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**MisterC** · 10-18-2011, 03:04 PM

Sorry for the confusion. I don't currently have the vacuum gauge. It's the blank, and I want to put a clock in it. I just like the functionality that it offers.

Strodder · 10-18-2011, 03:21 PM

I miss read it.

Slow Build · 10-18-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterC

I'm looking to add a tach to my '66 dash and would like to fill the other hole (normally vacuum gauge) with a clock. I've seen some great examples on the forums, but up until now, no one has responded to my PM's asking what the clocks came out of originally.

Would anyone be willing to share some clock ideas that would fit into the vacuum gauge opening on my '66 dash?

x2

I have asked also. Haven't gotten a solid answer yet.

Slow Build · 10-18-2011, 03:37 PM

Saw this in JOHNORO's Blazer at the C10 Get Together in @water. It looks like it's about the right size (maybe 3") and it's made buy AutoMeter but I can't find it online anywhere. I'd want it black though.

The search goes on.

Sick5 · 10-18-2011, 08:05 PM

what about gmc style?

markeb01 · 10-18-2011, 09:20 PM

Egauges shows Autometer making several clocks in 3 3/8” size, although none of the models listed have a photograph, and I don’t see them offered at Jegs or Summit:

http://www.egauges.com/eg_typeI.asp?...r=All&Manf=All

Vernski · 10-18-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Egauges shows Autometer making several clocks in 3 3/8” size, although none of the models listed have a photograph, and I don’t see them offered at Jegs or Summit:

http://www.egauges.com/eg_typeI.asp?...r=All&Manf=All

Here is a clock a Bob's Speedometer that is 3 3/8 I used in my GMC they have gone up in price though here is the link...Vernski

http://www.bobsgauges.com/servlet/th...Hot-Rod/Detail

markeb01 · 10-18-2011, 09:51 PM

These two threads should answer your questions. If not let me know. I routinely add more details as new questions come up. Regards, Mark.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401449

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403869

LostMy65 · 07-25-2012, 02:07 AM

I've been banging around this idea:
White led digital gauges I think would blend in nicely.

corvettejim1968 · 07-25-2012, 09:22 AM

the vacuum gauge was very hard to find.

LostMy65 · 11-09-2012, 10:32 PM

kerber63 · 11-28-2012, 05:32 AM

'63 cluster before & after paint - spare piece of sheetmetal and autometer gauges. Kept the layout similar to stock, plus the tach. No turn signal indicators, I wired them into the two left and two right gauges so they blink.
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62 bigwindow · 07-25-2012, 04:02 PM

the post of the 60 Impala dash looks very cool. almost looks like a fiberglass insert..If so where can I get one?
Also curious if anyone had ever installed a 60-63 double hump dash into a 64-66 cab..I have a 66 big windoe but I have a 63 parts truck with a good dash and was thinking of doing a swap.....ANYBODY??????

Alan's Classic · 07-25-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Oh man, thats looks good! Keep us all posted with some pics please!

can't believe I never posted a completed pic

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Originally Posted by 62 bigwindow

the post of the 60 Impala dash looks very cool. almost looks like a fiberglass insert..If so where can I get one?
Also curious if anyone had ever installed a 60-63 double hump dash into a 64-66 cab..I have a 66 big windoe but I have a 63 parts truck with a good dash and was thinking of doing a swap.....ANYBODY??????

Thanks, it's not a fiberglass insert, it's the real thing. I do believe they do make them in fiberglass, not sure where to get them.

Don't pay any attention to the steering wheel, it's a temp one.

Strodder · 07-26-2012, 09:35 PM

Yeah, when are you goin to get that Impala wheel. It needs to be a 15"er though.

Alan's Classic · 07-27-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Yeah, when are you goin to get that Impala wheel. It needs to be a 15"er though.

Not sure, it's hard to cough up $350 for s steering wheel. I hope by Christmas.
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Strodder · 07-27-2012, 09:46 AM

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Not sure, it's hard to cough up $350 for s steering wheel. I hope by Christmas.
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It's well worth it though, especially with your dash. It will make it look complete.

theastronaut · 07-26-2012, 10:13 PM

This is just an edit I did in MS paint, but I'm having a real 160 mph speedometer and 10k tach made for my '66.

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corvettejim1968 · 07-27-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

This is just an edit I did in MS paint, but I'm having a real 160 mph speedometer and 10k tach made for my '66.

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that would be awesome if it looks stock like your picture.

theastronaut · 07-27-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

that would be awesome if it looks stock like your picture.

