Custom Builds - Dash Cluster- Is it me? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MARKDTN · 11-06-2014, 08:50 AM

I have never seen an aftermarket dash that I like. To each his own, if you like it, it's your truck. To me the dash cluster is one of the iconic things about a 68-72 that cannot be changed.

Steve Cole · 11-06-2014, 09:32 AM

I like it! I think it would look good in a full custom or a bone stock application. The one thing I would do differently is move the fuel gauge to the left side instead of the right. That is one gauge that gets checked regularly, and the lower right is the hardest area to see.

**Already Gone** · 11-06-2014, 12:49 PM

QUOTE=MARKDTN;6905747]I have never seen an aftermarket dash that I like. To each his own, if you like it, it's your truck. To me the dash cluster is one of the iconic things about a 68-72 that cannot be changed.[/QUOTE]

**Hart_Rod** · 11-06-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

QUOTE=MARKDTN;6905747]I have never seen an aftermarket dash that I like. To each his own, if you like it, it's your truck. To me the dash cluster is one of the iconic things about a 68-72 that cannot be changed.

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How about this one?

chevy72blu · 11-06-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

How about this one?[/QUOTE]

Is that the Vintage USA setup? I was drooling over that a while back... still using the Torque android app for my gauges

WiggyHD · 11-06-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy72blu

How about this one?

Is that the Vintage USA setup? [/QUOTE]

X2?

To the original poster, I like to do it the way I like to do it. I see people cut up iconic classics, and it makes me cringe. However, something like the gage assembly isn't that tough to put back to stock if you decide to sell it and the buyer would prefer the stock assembly. I'm sure somebody on here would then purchase your custom setup fairly quickly because it is a nice layout!

That's my two cents!
Mark

Andy4639 · 11-09-2014, 04:44 AM

I'm running the whole setup from Speed Hut USA.

The speedo is GPS. These are the old school mechanical gauges for the motor with a LS swap. They have the gauges now that wire into the computer itself now.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-06-2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy72blu

How about this one?

Is that the Vintage USA setup? I was drooling over that a while back... still using the Torque android app for my gauges

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It's a custom Dakota Digital VHX setup.

Aussie Ol' Blue · 11-06-2014, 05:23 PM

My biggest issue is the Speedo. With a smaller steering wheel it's almost impossible to see. I HAVE to know what speed is, as our laws allow very little room for error and have high penalties. Ideally the best place for the speedo is the smaller centre blank in between the two larger gauges. Like other members though I like the original cluster, so I use the GPS speedo on my smartphone.

**67 cst swb** · 11-06-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MARKDTN

I have never seen an aftermarket dash that I like. To each his own, if you like it, it's your truck. To me the dash cluster is one of the iconic things about a 68-72 that cannot be changed.

Agreed!
I have seen a few customs that I didn't hate. But, I agree.

11-06-2014, 08:50 AM	#1
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,200	Re: Custom Builds - Dash Cluster- Is it me? I have never seen an aftermarket dash that I like. To each his own, if you like it, it's your truck. To me the dash cluster is one of the iconic things about a 68-72 that cannot be changed. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

11-06-2014, 09:32 AM	#2
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Custom Builds - Dash Cluster- Is it me? I like it! I think it would look good in a full custom or a bone stock application. The one thing I would do differently is move the fuel gauge to the left side instead of the right. That is one gauge that gets checked regularly, and the lower right is the hardest area to see.

11-06-2014, 12:49 PM	#3
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,171	Re: Custom Builds - Dash Cluster- Is it me? QUOTE=MARKDTN;6905747]I have never seen an aftermarket dash that I like. To each his own, if you like it, it's your truck. To me the dash cluster is one of the iconic things about a 68-72 that cannot be changed.[/QUOTE] __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

11-09-2014, 04:44 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Custom Builds - Dash Cluster- Is it me? I'm running the whole setup from Speed Hut USA. The speedo is GPS. These are the old school mechanical gauges for the motor with a LS swap. They have the gauges now that wire into the computer itself now. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-06-2014, 05:23 PM	#9
Aussie Ol' Blue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sassafras. Victoria. The beautiful Mount Dandenong Ranges Posts: 234	Re: Custom Builds - Dash Cluster- Is it me? My biggest issue is the Speedo. With a smaller steering wheel it's almost impossible to see. I HAVE to know what speed is, as our laws allow very little room for error and have high penalties. Ideally the best place for the speedo is the smaller centre blank in between the two larger gauges. Like other members though I like the original cluster, so I use the GPS speedo on my smartphone. __________________ CLASSIC 1970 C20 WITH A RUMBLIN' V8. IT'S MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ONLY IT AIN'T A LITTLE RED SPORTS CAR OR A HARLEY! IF YOU'RE GUNNA SKATE ON THIN ICE, YOU MAY AS WELL TAP DANCE!



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