67-72 Electric speedo

[BigRed76]

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Getting closer, just have to find the wired light sockets, install the led high beam indicator and attach all the wires.

Are you using an 8k rpm tach?

[eagleuh1]

BigRed76, yes, it's an 8k reproduction tach. Jim

[BigRed76]

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

BigRed76, yes, it's an 8k reproduction tach. Jim

I thought it looked a little different. Are the numbers and letters on the gauge lense just like the originals? All of the repro 8k tach kits I've seen have lettering on the gauge lense that's different from the original style.

[eagleuh1]

67C10rustbuket, on you mount bracket, I would recommend you slot the initial three holes you use to mount to gauge console. I missed a step from LS171Nova, where you verify the speedo is centered. Mine came out too far to the right. Unfortunately, I already drilled all the other holes before I checked. Slotting those 3 holes would allow repossissioning the mount before drilling the rest of the mount holes. Otherwise, worked great and definitely glad I went this way. Thanks. Jim
Slot these 3 holes.

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

67C10rustbuket, on you mount bracket, I would recommend you slot the initial three holes you use to mount to gauge console. I missed a step from LS171Nova, where you verify the speedo is centered. Mine came out too far to the right. Unfortunately, I already drilled all the other holes before I checked. Slotting those 3 holes would allow repossissioning the mount before drilling the rest of the mount holes. Otherwise, worked great and definitely glad I went this way. Thanks. Jim
Slot these 3 holes.

Looks good, I will put mine back together and check the gauge center alignment. When I designed the plate I went off the needle center and combined the hole patterns so It SHOULD be exacttly where the original speedo needle was. The problem with slotting the mounting holes is I would have to slot most of the holes and then it would be less rigid. I made it pretty thick to make sure it was rigid. If there is an alignment issue I will fix it and replace them all. There is a (very) small chance that there was some drift when those were punched on the old turret press. I checked the plates I have at home with my template and they are all dead on. If mine is properly aligned and yours is not I can replace yours or make a special plate and offset the holes for you.


To others: I know several are waiting on me to finish boxes and I have yet to finish them. I have been swamped at work with our new machinery and filling engineer requests. I will try to get them done asap, hopefully the big guys leave me alone today so I can work on them .

[eagleuh1]

I expect it was due to the reproduction gauge housing and back tin. It didn't want to lineup with the new glass or the new console face that it mounts to. Minor adjustment and all is fixed. I just need to pay attention to the procedure steps. Good product anyways. Thanks again for making these. Jim

[BigRed76]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

To others: I know several are waiting on me to finish boxes and I have yet to finish them. I have been swamped at work with our new machinery and filling engineer requests. I will try to get them done asap, hopefully the big guys leave me alone today so I can work on them .

Glad to hear you haven't given up on us

[67c10rustbuket]

I am going to use these. wired twist lock 194/168 sockets. Just like original but wired. They are not self grounding but the twist lock is the correct size for easy install. They are LED compatible or use original bulbs.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...ket/1150/2737/

[67c10rustbuket]

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[EightiesOnly]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

I am going to use these. wired twist lock 194/168 sockets. Just like original but wired. They are not self grounding but the twist lock is the correct size for easy install. They are LED compatible or use original bulbs.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...ket/1150/2737/

Nobody order these. I ordered them and they're too small for a 67-72 cluster. They do fit a squarebody cluster though so I'll probably keep them. Anyone know what part number will fit, and have both power and ground wires?

[Captainfab]

Take a look here for info on the plate and box for this conversion.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...21#post6701421

[ls1nova71]

Thought I'd update this thread. Since CaptainFab is contemplating making the mounting plates and cover boxes, he PMd me and said people were concerned with the availability of the face and stencil stickers. Just to let anyone who is interested know, I will still be selling them. I don't have any at the moment, but just put in another order and should have them in a couple of weeks or less.

Thanks.

[Captainfab]

I should have my first run of parts in 2 weeks as well.

[eagleuh1]

Thanks guys> Jim

[elf w/capital T]

pm sent

[ls1nova71]

Originally Posted by elf w/capital T

pm sent

To who? If I can answer any questions just let me know.

[LS-K]

ls1nova, this is an awesome thread... I haven't seen one like this in a long time in any of the forums I'm a member of. I'm sure the question has been asked before, but is kinda hard reading through 270+ posts; have you guys nailed down this type of retrofitting for the 73-87 trucks? just wondering, thanks in advance, I love seeing people make their ingenuity flourish.

[ls1nova71]

Originally Posted by LS-K

ls1nova, this is an awesome thread... I haven't seen one like this in a long time in any of the forums I'm a member of. I'm sure the question has been asked before, but is kinda hard reading through 270+ posts; have you guys nailed down this type of retrofitting for the 73-87 trucks? just wondering, thanks in advance, I love seeing people make their ingenuity flourish.

Haven't messed with a '73-'87, but then there's really no reason to since you can get the cluster out of a '88-90 Blazer or Suburban since they are the same and come with electric speedometers. The only real down side is that they are only 85mph speedos.

[elf w/capital T]

that is such a good idea, i am excited to go to the yard soon just for this lol

[mcbassin]

Sorry if I missed it on here but is anyone using LED lamps instead of bulbs for the gauge back lighting? If yes, where are you getting them ? part numbers? thanks

[elf w/capital T]

plate and box still for sale?

[Toocool]

Hi Been watching short time. You guys are doing some cool things . like to put the s10 speedo in 70 c10 if you can help or can send the tin ..

I'm interested in a kit if there is any available?:

[ls1nova71]

Originally Posted by Toocool

Hi Been watching short time. You guys are doing some cool things . like to put the s10 speedo in 70 c10 if you can help or can send the tin ..

I'm interested in a kit if there is any available?:

I don't do complete dash clusters, but I do have a couple of the speedo face and number stencil stickers left. PM sent

[Motoxrrar]

I know this is an old post but any chance those kits are still available?

[wgeyer88]

I believe they are still in production. You will need to purchase the box/plate from CaptainFab and the templates from LS1Nova. See the two threads below. Both have had recent activity.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=600922

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=630862