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VTKidder · 10-20-2003, 07:47 AM

Can someone tell me what years / models / engines the vacuum gauge was available on? The reason I ask is that I scored a gauge cluster out of a '68 C-60 this weekend that had a factory tach and vacuum gauge (paid $10 from the local junk yard!). All of the gauges are in great shape, and I'd like to use the vacuum gauge if it were an option on a '69 C-10 350. Thanks all....

-adam

VTKidder · 10-20-2003, 07:51 AM

Sorry....jumped the gun a little and forgot that our search option now works. Here's another thread with more info.....

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**JQ-72** · 10-20-2003, 03:11 PM

I cannot find any information that the vacuum gauge was optional for 10-30 series trucks. I think they were used for the hydra-vac heavy duty brakes on 40-60 series.

Joshua

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-20-2003, 05:45 PM

No, it wasn't an option for the 10-30 series trucks, but it is becoming a real popular conversion to have the vacuum guage installed. I would install the tach and the vacuum guage if I had them!!

Blue Beard · 10-20-2003, 08:54 PM

I'm seeing more people install the Vac gauges. Hard to tell, but I know of a dealer locally that has them from time to time and claims they are stock.

Rod · 10-20-2003, 09:52 PM

There stock.. no doubt about it.. just it is stock in a c40 and up thats all, that had that type of brake system.

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2003, 10:52 PM

Just remember to swap out the bezel with a replacement, and it'll bolt right into your pick up. Who cares if it was stock in a C/10...if you want it, (and it sounds liek you do) then slap it in there.

Rod · 10-20-2003, 11:22 PM

I built my speedwarning- tach- vacuum cluster to put in my light duty trucks. Looks good regardless.

Hooter · 10-20-2003, 11:28 PM

the cluster will bolt right in, as long as the steering wheel plate at the bottom isn't cut out funny like on the big rigs, and the two idiot lights on the bottom of the gas guage say different things

1969 GMC · 10-21-2003, 03:12 AM

I remember someone selling a regular gauge cluster that had a big, funky lookin vac gauge in the tach spot, claimed it was a dealer add on.

VTKidder · 10-21-2003, 07:51 AM

Thanks all...I'm definitely going to add it in; its a very easy swap; just plumb a line to the intake or base of the carb somewhere. A friend of mine with a '71 F*rd F-100 Explorer 4x4 has one on his truck, as well as an auto meter tach that are WAY old school; not original by any means, but probably '71 vintage. The vacuum gauge is called an Econo-meter, and has yellow, green and red segments behind the needle; apparently very popular back in the day for monitoring fuel mileage.

10-20-2003, 07:47 AM	#1
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Vacuum gauge Can someone tell me what years / models / engines the vacuum gauge was available on? The reason I ask is that I scored a gauge cluster out of a '68 C-60 this weekend that had a factory tach and vacuum gauge (paid $10 from the local junk yard!). All of the gauges are in great shape, and I'd like to use the vacuum gauge if it were an option on a '69 C-10 350. Thanks all.... -adam

10-20-2003, 05:45 PM	#4
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	No, it wasn't an option for the 10-30 series trucks, but it is becoming a real popular conversion to have the vacuum guage installed. I would install the tach and the vacuum guage if I had them!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-20-2003, 08:54 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	I'm seeing more people install the Vac gauges. Hard to tell, but I know of a dealer locally that has them from time to time and claims they are stock. __________________ 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

10-20-2003, 09:52 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	There stock.. no doubt about it.. just it is stock in a c40 and up thats all, that had that type of brake system. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

10-20-2003, 11:22 PM	#8
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I built my speedwarning- tach- vacuum cluster to put in my light duty trucks. Looks good regardless. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

10-20-2003, 07:51 AM	#2
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Sorry....jumped the gun a little and forgot that our search option now works. Here's another thread with more info..... -- Clicky Clicky --

10-20-2003, 03:11 PM	#3
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,574	I cannot find any information that the vacuum gauge was optional for 10-30 series trucks. I think they were used for the hydra-vac heavy duty brakes on 40-60 series. Joshua

10-20-2003, 10:52 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Just remember to swap out the bezel with a replacement, and it'll bolt right into your pick up. Who cares if it was stock in a C/10...if you want it, (and it sounds liek you do) then slap it in there.

10-20-2003, 11:28 PM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	the cluster will bolt right in, as long as the steering wheel plate at the bottom isn't cut out funny like on the big rigs, and the two idiot lights on the bottom of the gas guage say different things __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-21-2003, 03:12 AM	#10
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	I remember someone selling a regular gauge cluster that had a big, funky lookin vac gauge in the tach spot, claimed it was a dealer add on. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

10-21-2003, 07:51 AM	#11
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Thanks all...I'm definitely going to add it in; its a very easy swap; just plumb a line to the intake or base of the carb somewhere. A friend of mine with a '71 F*rd F-100 Explorer 4x4 has one on his truck, as well as an auto meter tach that are WAY old school; not original by any means, but probably '71 vintage. The vacuum gauge is called an Econo-meter, and has yellow, green and red segments behind the needle; apparently very popular back in the day for monitoring fuel mileage.

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