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Long Roof · 06-11-2005, 12:14 PM

I have a factory tach dash and I was hoping to clean it up a bit. Can you guys answer a few questions I have?

What is the best way to clean the gauge face without ruining the graphics?

My tach hangs up around 3,000 sometimes like there is a rusty spot or something. Is this easy to clean up?

Last, who has used the 'Duranged Design' white face gauge kit? Do you like it?

Later,
Aaron

Sorry, one more thing. I have seen on a few trucks that the glove box is chromed with a flat black paint inside to match the gauge face plate. Is this custom or does someone sell these things?

byrd · 06-11-2005, 09:29 PM

Too busy tonight PM me later and I will answer tomorrow evening when I get home from work. Randy

Long Roof · 06-12-2005, 01:47 PM

Anybody else?

Aaron

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-12-2005, 03:00 PM

Randy is the resident guage expert he does great work and can field any of the question's you may have.. If you already have it apart I use soap and warm water with a soft sponge to clean mine..

Long Roof · 06-12-2005, 09:23 PM

Does anybody know anything about this glove box door? This is what I am looking for.

These are from 'chevydude's truck. I hope you don't mind me using your pictures.

Long Roof · 06-13-2005, 07:53 PM

One last bump.

Anyone know where I can get a glovebox like this?

Aaron

Dick Dale · 06-13-2005, 07:59 PM

Local hardware store. Krylon and masking tape.

mjrmn · 06-13-2005, 09:10 PM

Check out LMC trucks. They have both the chrome trim and the black insert.

byrd · 06-13-2005, 10:39 PM

it looks like a chrome box door with a black overlay of sorts on it, Randy

Long Roof · 06-15-2005, 08:18 PM

Chevydude replied to me that he thought it came from Chevy duty so I checked there catalog as I had one and they do have it. It is chrome so I guess you would need to paint the inside black to match the cluster. I think it looks really good.

Aaron

jtminton · 06-16-2005, 09:16 AM

Did you ever get an answer to your tach question? If it was PM'd will you post it, because my tach is hanging up and I want to see if there is a way to fix it.

Rod · 06-16-2005, 10:13 AM

Believe that's 67-68 custom or custom deluxe trimmed glove box door. Not postive..but it is a 67-68 style..not sure on the trim level that came with for now..I could look it up though if you want exact details.

Russell · 06-16-2005, 10:21 AM

As far as the lense goes, its probally the outside that is fogged up, and if I know anything about those clusters, I think the numbers are on the inside. Just get some really fine polish (tooth whitening tooth paste would probally work) and buff it in there with a nice high speed buffer. Often times they come out looking like glass

Just be careful when polishing it, you don't wanna sit in any one spot or you could burn, melt, or otherwise deform it a bit

A hanging up tach is often a sign of a tach about to fail... At least, thats how the 73-87 factory tachs act.

chevyfarmer · 06-16-2005, 12:48 PM

I had a glove box door very similar on a no optioned 67 that I parted. It was not chrome around the edges it was painted the same gray color as the edges of the gauge cluster. The center was a wrinkle style paint, which was similar to the semi rough plastic finish on the center of the gauge cluster as well. The emblem was used on 67 and 68 models. I know I let the glove box door go with the truck, because that was in the late 80's when there were tons of these trucks getting parted and yes I feel like this now

Chris H · 06-16-2005, 12:59 PM

Just to add to the confusion, I belive that the wrinkle finish flat black paint on the center is called "camera finish", much like the body of a camera.
The light colored surround on the 67 and 68 is not chrome, but silver paint.
Like this:

Long Roof · 06-18-2005, 10:16 AM

I have not gotten a real answer on the tach issue. I guess I will need to do a little investigating when I remove the cluster.

Aaron

kaycee · 06-18-2005, 10:33 AM

I used the Durange graphics on my 69 and they were real easy to do,just take your time when doing them.I would use them again if need be

Long Roof · 06-18-2005, 07:24 PM

I still think I am going to use that white kit, kind of goes with the burb color scheme. I'll take a pic when its done.

Aaron

BLAZERMAN · 06-18-2005, 11:25 PM

Here's a couple pics of my glove box door in the GMC, I just bead blasted the center of a chrome glove lid and then textured it black, I think it really balances out the dash.

4x4Poet · 06-19-2005, 01:38 AM

That is a interesting approach, BLAZERMAN. Adds to the symmetry.

How did you protect the chrome around the edge? How did the transistion between the chrome and the bead blasted area come out in terms of smoothness and preventing the chrome from lifting or pealing?

chevy_fatman · 06-19-2005, 02:41 AM

I wouldn't use the durange gauges for nothing! they may look good and be easy to use but before he was banned from this site he was real nasty respomding question about his "kits" on his last posts, can't remember exactly but it has something to do with the quality on them when he first started selling them, might want to do more research more on this, I believe board member XXL bought one of his kitswhen he first stared selling them.

Just my $.02

Long Roof · 06-19-2005, 10:37 PM

Blazerman - That dash looks great. Question, I would think you could just paint the center section of a chrome glovebox rather than blast it first, am I wrong?

Aaron

longnlow72 · 06-19-2005, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Long Roof

Blazerman - That dash looks great. Question, I would think you could just paint the center section of a chrome glovebox rather than blast it first, am I wrong?

Aaron

i dont think the paint would stick to the chrome, so you'd probably want it bare metal instead

byrd · 06-20-2005, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_fatman

I wouldn't use the durange gauges for nothing! they may look good and be easy to use but before he was banned from this site he was real nasty respomding question about his "kits" on his last posts, can't remember exactly but it has something to do with the quality on them when he first started selling them, might want to do more research more on this, I believe board member XXL bought one of his kitswhen he first stared selling them.

