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78-5.3 · 12-14-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Another dumb question. Using the electric speedo, it wires from teh VSS output to the original DRAC input (position #18 in the plug), right? I wired mine up, and the speedo went to 65 MPH when I turned on the key. The odometer seems to be working, but the needle doesn't move. Any ideas?

i intalled the speedo wire to ecm directed coz i used a 78 cluster!!!!

68 TT · 01-07-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim85IROC

Has anybody tried using the camaro speedo as well? Seems like it would make a better visual match, plus if you have a 110 or 140mph speedo, well, that would be sweet.

I pulled a third gen Camaro speedo out at the wrecking yard to take a look at it.

They are bolted in from the back side and do not have mounting tabs for screwing them in place on a truck cluster. I'm sure you could figure out a way to install one but it wouldn't be as simple as the tach install.

SCOTI · 08-25-2010, 12:36 AM

Had to search for this again.... good info so TTT.

motornut · 08-25-2010, 07:16 AM

wasn't sure if it was here i posted it but i did the tac thing to my 81 lemans cluster,using it out of a gran prix.they seem close if some else wants to try it. i will at a later date the top set it the way it was,bottom is after i poked at it.....idiots light go on other side of speedo from a truck

this was done in 1992

BigBlocksRule · 08-25-2010, 08:11 AM

All the photobucket links show to have been deleted - could you repost, please - I'm likin' it!!!

68 TT · 10-16-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

All the photobucket links show to have been deleted - could you repost, please - I'm likin' it!!!

I found a copy of the original images that were linked to in case they are gone.

68 TT · 10-16-2010, 09:59 AM

Here are the rest.

egaray281 · 02-11-2013, 05:07 PM

i really like this alot i think ima try it!

lilspike · 12-30-2014, 05:23 AM

I just got done adding the camaro speedo as well. I mounted the tach and at first it was ??okaaayy??, but I just didn't think it looked at home. So I started looking at the speedo too.
the camaro mounts through the back via two screws. Which makes it imo a bit simpler. They have the same basic shape of base. So it worked out well. I had to cut out the 4x4/choke housing first. Then I used the piece of insulating foam the camaro used (I guess for anti rattles?) for a template for the mount holes. One falls on the edge of the factory hole. So I only had to drill one and half moon the other hole. Then I had to put a "c" notch in the metal speedo cable clip to clear the mount screw. Flatten the 6 o'clock position of the gauge face slightly to clear the bottom edge of the cluster housing. I used the blue indicator from the camaro and the foam gasket from the truck. So the highbeam indicator worked out perfect. Then I drilled a hole in the lens for the trip odometer reset.
All in all, the speedo part was much easier than the tach/fuel gauge swap. Pros: much easier to read, 110mph gauge, matching combo. Cons: losing the seat belt, 4x4, choke, and brake light warning lights. However it wouldn't be hard to make a custom solution for those.

mattcrp1 · 12-30-2014, 07:38 PM

Lilspike, do you have a pic?

lilspike · 12-30-2014, 08:06 PM

My painting of the needles ain't that great, but it's not a show vehicle.

lilspike · 12-30-2014, 08:16 PM

Sorry for the crappy cell pics...

mattcrp1 · 12-30-2014, 09:57 PM

Looks good.

08-25-2010, 12:36 AM	#153
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08-25-2010, 07:16 AM	#154
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: My camaro tach cluster-done! wasn't sure if it was here i posted it but i did the tac thing to my 81 lemans cluster,using it out of a gran prix.they seem close if some else wants to try it. i will at a later date the top set it the way it was,bottom is after i poked at it.....idiots light go on other side of speedo from a truck this was done in 1992 Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 01-06-2011 at 06:20 PM.

08-25-2010, 08:11 AM	#155
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: My camaro tach cluster-done! All the photobucket links show to have been deleted - could you repost, please - I'm likin' it!!!

10-16-2010, 09:59 AM	#157
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02-11-2013, 05:07 PM	#158
egaray281 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: houston,tx Posts: 175	Re: My camaro tach cluster-done! i really like this alot i think ima try it!

12-30-2014, 05:23 AM	#159
lilspike Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Shady Valley, TN Posts: 25	Re: My camaro tach cluster-done! I just got done adding the camaro speedo as well. I mounted the tach and at first it was ??okaaayy??, but I just didn't think it looked at home. So I started looking at the speedo too. the camaro mounts through the back via two screws. Which makes it imo a bit simpler. They have the same basic shape of base. So it worked out well. I had to cut out the 4x4/choke housing first. Then I used the piece of insulating foam the camaro used (I guess for anti rattles?) for a template for the mount holes. One falls on the edge of the factory hole. So I only had to drill one and half moon the other hole. Then I had to put a "c" notch in the metal speedo cable clip to clear the mount screw. Flatten the 6 o'clock position of the gauge face slightly to clear the bottom edge of the cluster housing. I used the blue indicator from the camaro and the foam gasket from the truck. So the highbeam indicator worked out perfect. Then I drilled a hole in the lens for the trip odometer reset. All in all, the speedo part was much easier than the tach/fuel gauge swap. Pros: much easier to read, 110mph gauge, matching combo. Cons: losing the seat belt, 4x4, choke, and brake light warning lights. However it wouldn't be hard to make a custom solution for those.

12-30-2014, 07:38 PM	#160
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: My camaro tach cluster-done! Lilspike, do you have a pic? __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1

12-30-2014, 08:06 PM	#161
lilspike Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Shady Valley, TN Posts: 25	Re: My camaro tach cluster-done! My painting of the needles ain't that great, but it's not a show vehicle.

12-30-2014, 08:16 PM	#162
lilspike Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Shady Valley, TN Posts: 25	Re: My camaro tach cluster-done! Sorry for the crappy cell pics... Attached Images

12-30-2014, 09:57 PM	#163
mattcrp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 555	Re: My camaro tach cluster-done! Looks good. __________________ My Chevy habit is paid for by Ford diesels... Here is my SLOW LS install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post6456355 Caliper Rebuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613748 Upper Control Arm Bushings: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616974 IG mattcrp1



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