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moneyeater · 07-08-2007, 04:12 PM

I found this on ebay: it´s an original clock from a ´78 Suburban!
Got it for 20 bucks.Today me and my buddy fitted it into the ´89 cockpit and it works!

I think this is very rare and you can´t buy it new like most other instruments!
Now i´d like to ad a factory tach but i haven´t found one yet!
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pcmcobra · 07-08-2007, 04:36 PM

mine works, but it's way off. Been looking for a new one, but too cheap to buy it.

knightlife · 07-08-2007, 07:19 PM

pcm...if you drive up to charleston, you can have the one out of my truck...

**N2TRUX** · 07-08-2007, 07:30 PM

That's pretty cool. Only problem with adding a tach now is where's your fuel gauge gonna go?

pcmcobra · 07-08-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by knightlife

pcm...if you drive up to charleston, you can have the one out of my truck...

Is myrtle beach close enough?
I'll be there last week of July...
lol

moneyeater · 07-09-2007, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

That's pretty cool. Only problem with adding a tach now is where's your fuel gauge gonna go?

I didn´t think about that!
I´ll see what i do when i get the LPG system because that needs a gauge too!
It should look factorylike,clean and nice!

knightlife · 07-09-2007, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pcmcobra

Is myrtle beach close enough?
I'll be there last week of July...
lol

if my truck will tap its way there and my GPS doesnt lie to me again, sounds good. last time I wound up at folley beach lolz..

Pyrotechnic · 07-09-2007, 08:34 AM

You sure thats really out of a 78 Suburban? I have the instrument cluster out of my old 78 Silverado and it's has the clock, but it's the 70's lettering thats on it and the rest of the instruments. That clearly looks like the 80's letter style and it seems to match up with your 89 gauges.

For the record though, that clock barely worked and eventually stopped all together.

wedgemon · 07-09-2007, 11:49 AM

20 bucks is a bargain for a working one. I've sold these as high as $100 for a working one. You scored.

- Dave

pcmcobra · 07-09-2007, 01:38 PM

Time to get ill....

someone had to.

Russell · 07-09-2007, 07:19 PM

If you want a factory tach, get one out of a medium duty truck, they only go to 4000 rpm, but the fuel gauge is built into the tach gauge

moneyeater · 07-13-2007, 06:13 AM

Hey fellows, took apart the clock to clean and inspect it and it is a beautyfull mechanical clockwork!
Works precisly like a swiss army knife and sounds like grandma´s kitchenclock!

Best of all its all metal even the pointers are metal!
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Grande Rojo · 07-13-2007, 06:29 AM

Nice find. The local Chevy dealer here in Springfield still has some in stock. I found that out when I was looking for a oil pressure gauge, that they dont have.

mercman1951 · 07-13-2007, 11:14 AM

That's a cool score. Can't beat nice original stuff. Is it NOS??

I bought my new '86 1/2 ton a few weeks ago, and was doing the usual "now that it's home I can really inspect it" deal. I never noticed the first time I went to look at the truck that not only does it have the optional clock...it still works and had the correct time! I about fell over. Here's proof, I took this pic today, at this time:

07-08-2007, 04:12 PM	#1
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	what´s the time?... I found this on ebay: it´s an original clock from a ´78 Suburban! Got it for 20 bucks.Today me and my buddy fitted it into the ´89 cockpit and it works! I think this is very rare and you can´t buy it new like most other instruments! Now i´d like to ad a factory tach but i haven´t found one yet!

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Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: what´s the time?... You sure thats really out of a 78 Suburban? I have the instrument cluster out of my old 78 Silverado and it's has the clock, but it's the 70's lettering thats on it and the rest of the instruments. That clearly looks like the 80's letter style and it seems to match up with your 89 gauges. For the record though, that clock barely worked and eventually stopped all together. Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 07-09-2007 at 08:35 AM.

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wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: what´s the time?... 20 bucks is a bargain for a working one. I've sold these as high as $100 for a working one. You scored. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

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pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: what´s the time?... Time to get ill.... someone had to. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

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Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: what´s the time?... If you want a factory tach, get one out of a medium duty truck, they only go to 4000 rpm, but the fuel gauge is built into the tach gauge __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

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moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: what´s the time?... Hey fellows, took apart the clock to clean and inspect it and it is a beautyfull mechanical clockwork! Works precisly like a swiss army knife and sounds like grandma´s kitchenclock! Best of all its all metal even the pointers are metal! Last edited by moneyeater; 07-13-2007 at 06:15 AM.

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Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: what´s the time?... Nice find. The local Chevy dealer here in Springfield still has some in stock. I found that out when I was looking for a oil pressure gauge, that they dont have. __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

07-13-2007, 11:14 AM	#14
mercman1951 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hartland, MI Posts: 60	Re: what´s the time?... That's a cool score. Can't beat nice original stuff. Is it NOS?? I bought my new '86 1/2 ton a few weeks ago, and was doing the usual "now that it's home I can really inspect it" deal. I never noticed the first time I went to look at the truck that not only does it have the optional clock...it still works and had the correct time! I about fell over. Here's proof, I took this pic today, at this time: Attached Images Last edited by mercman1951; 07-13-2007 at 11:17 AM.



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