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ebfabman · 08-11-2002, 09:39 PM

Thor and jyjohn, looks like a good alternative to me.

RipMeyer · 08-11-2002, 09:41 PM

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Originally posted by 69mychevy
first of all junkyardjohn when you say ..... its spelled

This is not a spelling contest. Please dont ever do that again.

69mychevy · 08-11-2002, 09:47 PM

no matter how much i argue with you about your headliner i love your ****in dash!!! how much work is that and how much does it end up costing?

69mychevy · 08-11-2002, 09:48 PM

my fault on that junkyardjohn and ripmeyer!

THOR 50 · 08-11-2002, 10:58 PM

Prices of the gauges you'd have to look up since they change year to year. I think the small gauges average about $40ea multiply times five, the tach is around $100 and the 3 3/8 speedo close to $200. Approx $550 w/material and shipping.
Made a plate and attached it behind the dash for the gauages to mount to and attached the cover to it from the front like stock so the wiper and head light switch remained stock. Hardest thing ,besides the pain in the wallet, is all the wiring and replacing sensors.

69mychevy · 08-12-2002, 12:03 PM

this is prolly a retarded question but why do u hav to replace sensors?

dubie · 08-12-2002, 12:25 PM

I think any custom touch you do to your trucks look great. Could you imagine how boring it would be if everyone stuck to one specific for these trucks? I plan on doing ALOT of custom things to the interior of my 72 and I could care less what anyone thinks. In the end, it's you that has to look at this truck and drive it every day. Whether it a cut dash or not and as long as it's done properly and looks nice, that's all i would care about. I have thought about building my own headliner unit to house my Kenwood unit and 2 speakers. I think they add to the personality of the truck. But I am going with a floor mount console that will house 2 speakers, my deck, maybe some cupholders and sex lights too.

69mychevy · 08-12-2002, 02:28 PM

what r sex lights?

6869704X4 · 08-12-2002, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by 69mychevy
what r sex lights?

Something that comes with highliners.hehe
Heres mine. Had it 10 years. Works. As far as the sound after 7,000 hrs in Herks Im lucky to hear my engine.

SCOTI · 08-12-2002, 04:09 PM

THOR 50, I noticed your guage set-up & think it looks great. I took apart an extra original cluster a while back & have been playing around w/the same basic idea but got side-tracked & didn't finish it. I am curious about what layout you chose for the guages. It looks like:

From the left, Top: 5" speedo; 3 3/8oil press; 5" tach. Bottom: (2 1/8) fuel level; voltmeter?; ?; ?.

Anyhow, looks cool- great job(it inspired me to climb into the attic & dig some stuff out to finish).
Scot

dubie · 08-12-2002, 04:23 PM

Sex lights are a throw back from the 60's and 70's. You mount 2 or more small lights (usually red) uder the dash or somewhere else where they won't be seen. Then when it turns dark you hit the switch and it makes the inside of your cab glow whatever color the lights are. In my case, they will be orange. Just a simple little custom touch. Thinkin i might make a glowing bowtie in the dash too.

08-11-2002, 09:47 PM	#28
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	no matter how much i argue with you about your headliner i love your ****in dash!!! how much work is that and how much does it end up costing? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-11-2002, 09:48 PM	#29
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	my fault on that junkyardjohn and ripmeyer! __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-11-2002, 10:58 PM	#30
THOR 50 Over worked under paid Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 378	Gauges Prices of the gauges you'd have to look up since they change year to year. I think the small gauges average about $40ea multiply times five, the tach is around $100 and the 3 3/8 speedo close to $200. Approx $550 w/material and shipping. Made a plate and attached it behind the dash for the gauages to mount to and attached the cover to it from the front like stock so the wiper and head light switch remained stock. Hardest thing ,besides the pain in the wallet, is all the wiring and replacing sensors. __________________ Roger '69 C-10 with GMC front clip billet grill, 283CI, 400TH and 12bolt posiw/3.73 gears

08-12-2002, 12:03 PM	#31
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	this is prolly a retarded question but why do u hav to replace sensors? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-12-2002, 12:25 PM	#32
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I think any custom touch you do to your trucks look great. Could you imagine how boring it would be if everyone stuck to one specific for these trucks? I plan on doing ALOT of custom things to the interior of my 72 and I could care less what anyone thinks. In the end, it's you that has to look at this truck and drive it every day. Whether it a cut dash or not and as long as it's done properly and looks nice, that's all i would care about. I have thought about building my own headliner unit to house my Kenwood unit and 2 speakers. I think they add to the personality of the truck. But I am going with a floor mount console that will house 2 speakers, my deck, maybe some cupholders and sex lights too. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-11-2002, 09:39 PM	#26
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Thor and jyjohn, looks like a good alternative to me.

08-12-2002, 02:28 PM	#33
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	what r sex lights? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-12-2002, 04:09 PM	#35
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,947	THOR 50, I noticed your guage set-up & think it looks great. I took apart an extra original cluster a while back & have been playing around w/the same basic idea but got side-tracked & didn't finish it. I am curious about what layout you chose for the guages. It looks like: From the left, Top: 5" speedo; 3 3/8oil press; 5" tach. Bottom: (2 1/8) fuel level; voltmeter?; ?; ?. Anyhow, looks cool- great job(it inspired me to climb into the attic & dig some stuff out to finish). Scot __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-12-2002, 04:23 PM	#36
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Sex lights are a throw back from the 60's and 70's. You mount 2 or more small lights (usually red) uder the dash or somewhere else where they won't be seen. Then when it turns dark you hit the switch and it makes the inside of your cab glow whatever color the lights are. In my case, they will be orange. Just a simple little custom touch. Thinkin i might make a glowing bowtie in the dash too. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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