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chev74 · 02-07-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

I don't believe their light dimmer kit will work with your LEDs. It looks like a rheostat (or potentiometer) that is spec'ed for their vacuum fluorescent displays. What your are after is a pulse width modulator (PWM) which, by the way, uses a potentiometer to 'adjust the brightless' of the LEDs. Basically, a PWM varies the duty cycle of the LEDs so that the LEDs are actually blinking slow enough where they look dimmer without actually seeing them blink. You can get it a PWM kit for under $10. Search for 'PWM DC Motor Speed Control LED Driver'.

AWESOME MAN!!! geez you guys are helpful sometimes

andresco50 · 02-07-2008, 01:27 PM

Awesmoe guys but I prefer the oem look

chev74 · 02-07-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by andresco50

Awesmoe guys but I prefer the oem look

i liked the original look for a long time, and still do. but i just had the chance to get the tach cluster, and wanted to update some other stuff for looks.

but i understand exactly where you come from

chev74 · 02-12-2008, 02:33 PM

Hey guys! this is what i have gotten done so far. Its never exactly how you want it to be, but Im fairly satisfied. I just got done painting the bezel this afternoon after i got off work. The black is an ultra-flat black, and the others is a darker gray textured 'hammered' finish... Yes, its i spray job. Its all i can afford guys!

SRH916 · 02-12-2008, 03:00 PM

Looks alot better than my gagues. Nice job.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-12-2008, 03:20 PM

They all look great. I have n't yet but you all are making me want to so bad. Someday when I get some time and some extra money I will get some in.

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-12-2008, 04:46 PM

Looks good bud! You still going to paint the needles too?

chev74 · 02-13-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Looks good bud! You still going to paint the needles too?

yeah, thats the last part, besides installation. gonna run to Hobby Lobby and get some this afternoon

mitch1965 · 02-13-2008, 01:23 AM

'BLE Burban, are those the stock gauges in your burb? I am looking to replace the gauges in my '85 K20 to add a tach and tripmeter. I really like your setup.

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-13-2008, 01:48 AM

With the exception of the tach/fuel gauge and the air pressure gauge, yes they are they stock gauges. Look for a cluster out of an '89 model or an early '90 model as they are cable driven.
Mine has a NP231 T-case with an electronic speedo so I had to do some MAJOR rewiring to get my set up to work for me.

Look here to see what I had to do with mine....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265731

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-13-2008, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chev74

yeah, thats the last part, besides installation. gonna run to Hobby Lobby and get some this afternoon

When I painted my needles, I started off by masking the faces off with BLUE PAINTERS TAPE as it is very easy to remove and won't rip up the overlays. I then took the white spray paint to the needles and after that had dried/cured for 24 hours I took the red spay paint and sprayed a small bit into a cup then I used a # 000 paint brush to paint on the red. The reason I used spray paint instead of regular brush on paint is due to the fact that it's thinner and wouldn't be as heavy on the needles to end up throwing off the readings.

mhicks · 02-13-2008, 03:00 AM

Looking Gooood!!!!!

ton*loc · 02-13-2008, 09:15 AM

this is kinda off topic but can i swat in the guage set with a tach if i didnt have one stock ?

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-13-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ton*loc

this is kinda off topic but can i swat in the guage set with a tach if i didnt have one stock ?

Sure can!!
You'll just have to repin the connector on your harness to matchthe replacement gauge, run a lead to your dist tach terminal and hook up the +&- leads for the tach.

ton*loc · 02-13-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Sure can!!
You'll just have to repin the connector on your harness to matchthe replacement gauge, run a lead to your dist tach terminal and hook up the +&- leads for the tach.

sweet

02-07-2008, 01:27 PM	#27
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02-12-2008, 02:33 PM	#29
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Just ordered mine- who else has them? Hey guys! this is what i have gotten done so far. Its never exactly how you want it to be, but Im fairly satisfied. I just got done painting the bezel this afternoon after i got off work. The black is an ultra-flat black, and the others is a darker gray textured 'hammered' finish... Yes, its i spray job. Its all i can afford guys! Attached Images

02-12-2008, 03:00 PM	#30
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Just ordered mine- who else has them? Looks alot better than my gagues. Nice job. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

02-12-2008, 03:20 PM	#31
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02-12-2008, 04:46 PM	#32
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Just ordered mine- who else has them? Looks good bud! You still going to paint the needles too? __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

02-13-2008, 01:23 AM	#34
mitch1965 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 376	Re: Just ordered mine- who else has them? 'BLE Burban, are those the stock gauges in your burb? I am looking to replace the gauges in my '85 K20 to add a tach and tripmeter. I really like your setup. __________________ '99 K1500 Tahoe, 2dr, barn doors - 350/ 4L60E, 3.73 '01 K2500HD Silverado Ext Cab - 496/ Allison, 4.10

02-13-2008, 01:48 AM	#35
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Just ordered mine- who else has them? With the exception of the tach/fuel gauge and the air pressure gauge, yes they are they stock gauges. Look for a cluster out of an '89 model or an early '90 model as they are cable driven. Mine has a NP231 T-case with an electronic speedo so I had to do some MAJOR rewiring to get my set up to work for me. Look here to see what I had to do with mine.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265731 __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 02-13-2008 at 02:07 AM.

02-13-2008, 03:00 AM	#37
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Just ordered mine- who else has them? Looking Gooood!!!!!

02-13-2008, 09:15 AM	#38
ton*loc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sioux city iowa Posts: 178	Re: Just ordered mine- who else has them? this is kinda off topic but can i swat in the guage set with a tach if i didnt have one stock ? __________________ 1986 chevy c10 in the "build" process as we speak 358 flat tops, vortec heads, .500 lift cam, NOS power shot plate system, yada yada yada MMA PIX http://www.clgpix.com/MMA/Fighters/F...C/CoteTony.htm MMA RECORD 24-5

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