Just my $.02

I personally have purchased over 30 sets of the overlays from Ryan @ durange and they have been super helpful willing to work with me on my needs and always follow through on what he's said. I wasn't a member here when the this was going on and didn't know that he had a problem here, but my .02 is that he is a stand up guy with a good product and from my experience with him great customer service

Randy

Long Roof · 06-20-2005, 09:18 PM

Thanks for all your input

Aaron

06-11-2005, 12:14 PM	#1
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Gauge cluster spit polish I have a factory tach dash and I was hoping to clean it up a bit. Can you guys answer a few questions I have? What is the best way to clean the gauge face without ruining the graphics? My tach hangs up around 3,000 sometimes like there is a rusty spot or something. Is this easy to clean up? Last, who has used the 'Duranged Design' white face gauge kit? Do you like it? Later, Aaron Sorry, one more thing. I have seen on a few trucks that the glove box is chromed with a flat black paint inside to match the gauge face plate. Is this custom or does someone sell these things? __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 06-11-2005 at 12:19 PM.

06-12-2005, 01:47 PM	#3
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Anybody else? Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-12-2005, 03:00 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Randy is the resident guage expert he does great work and can field any of the question's you may have.. If you already have it apart I use soap and warm water with a soft sponge to clean mine.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-12-2005, 09:23 PM	#5
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Does anybody know anything about this glove box door? This is what I am looking for. These are from 'chevydude's truck. I hope you don't mind me using your pictures. Attached Images __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-13-2005, 07:53 PM	#6
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	One last bump. Anyone know where I can get a glovebox like this? Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-13-2005, 07:59 PM	#7
Dick Dale Excelsior, You Fathead. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 937	Local hardware store. Krylon and masking tape. __________________ Go Navy. The Sea Is Ours. Budget 350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post2264638

06-13-2005, 09:10 PM	#8
mjrmn '67 K10 Work In Process Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Delano MN Posts: 163	Check out LMC trucks. They have both the chrome trim and the black insert.

06-15-2005, 08:18 PM	#10
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Chevydude replied to me that he thought it came from Chevy duty so I checked there catalog as I had one and they do have it. It is chrome so I guess you would need to paint the inside black to match the cluster. I think it looks really good. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-16-2005, 09:16 AM	#11
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	Did you ever get an answer to your tach question? If it was PM'd will you post it, because my tach is hanging up and I want to see if there is a way to fix it. __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

06-16-2005, 10:13 AM	#12
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Believe that's 67-68 custom or custom deluxe trimmed glove box door. Not postive..but it is a 67-68 style..not sure on the trim level that came with for now..I could look it up though if you want exact details. __________________ 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.

06-16-2005, 10:21 AM	#13
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	As far as the lense goes, its probally the outside that is fogged up, and if I know anything about those clusters, I think the numbers are on the inside. Just get some really fine polish (tooth whitening tooth paste would probally work) and buff it in there with a nice high speed buffer. Often times they come out looking like glass Just be careful when polishing it, you don't wanna sit in any one spot or you could burn, melt, or otherwise deform it a bit A hanging up tach is often a sign of a tach about to fail... At least, thats how the 73-87 factory tachs act. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-16-2005, 12:48 PM	#14
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	I had a glove box door very similar on a no optioned 67 that I parted. It was not chrome around the edges it was painted the same gray color as the edges of the gauge cluster. The center was a wrinkle style paint, which was similar to the semi rough plastic finish on the center of the gauge cluster as well. The emblem was used on 67 and 68 models. I know I let the glove box door go with the truck, because that was in the late 80's when there were tons of these trucks getting parted and yes I feel like this now __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

06-16-2005, 12:59 PM	#15
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	Just to add to the confusion, I belive that the wrinkle finish flat black paint on the center is called "camera finish", much like the body of a camera. The light colored surround on the 67 and 68 is not chrome, but silver paint. Like this: __________________ Chris H 72 C30 133" 72 C30 157" flat-dump 69 C10 short fleet 71 ElCamino 2000 K2500 crewcab shortbed (sold, sorry old friend) 2005 GMC 2500HD shortcrew Duramax 2006 K1500 RCSB and a couple other projects/parts

06-18-2005, 10:16 AM	#16
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	I have not gotten a real answer on the tach issue. I guess I will need to do a little investigating when I remove the cluster. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-18-2005, 10:33 AM	#17
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,453	I used the Durange graphics on my 69 and they were real easy to do,just take your time when doing them.I would use them again if need be __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60



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06-18-2005, 07:24 PM	#18
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	I still think I am going to use that white kit, kind of goes with the burb color scheme. I'll take a pic when its done. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-18-2005, 11:25 PM	#19
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Here's a couple pics of my glove box door in the GMC, I just bead blasted the center of a chrome glove lid and then textured it black, I think it really balances out the dash. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

06-19-2005, 01:38 AM	#20
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	That is a interesting approach, BLAZERMAN. Adds to the symmetry. How did you protect the chrome around the edge? How did the transistion between the chrome and the bead blasted area come out in terms of smoothness and preventing the chrome from lifting or pealing? __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 06-19-2005 at 01:40 AM.

06-19-2005, 02:41 AM	#21
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	I wouldn't use the durange gauges for nothing! they may look good and be easy to use but before he was banned from this site he was real nasty respomding question about his "kits" on his last posts, can't remember exactly but it has something to do with the quality on them when he first started selling them, might want to do more research more on this, I believe board member XXL bought one of his kitswhen he first stared selling them. Just my $.02 __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

06-19-2005, 10:37 PM	#22
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Blazerman - That dash looks great. Question, I would think you could just paint the center section of a chrome glovebox rather than blast it first, am I wrong? Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

06-20-2005, 09:18 PM	#25
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Thanks for all your input Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

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