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Mudder · 05-06-2003, 05:10 AM

Heres some better pics of my new autometers and dash hacking job for the new stereo. The dash looks a lot cleaner than it used to. Oh yes the new Grant wheel that came from Church. I like it!

Mudder · 05-06-2003, 05:11 AM

Mudder · 05-06-2003, 05:12 AM

**Palf70Step** · 05-06-2003, 05:27 AM

Looks real good !

**Yukon Jack** · 05-06-2003, 09:27 AM

Excellent!

gr8scott51 · 05-06-2003, 09:32 AM

I still want that dash. You parts distributors out there could make some money off those of us (like me) that are too timid to tackle this on their own. I'll probably start on mine soon, and most of it seems straight forward, it's just little things like mating up with the wiring harness, etc. The custom bezels that are available are all aluminum or stainless - I like having that stock bezel with real gauges. Mudder, you're an inspiration.

Blue Beard · 05-06-2003, 09:39 AM

Looks good Mudder, that's the same setup we discussed by phone a while back.

gr8scott51 · 05-06-2003, 09:49 AM

Bluebeard - have you got something similar? Scott

barn9 · 05-06-2003, 10:37 AM

That looks really great Mudder, how about some details regarding guage installation, cost, etc. By the way, do you have the link to Irfanview? I would like to save the link for those that ask about pic resizing.

Mudder · 05-06-2003, 10:54 AM

Here ya go barn http://www.irfanview.com/

Mudder · 05-06-2003, 11:01 AM

Thanks for the comments but it was right here on the board that I got the idea and help for the guages. It is really an easy thing to do as I am not that great with electrical. I used all electrical; guages and it was all pretty simple. To get you in the right direction with connecting to the old harness there is a thread in the FAQ that has a link to all the wiring diagrams. I used 2 5/8 guages on the bottom which takes a little trimming in the holes. I just took the chrome out of the hole.Seems like a lot of trimming but thats because its tapered. I would help anyone that needs help and I'm sure others here that have done it would also.

Longhorn Man · 05-07-2003, 12:10 AM

Randy, you ever thought about painting your glove box door black? I think it looks quite a bit better like that...esp with red.
That is a sharp looking set up you did...congrats.
No wonder your rig has made it on 2 covers.

If you like, I can get a pic of my red and black dash...I guess I deleted the one I had on my hard drive.

Mudder · 05-07-2003, 01:43 AM

Hmmmm Never thought about it Andy. I'll give it some thought. I imagine things a lot sometimes.

73stepside · 05-07-2003, 04:13 AM

that looks good. i was thinking about doing that with a new repop gauge panel.

Warbones · 05-07-2003, 08:54 PM

I do thing a black glove box door would balance it out a bit. It looks great as it though to. Who knows.
There is a pole! I would love some more pictures of that truck.

miket · 05-07-2003, 09:04 PM

Mudder that looks really nice...I am "warming" up to the idea of converting mine....

griesel72 · 05-07-2003, 09:11 PM

congrats on the LMC cover, your truck is awesome.

I like your new dash, it gives a modern look to a great truck.

How is it switching to a newer frame, i saw on your website that you upgraded frames a while back.

david

RShaips · 05-07-2003, 10:41 PM

How much do all of the guages cost ? Looks really nice..

Mudder · 05-08-2003, 03:15 AM

griesel72 thats not really my web site but is a 4x4 club I am a founding member of. The swap isnt bad really. If you want info about it pm me your addy and I send it to you.

RShaips........The guages was like around 450 bucks and the cluster was 35. Turn signal lights were like 10 bucks.

RShaips · 05-08-2003, 08:44 AM

Thanks

05-06-2003, 05:10 AM	#1
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	New Pics, Autometer, dash hacking Heres some better pics of my new autometers and dash hacking job for the new stereo. The dash looks a lot cleaner than it used to. Oh yes the new Grant wheel that came from Church. I like it!

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Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	second one

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05-06-2003, 05:27 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Looks real good ! __________________ 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!

05-06-2003, 09:27 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Excellent! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-06-2003, 09:32 AM	#6
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I still want that dash. You parts distributors out there could make some money off those of us (like me) that are too timid to tackle this on their own. I'll probably start on mine soon, and most of it seems straight forward, it's just little things like mating up with the wiring harness, etc. The custom bezels that are available are all aluminum or stainless - I like having that stock bezel with real gauges. Mudder, you're an inspiration. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

05-06-2003, 09:39 AM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Looks good Mudder, that's the same setup we discussed by phone a while back. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-06-2003, 09:49 AM	#8
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Bluebeard - have you got something similar? Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

05-06-2003, 10:37 AM	#9
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	That looks really great Mudder, how about some details regarding guage installation, cost, etc. By the way, do you have the link to Irfanview? I would like to save the link for those that ask about pic resizing. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

05-06-2003, 10:54 AM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Here ya go barn http://www.irfanview.com/

05-06-2003, 11:01 AM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Thanks for the comments but it was right here on the board that I got the idea and help for the guages. It is really an easy thing to do as I am not that great with electrical. I used all electrical; guages and it was all pretty simple. To get you in the right direction with connecting to the old harness there is a thread in the FAQ that has a link to all the wiring diagrams. I used 2 5/8 guages on the bottom which takes a little trimming in the holes. I just took the chrome out of the hole.Seems like a lot of trimming but thats because its tapered. I would help anyone that needs help and I'm sure others here that have done it would also.

05-07-2003, 12:10 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Randy, you ever thought about painting your glove box door black? I think it looks quite a bit better like that...esp with red. That is a sharp looking set up you did...congrats. No wonder your rig has made it on 2 covers. If you like, I can get a pic of my red and black dash...I guess I deleted the one I had on my hard drive.

05-07-2003, 01:43 AM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Hmmmm Never thought about it Andy. I'll give it some thought. I imagine things a lot sometimes.

05-07-2003, 04:13 AM	#14
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	that looks good. i was thinking about doing that with a new repop gauge panel. __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

05-07-2003, 08:54 PM	#15
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	I love that truck! I do thing a black glove box door would balance it out a bit. It looks great as it though to. Who knows. There is a pole! I would love some more pictures of that truck. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283



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05-07-2003, 09:04 PM	#16
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Mudder that looks really nice...I am "warming" up to the idea of converting mine.... __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

05-07-2003, 09:11 PM	#17
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	congrats on the LMC cover, your truck is awesome. I like your new dash, it gives a modern look to a great truck. How is it switching to a newer frame, i saw on your website that you upgraded frames a while back. david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-07-2003, 10:41 PM	#18
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	How much do all of the guages cost ? Looks really nice..

05-08-2003, 03:15 AM	#19
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	griesel72 thats not really my web site but is a 4x4 club I am a founding member of. The swap isnt bad really. If you want info about it pm me your addy and I send it to you. RShaips........The guages was like around 450 bucks and the cluster was 35. Turn signal lights were like 10 bucks.

05-08-2003, 08:44 AM	#20
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Thanks

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