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02-26-2011, 11:16 PM
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Simple? What's simple?
 
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New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
This topic is now an FAQ- "67-72 New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster"
I had this indicator cluster made by NewVintageUSA.com - maybe I'm a little crazy, but I like to have the generator and oil dummy lights even with gauges (maybe because I've had multiple alternators fail on me and not show any signs...) Anyway, here's a few pics of the process and the outcome. Too bad the 4wd indicator switch is broken and always on... one more thing on the list. Cleaning the lettering off the lense  Before and after - polished the lens to remove the faint scratch marks   Hole cut in the tin to allow the cluster to sit between the tin and the lens, and modified back plate for wiring    Final install, all indicators off (normal appearance)  4x4 light on  all lights on  and the overall effect  I had some additional custom work done on my indicators, but they offer these indicator assemblies with 4 separate indicators, with whatever pictures or words you want, for about $150.
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02-26-2011, 11:37 PM
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
Dude that looks awesome! Props on the slick install.
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02-26-2011, 11:59 PM
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Hand Crafted C-10
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
Awsome! Looks like FAQ material to me!!
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02-27-2011, 12:36 AM
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
wow, that came out really good. Nice job!
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02-27-2011, 12:46 AM
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Senior Member
 
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
Hey JJorgensen52 ... Great post!
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02-27-2011, 01:06 AM
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
Very cool right there!
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02-27-2011, 05:10 AM
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Big Red - Now its a SWB!
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
Great idea!
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02-27-2011, 07:20 AM
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
That is slick. Looks great! I have a trans temp gauge stuck in mine (until I restore the truck)
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02-27-2011, 12:49 PM
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
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02-27-2011, 05:41 PM
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
YEEHAW!
Now that thar's what I call gen-u-ine pro-gress! (seriously..yay?)
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"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-27-2011 at 05:41 PM. |
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12-01-2011, 02:22 PM
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Re: New use for the empty slot in a tach cluster
i"am impressed. lets get this moved to FAQ area
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