Ok, I have a dumb (rookie) question about dash bezels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pont · 01-14-2004, 04:33 AM

Is there any major mods or problems I would have from running a 69-72 dash bezel (wiper switch on one side and headlight switch on the other) on my 67? Is there enough wiring behind the guage cluster to move either my headlight switch or wiper switch to the other side of the bezel? I don't mind having headlights and wipers on the same side with choke on the other side but with all these custom billet dash bezels and inserts, I think the 67-68 crowd is forced to do without or alter to the 69-72 style. Any suggestions???

Rob

BUXMAN66 · 01-14-2004, 04:41 AM

i needed to make my wires longer to put my wiper switch over on the right side.....and i got the 69-72 style bezel in mine. left the headlight switch in the same old position. cool looking 67 in your avatar !!

Pont · 01-14-2004, 05:02 AM

BUXMAN, thanks for the heads-up on the longer wires and thanks for the kind words on my 67. Do they ever stop costing money? I didn't think so.......

*Javy* · 01-14-2004, 06:09 AM

Not in our lifetime

Pont · 01-14-2004, 06:42 AM

Javy, your billet bezel is why I ask about running the 69-72 style on my 67. Unless of course, you would be willing to offer your bezel for the 67-68 trucks with wipers and headlights on the left side and the choke on the right?

*Javy* · 01-14-2004, 07:20 AM

I own a 69,so I designed this dash for my application.If I should re-design it for 67-68,let me know.I'm on your side.

I don't understand why 67-68's need that choke knob.

If you go with my bezel,you would have to eliminate stock wiring circuit and re-wire your own.

Thanks,
Javy

I ACCIDENTLY CAME ACROSS THIS TOPIC TO ANSWER.
Please advise how I can answer questions members ask me in any thead.
Thanks,
Javy

BtnkBndt · 01-14-2004, 09:34 AM

Javy,
If you go into your usercp (button at top of page), it will keep up with the threads you have posted in when they have recieved new posts. Or just sit and read them all, constantly, like alot of us do.

Does this help or make since?

Pont,
I agree, you got a nice ride!

**CPNE** · 01-14-2004, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Javy
I don't understand why 67-68's need that choke knob.

67/68's used a manual choke on all engines except the 327 (67/68) and 396 (68), therefore the reason for the different dash design (and choke knob). It was not until 69 that GM produced trucks all used auto (divorced) chokes regardless of engine.

GM used the same bezel in 67/68 with the 3 holes, even in auto choke equipped trucks. They used a neat choke delete "plug" of which there are 2 designs. One is simply a plastic plug, the other is a nice badge with "GM" on it. My 67 will have an Edelbrock Performer carb on it with an auto choke, but I'm retaining the stock 67 bezel and have obtained one of the elusive GM choke delete badges.

gr8scott51 · 01-14-2004, 11:59 AM

If you make the move to a billet dash insert with custom gauges, do yourself a favor and buy the Painless universal gauge harness (available from Summit Racing). You can wire the gauges on your bench and just plug it in to your modified harness.

I wish I had seen Javy's insert before I bought mine, I felt bad cutting the raised ears, but I enjoy the new gauges.
scott

Pilgrim · 01-14-2004, 08:11 PM

CPNE: The 68 camper special I bought in Enfield, NH has a 327 with manual choke. The carb is 2 barrel and listed in NAPA parts as a marine engine carb. Most parts stores claim aaaaauto choke and qjet on 68 327s. Thought you might like to know.

Don't want my 68 in the white background anymore!

**CPNE** · 01-14-2004, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pilgrim
CPNE: The 68 camper special I bought in Enfield, NH has a 327 with manual choke. The carb is 2 barrel and listed in NAPA parts as a marine engine carb. Most parts stores claim aaaaauto choke and qjet on 68 327s. Thought you might like to know.

Don't want my 68 in the white background anymore!

Interesting. Gonna be -30F tonight too

Quagmire · 01-14-2004, 10:47 PM

can anybody point a n00b in the direction of said javy billet bezel?

s95930 · 01-14-2004, 10:56 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=dash

Blue Beard · 01-14-2004, 11:07 PM

gr8scott51,

do you have the part number for the universal wire harness?

Pont · 01-15-2004, 02:22 AM

gr8scott51, thanks for the advice on the Painless universal kit. I wouldn't have thought to look to see if they make one. I would have done it the hard way. Thanks, if I do the dash mod (and I'm sure I will) that's the way I will go for wiring.

Hooter · 01-15-2004, 03:26 AM

Huh, I never noticed that the switches were in different positions, shoudlnt be too hard, to just solder and heat shrink some extra wire, lets see pics of when your new bezel is in!

