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heeroyue2002 · 02-02-2013, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Watch ebay Prices will range about $100-125

oh i litterly meant if i found one or got one for basicaly free, intrigues me enough to like it but not enough to pay a great deal for it.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-22-2013, 01:00 AM

Here's my GM compass in my GMC '71 Jimmy.

Frankthetank. · 02-22-2013, 11:16 PM

So can anyone help me out?? Need advice on how I might be able to get the light going on this nos unit I picked up
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**70cst** · 02-23-2013, 12:12 AM

I just got this off ebay for $71

Frankthetank. · 02-23-2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankthetank.

So can anyone help me out?? Need advice on how I might be able to get the light going on this nos unit I picked up
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Plis
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**70cst** · 02-23-2013, 01:35 AM

I would one:
a) verify you have a good battery and
b) then look at the spring contacts to be sure they are not rusted.
c) Also verify the bulb is a good bulb.

Just some ideas...

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-28-2013, 07:07 PM

Not to rain on anybody's parade, but I don't think the GM compasses had a built-in light.
Unless mine was so old it corroded in place before I opened the box.

**Madmartigan** · 02-28-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Does anybody have a 67 or 68 with the correct compass in them? where is the correct mounting location? i believe they look like the one pictured below.

There is one of these currently on ebay - $2,850!!!! However, it does show a mounting diagram to answer your question.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-01-2013, 05:38 PM

Anybody know what kind of oil I should inject back into the compass? Mine's lost over 50% of its fluid.

**70cst** · 03-01-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Not to rain on anybody's parade, but I don't think the GM compasses had a built-in light.
Unless mine was so old it corroded in place before I opened the box.

Good observation and valid point...

Unless the ones GM used for the cars had this feature.

Other opinions.

chewychevy67 · 03-01-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Madmartigan

There is one of these currently on ebay - $2,850!!!! However, it does show a mounting diagram to answer your question.

these compass' have lights in them. they were correct for 67 and the more square style is for the later models. That price is rediculous for something that isn't even on the spid. I would like to get one but can spend $2800 in my motor and feel much better. JMO.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-03-2013, 05:16 PM

This is the jury rig I use to illuminate the compass at night. It's a tiny button-cell flashlight with a gooseneck. It also has a little laser, but my attempts at getting the laser to focus on the magnetic cursor [or lubber line] panned out.
I used friction tape to lash it to the rear view mirror stem.

**70cst** · 03-03-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Madmartigan

There is one of these currently on ebay - $2,850!!!! However, it does show a mounting diagram to answer your question.

WOW And I thought $300 was high.

sodly · 08-05-2013, 10:55 PM

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02-22-2013, 01:00 AM	#27
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,164	Re: Vintage Compass Here's my GM compass in my GMC '71 Jimmy. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

02-22-2013, 11:16 PM	#28
Frankthetank. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Lodi ca Posts: 9	Re: Vintage Compass So can anyone help me out?? Need advice on how I might be able to get the light going on this nos unit I picked up Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2013, 12:12 AM	#29
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Vintage Compass I just got this off ebay for $71 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-23-2013, 01:35 AM	#31
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Vintage Compass I would one: a) verify you have a good battery and b) then look at the spring contacts to be sure they are not rusted. c) Also verify the bulb is a good bulb. Just some ideas... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-28-2013, 07:07 PM	#32
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,164	Re: Vintage Compass Not to rain on anybody's parade, but I don't think the GM compasses had a built-in light. Unless mine was so old it corroded in place before I opened the box. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-01-2013, 05:38 PM	#34
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,164	Re: Vintage Compass Anybody know what kind of oil I should inject back into the compass? Mine's lost over 50% of its fluid. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-03-2013, 05:16 PM	#37
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,164	Re: Vintage Compass This is the jury rig I use to illuminate the compass at night. It's a tiny button-cell flashlight with a gooseneck. It also has a little laser, but my attempts at getting the laser to focus on the magnetic cursor [or lubber line] panned out. I used friction tape to lash it to the rear view mirror stem. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-05-2013, 10:55 PM	#39
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: Vintage Compass delete __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117 Last edited by sodly; 08-09-2013 at 10:21 PM.*



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