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87Lowrider · 07-11-2008, 10:03 PM

Look what Santa brought for my engine. It looks like this now, but just wait:

Before:

New parts (100Amp Alt from March Perf, Power Steering Pump, AC Compressor and new Dakota Digital instrument cluster)

Got a busy weekend ahead of me but I'm excited about it.

Ken

S10Fan · 07-11-2008, 10:31 PM

Kewl! Me like chrome and digital stuff. Me also like the door mat next to the goods.

87Lowrider · 07-11-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Kewl! Me like chrome and digital stuff. Me also like the door mat next to the goods.

The mat is my wifes, A christmas present from me a few years ago. She has a matching coffee mug too!

Ken

SBTork · 07-12-2008, 12:40 AM

nice set-up, now get-em installed

Walts_restoration · 07-12-2008, 01:51 AM

santa must like us because i know what your talking about with the Christmas in july

New radiator, water pump and hose for my camaro, taking the ac off finally and probably gonna put a 7 blade fan on.

And truck related, just found a front clip for my 77 that came with a spare truck

87Lowrider · 07-12-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

santa must like us because i know what your talking about with the Christmas in july

And truck related, just found a front clip for my 77 that came with a spare truck

Kewl!. We must of been on the "nice" list!

Mr79C10 · 07-12-2008, 07:52 AM

Nice (summer) Christmas!!

S10Fan · 07-12-2008, 08:37 AM

I'm dreaming of a chrome Christmas!

87Lowrider · 07-12-2008, 07:30 PM

Just doing my part to "stimulate" the economy!

Kenny

S10Fan · 07-12-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Just doing my part to "stimulate" the economy!

Kenny

Your patriotism bring a tear to my eye!

Bryan

87Lowrider · 07-13-2008, 07:35 PM

OK... here's the mock up.

Time to do some detail work and put the radiator back in.

I'll tackle the dash this week.

boatpuller · 07-13-2008, 08:00 PM

nice.

87Lowrider · 08-16-2008, 10:16 PM

OK... Finally got some time to work on the truck and finish up the instrument panel install.

Before:

After:

Still have to hook up the sender to the VSS so my speedo will work. Everything else works though.

Ken

thirdstreettito · 08-16-2008, 10:55 PM

Fuel in %? Nice new cluster man! Looking good!

rod86 · 08-17-2008, 12:59 AM

hmmm soo thats wat the cluster looks like installed... sweet, was it easy enuff to wire up?

smashingchuck · 08-17-2008, 10:38 AM

those digital gauges are actually starting to grow on me...

LMDGUY · 08-17-2008, 11:18 AM

that dash does look good!

87Lowrider · 08-17-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rod86

hmmm soo thats wat the cluster looks like installed... sweet, was it easy enuff to wire up?

Thanks Guys!

Yes, it was easy... I went to AllDatadiy.com and downloaded the schematic for the cluster.. a snip here and there, and a couple hours, pretty simple. My biggest problem was after I got the new panel installed and started the engine, it ran for a few seconds and died. I couldn't get it to start. So I tore it all back down to find the problem. Still no luck, then, I looked down on the front of the dash and saw that the fuel tank switch was in between left and right. Doh! Must've bumped it putting the dash pad in. Hard to get fuel to the carb when the pump is confused as to where to get the fuel from.

I want one of those billet bezels from captkaos to finish off the look, hook up the speedo and it'll be done.

Ken

TeamRinaldi · 08-17-2008, 03:23 PM

I keep debating on putting the money into the gauges. I love the look and readout, but I really love my old analog clock.

87Lowrider · 08-17-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamRinaldi

I keep debating on putting the money into the gauges. I love the look and readout, but I really love my old analog clock.

Mine didn't have the clock... the gauges are pure

Ken

scotty101 · 08-17-2008, 04:55 PM

Notice your truck is telling you to speed lol right below your mph. very nice i am quite jealous. where did you get your valve covers and your spark plug wirer holders? i am looking for something cleaner looking

87Lowrider · 08-17-2008, 09:08 PM

Yea.. My neighborhood here in KY is in a "Speed" zone and the truck knows it!

Everything came from either Summit or Jegs... Valve Covers are Proform GM covers and wire holders were some aftermarket ones that Summit had too. If you want part numbers, let me know.

Thanks!!

Ken

87Lowrider · 08-17-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

those digital gauges are actually starting to grow on me...

mee too... nice truck...a moment of silence please for our anthem - LOWRIDER! - - - - - - - - - - ok, that's enuf!

Bamer36 · 12-05-2009, 09:38 PM

do you have the part number for the gauges and the site

07-11-2008, 10:03 PM	#1
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Christmas in July Look what Santa brought for my engine. It looks like this now, but just wait: Before: New parts (100Amp Alt from March Perf, Power Steering Pump, AC Compressor and new Dakota Digital instrument cluster) Got a busy weekend ahead of me but I'm excited about it. Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

07-11-2008, 10:31 PM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Christmas in July Kewl! Me like chrome and digital stuff. Me also like the door mat next to the goods. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

07-12-2008, 12:40 AM	#4
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07-12-2008, 08:37 AM	#8
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Christmas in July I'm dreaming of a chrome Christmas! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

07-12-2008, 07:30 PM	#9
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Christmas in July Just doing my part to "stimulate" the economy! Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

07-13-2008, 07:35 PM	#11
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Christmas in July OK... here's the mock up. Time to do some detail work and put the radiator back in. I'll tackle the dash this week. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

07-13-2008, 08:00 PM	#12
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Christmas in July nice. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

08-16-2008, 10:16 PM	#13
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Christmas in July OK... Finally got some time to work on the truck and finish up the instrument panel install. Before: After: Still have to hook up the sender to the VSS so my speedo will work. Everything else works though. Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

08-16-2008, 10:55 PM	#14
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Christmas in July Fuel in %? Nice new cluster man! Looking good! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-17-2008, 12:59 AM	#15
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Christmas in July hmmm soo thats wat the cluster looks like installed... sweet, was it easy enuff to wire up? __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

08-17-2008, 10:38 AM	#16
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08-17-2008, 11:18 AM	#17
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08-17-2008, 03:23 PM	#19
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08-17-2008, 04:55 PM	#21
scotty101 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edgerton MN Posts: 74	Re: Christmas in July Notice your truck is telling you to speed lol right below your mph. very nice i am quite jealous. where did you get your valve covers and your spark plug wirer holders? i am looking for something cleaner looking

08-17-2008, 09:08 PM	#22
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Christmas in July Yea.. My neighborhood here in KY is in a "Speed" zone and the truck knows it! Everything came from either Summit or Jegs... Valve Covers are Proform GM covers and wire holders were some aftermarket ones that Summit had too. If you want part numbers, let me know. Thanks!! Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Last edited by 87Lowrider; 08-17-2008 at 09:09 PM.

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Bamer36 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 53	Re: Christmas in July do you have the part number for the gauges and the site

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