Quagmire · 01-15-2004, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pont
gr8scott51, thanks for the advice on the Painless universal kit. I wouldn't have thought to look to see if they make one. I would have done it the hard way. Thanks, if I do the dash mod (and I'm sure I will) that's the way I will go for wiring.

painless also has a kit specific for the 67-72. from what i understand, they include extra 'slack' to make sure you don't run into any of those type issues.

s95930, thx for posting the link. i did actually see that bezel just the other day. looks good! doesn't match well when you already have chrome pieces on the interior though

gr8scott51 · 01-15-2004, 11:28 AM

wouldn't you know I can't find it in my Summit catalog at work. It is in my No Limit catalog. There are two styles - cable speedo and electronic speedo. about $60.

scott

01-14-2004, 04:33 AM	#1
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Ok, I have a dumb (rookie) question about dash bezels Is there any major mods or problems I would have from running a 69-72 dash bezel (wiper switch on one side and headlight switch on the other) on my 67? Is there enough wiring behind the guage cluster to move either my headlight switch or wiper switch to the other side of the bezel? I don't mind having headlights and wipers on the same side with choke on the other side but with all these custom billet dash bezels and inserts, I think the 67-68 crowd is forced to do without or alter to the 69-72 style. Any suggestions??? Rob __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-14-2004, 04:41 AM	#2
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	i needed to make my wires longer to put my wiper switch over on the right side.....and i got the 69-72 style bezel in mine. left the headlight switch in the same old position. cool looking 67 in your avatar !! __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

01-14-2004, 05:02 AM	#3
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	BUXMAN, thanks for the heads-up on the longer wires and thanks for the kind words on my 67. Do they ever stop costing money? I didn't think so....... __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-14-2004, 06:09 AM	#4
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	67-72 Not in our lifetime

01-14-2004, 06:42 AM	#5
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Javy, your billet bezel is why I ask about running the 69-72 style on my 67. Unless of course, you would be willing to offer your bezel for the 67-68 trucks with wipers and headlights on the left side and the choke on the right? __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-14-2004, 07:20 AM	#6
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	pont I own a 69,so I designed this dash for my application.If I should re-design it for 67-68,let me know.I'm on your side. I don't understand why 67-68's need that choke knob. If you go with my bezel,you would have to eliminate stock wiring circuit and re-wire your own. Thanks, Javy I ACCIDENTLY CAME ACROSS THIS TOPIC TO ANSWER. Please advise how I can answer questions members ask me in any thead. Thanks, Javy

01-14-2004, 09:34 AM	#7
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Javy, If you go into your usercp (button at top of page), it will keep up with the threads you have posted in when they have recieved new posts. Or just sit and read them all, constantly, like alot of us do. Does this help or make since? Pont, I agree, you got a nice ride! __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

01-14-2004, 11:59 AM	#9
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Make it Painless If you make the move to a billet dash insert with custom gauges, do yourself a favor and buy the Painless universal gauge harness (available from Summit Racing). You can wire the gauges on your bench and just plug it in to your modified harness. I wish I had seen Javy's insert before I bought mine, I felt bad cutting the raised ears, but I enjoy the new gauges. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

01-14-2004, 08:11 PM	#10
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	CPNE: The 68 camper special I bought in Enfield, NH has a 327 with manual choke. The carb is 2 barrel and listed in NAPA parts as a marine engine carb. Most parts stores claim aaaaauto choke and qjet on 68 327s. Thought you might like to know. Don't want my 68 in the white background anymore! __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

01-14-2004, 10:47 PM	#12
Quagmire A splendid one to behold Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: moore, ok Posts: 251	can anybody point a n00b in the direction of said javy billet bezel? __________________ 67 swb 02 wrx

01-14-2004, 10:56 PM	#13
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=dash __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

01-14-2004, 11:07 PM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	gr8scott51, do you have the part number for the universal wire harness? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-15-2004, 02:22 AM	#15
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	gr8scott51, thanks for the advice on the Painless universal kit. I wouldn't have thought to look to see if they make one. I would have done it the hard way. Thanks, if I do the dash mod (and I'm sure I will) that's the way I will go for wiring. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-15-2004, 03:26 AM	#16
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,083	Huh, I never noticed that the switches were in different positions, shoudlnt be too hard, to just solder and heat shrink some extra wire, lets see pics of when your new bezel is in! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-15-2004, 11:28 AM	#18
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	damn wouldn't you know I can't find it in my Summit catalog at work. It is in my No Limit catalog. There are two styles - cable speedo and electronic speedo. about $60. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott



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