It will look just like that, with an air gauge added in the left pod for my air bags' tank.

kieth · 11-28-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

that would be awesome if it looks stock like your picture.

Why do you need a 10K tach, even the highest dollar motors only turn 8500 rpm....and thats to produce 850hp on alcohol ?????

SCOTI · 11-28-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kieth

Why do you need a 10K tach, even the highest dollar motors only turn 8500 rpm....and thats to produce 850hp on alcohol ?????

I didn't see where anyone mention they 'needed' a 10K tach?? Some guys like the 10K display; others don't. I don't care for a 200mph speedo range when I know I won't come near it. Same for the tach; 8K will do for me & even that's excessive....

theastronaut · 11-06-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kieth

Why do you need a 10K tach, even the highest dollar motors only turn 8500 rpm....and thats to produce 850hp on alcohol ?????

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I didn't see where anyone mention they 'needed' a 10K tach?? Some guys like the 10K display; others don't. I don't care for a 200mph speedo range when I know I won't come near it. Same for the tach; 8K will do for me & even that's excessive....

The engine will be a LS2 with ported LS3 heads, four Weber IDA's on an Inglese manifold, solid lifter cam, shaft mount rocker, larger diameter pushrods, etc. It will redline around 8500 rpm so an 8K tach wouldn't be adequate. I'll also be taking the truck to open track practice days and with around 650 hp it won't have a problem making use of the 160 mph speedometer on bigger tracks... So in this case I do need a 10K tach.

I had a guy build the 10k tach to fit in a stock cluster, still waiting on the speedo lens to be printed.

baggedbigblock · 11-28-2012, 10:36 AM

Here is my copper patina dash and glove box

66trkbldr · 11-29-2012, 12:04 AM

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10-18-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: Any Dash Ideas Sorry for the confusion. I don't currently have the vacuum gauge. It's the blank, and I want to put a clock in it. I just like the functionality that it offers. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

10-18-2011, 03:21 PM	#2
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Any Dash Ideas I miss read it. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

10-18-2011, 03:37 PM	#4
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Any Dash Ideas Saw this in JOHNORO's Blazer at the C10 Get Together in @water. It looks like it's about the right size (maybe 3") and it's made buy AutoMeter but I can't find it online anywhere. I'd want it black though. The search goes on. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

10-18-2011, 08:05 PM	#5
Sick5 C10 CLUB Y QUE! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2,770	Re: Any Dash Ideas what about gmc style? __________________ C/10 CLUB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=148

10-18-2011, 09:20 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Any Dash Ideas Egauges shows Autometer making several clocks in 3 3/8” size, although none of the models listed have a photograph, and I don’t see them offered at Jegs or Summit: http://www.egauges.com/eg_typeI.asp?...r=All&Manf=All

10-18-2011, 09:51 PM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Any Dash Ideas These two threads should answer your questions. If not let me know. I routinely add more details as new questions come up. Regards, Mark. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401449 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403869

07-25-2012, 02:07 AM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,526	Re: Any Dash Ideas I've been banging around this idea: White led digital gauges I think would blend in nicely. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-25-2012, 09:22 AM	#10
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 946	Re: Any Dash Ideas the vacuum gauge was very hard to find. __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

11-09-2012, 10:32 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,526	Re: Any Dash Ideas __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-28-2012, 05:32 AM	#12
kerber63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 280	Re: Any Dash Ideas '63 cluster before & after paint - spare piece of sheetmetal and autometer gauges. Kept the layout similar to stock, plus the tach. No turn signal indicators, I wired them into the two left and two right gauges so they blink. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-25-2012, 04:02 PM	#13
62 bigwindow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mocksville NC Posts: 824	Re: Any Dash Ideas the post of the 60 Impala dash looks very cool. almost looks like a fiberglass insert..If so where can I get one? Also curious if anyone had ever installed a 60-63 double hump dash into a 64-66 cab..I have a 66 big windoe but I have a 63 parts truck with a good dash and was thinking of doing a swap.....ANYBODY??????

07-26-2012, 09:35 PM	#15
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Any Dash Ideas Yeah, when are you goin to get that Impala wheel. It needs to be a 15"er though. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-26-2012, 10:13 PM	#18
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,893	Re: Any Dash Ideas This is just an edit I did in MS paint, but I'm having a real 160 mph speedometer and 10k tach made for my '66. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

11-28-2012, 10:36 AM	#24
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