? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 08-13-2007 at 11:13 AM.

08-13-2007, 11:39 AM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 1968 DASH help needed Driver's side, top left. The headlight switch is below the wiper switch. Here's an old crappy pic. Attached Images __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-13-2007 at 11:40 AM.

08-13-2007, 01:51 PM	#10
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: 1968 DASH help needed Gotcha! I'm use to seeing them on the pass side. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-13-2007, 01:58 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 1968 DASH help needed ^Yeah, what sucks is that no one reproduces a "proper" 67-68 style 3 hole cluster bezel. They only make the ones with the wipers on the other side and no choke hole. __________________ 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!

08-13-2007, 02:38 PM	#12
woodchip Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington N.C. Posts: 160	Re: 1968 DASH help needed Try americanclassic.com the price is a little high, but if you need it then you just have to pay the price. My 68 came with one,but after the cab burned inside,there wasn't much left of the dash. I think the price was around $45. but it was the only place i found one. Choke hole blanking plate Item# CKH7 Black with chrome G M and surround $34.50 plus shiping. They also have the gauge cluster housings Item#GCLH-3 $65.00 __________________ 98 Chevy Z71 1500 extended cab 99 Dodge carvan es 68 Chevy C10 LWB 50TH 396 eng 400 Trans 62 Wheel Horse tractor in good shape Last edited by woodchip; 08-13-2007 at 02:53 PM.

08-13-2007, 03:01 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 1968 DASH help needed I decided to clean up and paint mine. I had to "melt" some cracks together and filled them in with model glue and sanded it down. Came out pretty nice... Oh, and to keep things on topic, yeah, that looks like a choke delete __________________ 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!

08-13-2007, 06:36 PM	#14
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	Re: 1968 DASH help needed wow thanks for all the replies .. nice 327 v8 4bb in it ..

08-13-2007, 07:12 PM	#15
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 1968 DASH help needed Here is the proper choke delete plate that goes in that hole. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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08-13-2007, 08:08 PM	#16
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: 1968 DASH help needed I don't know if there is a "proper choke delete". I have seen 3 different styles on different trucks. Yours and the one pictured are 2 of them, the third is a round one with wrinkle finish. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

08-14-2007, 02:53 PM	#18
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 1968 DASH help needed Yep factory choke delete. I had a '68 Chevy C-30 with one that came with a 327 with electric choke. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-14-2007, 04:11 PM	#19
68c-10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ashtabula, Ohio Posts: 105	Re: 1968 DASH help needed My 68 has the square Gm choke delete, it originaly had a 327 __________________ 68 Chevy C-10 custom, 350,4bbl, serp belt swap, th400, 5 lug disk conversion, added honda seats and factory tach. 71 Gremlin X, 360, t-5, 8 3/4 rear, and dodge dakota seats. 82 Spirit, 4.0,ax-15, 8.8 rear and sti bucket seats

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