63 c10 Gauge Restoration - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MatcoTools63 · 09-02-2012, 06:59 PM

does anyone restore factory gauges i don't want auto-meter because i love the way the stock ones look.. every gauge seems to have a problem i want to find parts to do it my self or have someone completely overhaul the gauges for me.. does anyone know where to get Nos 63 Chevy c10 gauges? i can find any year except 63... any input is greatly appreciated thanks!

dougf · 09-02-2012, 09:09 PM

Well, I have seen gauge restoration stickers, cant find them, not sure where I found them... Thinking of doing the same thing and restoring my gauge plastic with some polish.

**bhc41051** · 09-02-2012, 10:11 PM

Try Greenback Decal
http://parklane410.wix.com/home

MatcoTools63 · 09-02-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bhc41051

Try Greenback Decal
http://parklane410.wix.com/home

that will work im looking for actual gauge repairs also.. so if you might now a place that would be great! Thanks for your post!

theastronaut · 09-03-2012, 01:55 PM

Jason at Greenback should be able to restore the gauges. I do know that he can add modern gauge internals while keeping the original look. He's currently working on a stock-appearing 10k tach and 160 mph speedometer for my '66, should be done within a couple weeks.

This is just a photoshop edit I did to give Jason an idea of what I was wanting, but the real thing should look identical.

MatcoTools63 · 09-03-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Jason at Greenback should be able to restore the gauges. I do know that he can add modern gauge internals while keeping the original look. He's currently working on a stock-appearing 10k tach and 160 mph speedometer for my '66, should be done within a couple weeks.

This is just a photoshop edit I did to give Jason an idea of what I was wanting, but the real thing should look identical.

That looks sweet how much did that set you back?

theastronaut · 09-03-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MatcoTools63

That looks sweet how much did that set you back?

He quoted around $475-500 for a new tach fitted to the factory cluster using the original block-off plate, calibrating it for 10k, making the 10k face, and designing/making the speedo graphics for the lens (not the lens itself, just the decal to go on mine). I'll have to get the speedo recalibrated, but I'll wait and sort that out later since the T56 trans I'm using doesn't have a cable drive. He's been very easy to work with and based on my experience with him so far I'd use him again. I've used one of his decals in the past and they were much better quality than the ones available on Ebay.

1963c-10 · 09-04-2012, 08:20 AM

I have used greg at madmonkeyrestorations.com with no complaints on my end. He was able to restore my factory vacuum guage and it looks and works perfect. Also...bowtie bits restores guages also...I believe around $65 apiece

ol_skool_chevy · 10-01-2014, 01:40 PM

Im led to believe greenback is not in around anymore. I have send a few emails with no responce

Budman56 · 10-01-2014, 09:25 PM

http://60thru66chevytrucks.com/services.html
http://60thru66chevytrucks.com/gauge...storation.html

**Elliot949** · 10-02-2014, 08:25 PM

Try this guy... he just did my 67 and it is Awesome!!!... I think he is doing 60-66 also...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604141

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-02-2014, 10:15 PM

I think Tom does them also. I think he does just about any cluster . He does gauge repairs and calibration too.

Todd W. White · 10-03-2014, 05:37 PM

Williamson's Instruments in Chester, Arkansas

09-02-2012, 06:59 PM	#1
MatcoTools63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Emmett Idaho Posts: 127	63 c10 Gauge Restoration does anyone restore factory gauges i don't want auto-meter because i love the way the stock ones look.. every gauge seems to have a problem i want to find parts to do it my self or have someone completely overhaul the gauges for me.. does anyone know where to get Nos 63 Chevy c10 gauges? i can find any year except 63... any input is greatly appreciated thanks! __________________ 63 C10 SB Stepside 63 C10 LB Fleetside (SOLD) 78 K10 SB Stepside 70 Dodge Cornet 500 84 Chevy Camaro Z-28

09-02-2012, 09:09 PM	#2
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: 63 c10 Gauge Restoration Well, I have seen gauge restoration stickers, cant find them, not sure where I found them... Thinking of doing the same thing and restoring my gauge plastic with some polish.

09-02-2012, 10:11 PM	#3
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 788	Re: 63 c10 Gauge Restoration Try Greenback Decal http://parklane410.wix.com/home

09-03-2012, 01:55 PM	#5
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: 63 c10 Gauge Restoration Jason at Greenback should be able to restore the gauges. I do know that he can add modern gauge internals while keeping the original look. He's currently working on a stock-appearing 10k tach and 160 mph speedometer for my '66, should be done within a couple weeks. This is just a photoshop edit I did to give Jason an idea of what I was wanting, but the real thing should look identical. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

09-04-2012, 08:20 AM	#8
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 63 c10 Gauge Restoration I have used greg at madmonkeyrestorations.com with no complaints on my end. He was able to restore my factory vacuum guage and it looks and works perfect. Also...bowtie bits restores guages also...I believe around $65 apiece __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-01-2014, 01:40 PM	#9
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 63 c10 Gauge Restoration Im led to believe greenback is not in around anymore. I have send a few emails with no responce __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

10-01-2014, 09:25 PM	#10
Budman56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Patterson California Posts: 1,133	Re: 63 c10 Gauge Restoration http://60thru66chevytrucks.com/services.html http://60thru66chevytrucks.com/gauge...storation.html __________________ MY 65 C20 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483346 ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/

10-02-2014, 08:25 PM	#11
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: 63 c10 Gauge Restoration Try this guy... he just did my 67 and it is Awesome!!!... I think he is doing 60-66 also... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604141 __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

10-02-2014, 10:15 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 63 c10 Gauge Restoration I think Tom does them also. I think he does just about any cluster . He does gauge repairs and calibration too. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-03-2014, 05:37 PM	#13
Todd W. White Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma Posts: 67	Re: 63 c10 Gauge Restoration Williamson's Instruments in Chester, Arkansas



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