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**TBONE1964** · 09-13-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Tom,

Bummer to hear this. I just got my cluster in a couple weeks ago. Out with the six and in with the 402! The cluster works great, but I have a question: why does my ammeter read backwards? I had the same problem with my old cluster. The needle is on the discharge side when the truck is running, but I have 14+ volts at the alternator and the battery.

Thanks,
Mark

Hi Mark,

Are you running the stock wiring for the gauge cluster? What you describing sounds like the #1 and #12 terminals on the cluster connector are reversed.

This is pretty straight forward. One wire comes from the junction block (battery side) and goes directly to the cluster. The other wire goes from the voltage regulator (alt side) and directly to the cluster. One wire is black and the other is black with a white stripe. I believe 20 gauge.

Are you still running the stock external regulator? If not, get with VetVette and see if he can help you with the wiring for the amp gauge. I am sure it does not work the same if you have an internal regulator alternator.

Funny it is 14 on both sides. That should make the needle neutral (middle) of the scale.

I can send you another amp gauge if you need it but it sounds like a simple wiring problem.

Hope this helps.

Take care,
Tom

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-14-2015, 08:51 AM

I am running the stock wiring with an external voltage regulator. I replaced the fuse box/under dash harness with one that had not been hacked up previously but I did not alter it. I will check those two wires and see if they somehow got reversed. Thanks for the info. Are you still working for Meritor?

Thanks,
Mark

**TBONE1964** · 09-14-2015, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

I am running the stock wiring with an external voltage regulator. I replaced the fuse box/under dash harness with one that had not been hacked up previously but I did not alter it. I will check those two wires and see if they somehow got reversed. Thanks for the info. Are you still working for Meritor?

Thanks,
Mark

Hey Mark,

Other than a possible bad amp gauge, I would not know what to tell you. When the truck is running, what would happen if you took power off of one side (pull the fuse holder apart) and see what changes. They only way I know to test the amp gauge is to up plug the connector at the alternator and watch the gauge. It will take a while to move but should show a discharge.

My best advise is to contact VetVette and see what he can advise.

No on the Meritor. I have not been there for a year now. I am living with my wife in Junction City OR working for (DLTruck1973) selling parts.

Let me know how this works out.

Take care,
Tom

69SCSS · 09-14-2015, 06:27 PM

Tom, sorry to hear about this. You really helped me with my cluster build, thanks you for everything.
- Al

**Elliot949** · 09-14-2015, 07:27 PM

I am sorry to hear this Tom but I certainly understand... with work, wife, Family and other interest it is hard to do things as time consuming as what you do with these...

I was just restoring the Bezels and after doing the cost analysis on it, it just wasn't worth it... and the issues with people in dealing with it REALLY made it not worth it LOL...

Good luck to you and Heather... Let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you...

**TBONE1964** · 09-15-2015, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

I am sorry to hear this Tom but I certainly understand... with work, wife, Family and other interest it is hard to do things as time consuming as what you do with these...

I was just restoring the Bezels and after doing the cost analysis on it, it just wasn't worth it... and the issues with people in dealing with it REALLY made it not worth it LOL...

Good luck to you and Heather... Let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you...

Thanks Dan,

I will be always be around here trolling and looking for a place to add my 2 cents as usual. All of my customers have been great to deal with and love there personal stories. It is really nice to see your work in the finished product (truck).

Maybe I will come back later when the over head is lower. I still love doing quality work for people at a fair price.

Take care,
Tom

**Elliot949** · 09-15-2015, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Thanks Dan,

I will be always be around here trolling and looking for a place to add my 2 cents as usual. All of my customers have been great to deal with and love there personal stories. It is really nice to see your work in the finished product (truck).

Maybe I will come back later when the over head is lower. I still love doing quality work for people at a fair price.

Take care,
Tom

Well Tbone1964 surely is quality work... Enjoy the beautiful NW USA...

**PGSigns** · 09-18-2015, 06:45 AM

As you get your list together I would be interested in the 64 to 66 stuff.
Thanks
Jimmy

**TBONE1964** · 09-18-2015, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

As you get your list together I would be interested in the 64 to 66 stuff.
Thanks
Jimmy

Sounds good, I will let you know. I will put you together a nice package deal for all of the 64-66 parts.

Thank you,
Tom

mx289 · 09-18-2015, 10:48 AM

Hello there Tom.

Sorry to see your closing shop but,I'am sure your doing it for the right reasons.
It is always a pleasure doing business with you.

Hope you and the wife had a great trip.

Take care.

BLT gmc · 09-25-2015, 09:20 AM

Tom,
I have appreciated your business and will miss you as a vendor. Glad to hear you will still be on the board. PM sent. Bruce
Posted via Mobile Device

**TBONE1964** · 09-25-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BLT gmc

Tom,
I have appreciated your business and will miss you as a vendor. Glad to hear you will still be on the board. PM sent. Bruce
Posted via Mobile Device

Thank you Bruce, the same goes for you and the service you provide to the members on this forum. I appreciate the kind words.

