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JCA1972 · 07-26-2010, 11:24 PM

I changed out my volt, oil and temp gauges this weekend, I went with the Sunpro brand, I also installed an RPM gauge.

The truck was running when I took the Pics.

tonypaul · 07-26-2010, 11:33 PM

Looks great! The PO of my truck used the same sun-pro tach and put it in the same place, but he didnt do near as good as job as you.
Keep up the great work!

350votec72c10 · 07-31-2010, 07:22 PM

Ive go the same tack also, Looks slick and fits like it was made to go there, id like more info on your other gauges please.

kq4pc · 08-01-2010, 10:08 AM

messup up on post

kq4pc · 08-01-2010, 10:10 AM

Hey JCA1972 Got a question about pulling the guage bazel.do you have to drop the steering colum to get bazel off?i just picked up a 68 short step side,and po had bought one and never installed. thanks Bobby

71GMCinTN · 08-01-2010, 10:20 AM

Not to jump in on a question for someone else, but I did have to drop my steering column.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-01-2010, 10:59 AM

Nice upgrade I just did my lowers with autometers...

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-01-2010, 11:31 AM

Nicely done, I like it!

usmcchevy · 08-01-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kq4pc

Hey JCA1972 Got a question about pulling the guage bazel.do you have to drop the steering colum to get bazel off?i just picked up a 68 short step side,and po had bought one and never installed. thanks Bobby

Nope, just the bracket that holds the steering column gromett and then the screws around the benzel. Also need to pull the cable, oil pressure line and unplug the wiring.

dan42 · 08-01-2010, 03:12 PM

I'm gonna do that too - how long did it take you? did you re-wire it, or did you use the existing wiring? Looks really nice.

Longhorn Man · 08-01-2010, 04:22 PM

non tach panels will come out with some work, but loosening the column at the top will help. Tach panels need to be loosened though. I normally remove the nut on one side of the column but not on the other. Drops it enough without flopping it into your lap.

JCA1972 · 08-29-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

I'm gonna do that too - how long did it take you? did you re-wire it, or did you use the existing wiring? Looks really nice.

I used all the new wires that came with the gauges it was easier than i tought. the hardest part was cuting the holes on the plexi glass, it breaks pretty easy. you can do it in a few hours.

JCA1972 · 08-29-2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kq4pc

Hey JCA1972 Got a question about pulling the guage bazel.do you have to drop the steering colum to get bazel off?i just picked up a 68 short step side,and po had bought one and never installed. thanks Bobby

You shouldnt have to but it helps if you drop it a little, I had to drop mine because I have my steering coulmn pushed in about 3".

07-26-2010, 11:24 PM	#1
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Weekend Gauge project. I changed out my volt, oil and temp gauges this weekend, I went with the Sunpro brand, I also installed an RPM gauge. The truck was running when I took the Pics. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458 Last edited by JCA1972; 07-26-2010 at 11:25 PM.

07-26-2010, 11:33 PM	#2
tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: Weekend Gauge project. Looks great! The PO of my truck used the same sun-pro tach and put it in the same place, but he didnt do near as good as job as you. Keep up the great work!

07-31-2010, 07:22 PM	#3
350votec72c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 11	Re: Weekend Gauge project. Ive go the same tack also, Looks slick and fits like it was made to go there, id like more info on your other gauges please.

08-01-2010, 10:08 AM	#4
kq4pc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: lebanon tn. Posts: 96	Re: Weekend Gauge project. messup up on post __________________ 36 master 36 master delux coupe,6cly,3sp. 58 impala,348 3 duces,4 sp. 56 belair,302,4sp,12 bolt. 2000 silverado,5.3 auto. 65 foo foo rd,352 auto,for sale Last edited by kq4pc; 08-01-2010 at 10:13 AM. Reason: messed up

08-01-2010, 10:10 AM	#5
kq4pc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: lebanon tn. Posts: 96	Re: Weekend Gauge project. Hey JCA1972 Got a question about pulling the guage bazel.do you have to drop the steering colum to get bazel off?i just picked up a 68 short step side,and po had bought one and never installed. thanks Bobby __________________ 36 master 36 master delux coupe,6cly,3sp. 58 impala,348 3 duces,4 sp. 56 belair,302,4sp,12 bolt. 2000 silverado,5.3 auto. 65 foo foo rd,352 auto,for sale

08-01-2010, 10:20 AM	#6
71GMCinTN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 52	Re: Weekend Gauge project. Not to jump in on a question for someone else, but I did have to drop my steering column.

08-01-2010, 10:59 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Weekend Gauge project. Nice upgrade I just did my lowers with autometers... __________________ 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..

08-01-2010, 11:31 AM	#8
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: Weekend Gauge project. Nicely done, I like it! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-01-2010, 03:12 PM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Weekend Gauge project. I'm gonna do that too - how long did it take you? did you re-wire it, or did you use the existing wiring? Looks really nice. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-01-2010, 04:22 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Weekend Gauge project. non tach panels will come out with some work, but loosening the column at the top will help. Tach panels need to be loosened though. I normally remove the nut on one side of the column but not on the other. Drops it enough without flopping it into your lap.



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