I will be around

PM returned

Take care,
Tom

engairuph · 09-25-2015, 07:52 PM

Sorry to here your closing shop. I would be interested in a four cylinder tach for 69-72 for my conversion.

**Elliot949** · 09-25-2015, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by engairuph

Sorry to here your closing shop. I would be interested in a four cylinder tach for 69-72 for my conversion.

4 cyl.???.I didn't know 67-72 Chevy C-10's came in 4'd

**TBONE1964** · 09-26-2015, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by engairuph

Sorry to here your closing shop. I would be interested in a four cylinder tach for 69-72 for my conversion.

Hi Ralph,

I do not have anything for your conversion but I believe you can use your 8 cyl tach and have your computer programmed to read the 8 cyl tach as if it were a 4 cylinder. You may consider contacting ls1nova. He has done these conversions and knows how to make the stock tach work.

Take care,
Tom

In The Ten Ring · 09-26-2015, 12:38 AM

This is a bad blow. I had hoped to buy from you next summer when my truck was ready for a new dash cluster.

**TBONE1964** · 09-26-2015, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

This is a bad blow. I had hoped to buy from you next summer when my truck was ready for a new dash cluster.

Greg,

Get with me next summer and I maybe able to help you out with your cluster build. My situation will likely be a little different than it is currently.

Take care,
Tom

In The Ten Ring · 09-27-2015, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Greg,

Get with me next summer and I maybe able to help you out with your cluster build. My situation will likely be a little different than it is currently.

Take care,
Tom

I sent an email to the first of the email addresses provided, it is more detailed as to my needs.

I intend to go to an internally regulated alternator next summer, I forgot to mention that in the email.

roOstersan · 09-28-2015, 06:07 AM

Hey Tom,

Disappointing news for my two upcoming projects! But you have to take care of you and yours as first priority. Best of luck to you and your future, it certainly won't be easy to replace someone who does such quality work!

Jeremy

65Custom · 03-25-2022, 10:36 PM

I know this is an old post but I was hoping to get in touch with Tom for some questions but your pm box is full. If you don't mind answering some question let me know. Thank you

**hooverfish** · 03-26-2022, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 65Custom

I know this is an old post but I was hoping to get in touch with Tom for some questions but your pm box is full. If you don't mind answering some question let me know. Thank you

If he doesn't respond, you might try his email address, it's in post #1 of this thread.

65Custom · 03-26-2022, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hooverfish

If he doesn't respond, you might try his email address, it's in post #1 of this thread.

I have reached on that email and another one I found for him.

Thanks

09-14-2015, 08:51 AM	#27
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,422	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business I am running the stock wiring with an external voltage regulator. I replaced the fuse box/under dash harness with one that had not been hacked up previously but I did not alter it. I will check those two wires and see if they somehow got reversed. Thanks for the info. Are you still working for Meritor? Thanks, Mark __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-14-2015, 06:27 PM	#29
69SCSS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Neskowin OR Posts: 1,153	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business Tom, sorry to hear about this. You really helped me with my cluster build, thanks you for everything. - Al __________________ My 68 SWB Al Silveira Music <- My daughter loves this guy 8-)

09-14-2015, 07:27 PM	#30
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business I am sorry to hear this Tom but I certainly understand... with work, wife, Family and other interest it is hard to do things as time consuming as what you do with these... I was just restoring the Bezels and after doing the cost analysis on it, it just wasn't worth it... and the issues with people in dealing with it REALLY made it not worth it LOL... Good luck to you and Heather... Let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you... __________________ 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

09-18-2015, 06:45 AM	#33
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business As you get your list together I would be interested in the 64 to 66 stuff. Thanks Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

09-18-2015, 10:48 AM	#35
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business Hello there Tom. Sorry to see your closing shop but,I'am sure your doing it for the right reasons. It is always a pleasure doing business with you. Hope you and the wife had a great trip. Take care. __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

09-25-2015, 09:20 AM	#36
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business Tom, I have appreciated your business and will miss you as a vendor. Glad to hear you will still be on the board. PM sent. Bruce Posted via Mobile Device

09-25-2015, 07:52 PM	#38
engairuph Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: D'Iberville, MS Posts: 447	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business Sorry to here your closing shop. I would be interested in a four cylinder tach for 69-72 for my conversion. __________________ Ralph L. Jasper 69 4x4 Suburban PTO winch(NAVY) 13 GMC Ext cab 12 Ford Fusion SE(wife) MAI Interior shop

09-26-2015, 12:38 AM	#41
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business This is a bad blow. I had hoped to buy from you next summer when my truck was ready for a new dash cluster.

09-28-2015, 06:07 AM	#44
roOstersan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vacaville, Ca Posts: 98	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business Hey Tom, Disappointing news for my two upcoming projects! But you have to take care of you and yours as first priority. Best of luck to you and your future, it certainly won't be easy to replace someone who does such quality work! Jeremy

03-25-2022, 10:36 PM	#45
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 513	Re: Classic gauge and cluster going out of business I know this is an old post but I was hoping to get in touch with Tom for some questions but your pm box is full. If you don't mind answering some question let me know. Thank you __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be



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