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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
Has anyone found a paint that is the correct color for painting the new speedo numbers? I know ls1nova71 said he was just mixing paint to make the correct color, I'm just wondering if there's a premade color that will work...
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
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If you want something in a spray can ready, I would go with a Jade Satin Krylon. Hope this helps. Tom
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
Hi Eric,
I am finally building my first electronic speedometer conversion cluster for a customer and have some questions for you. First off, I wanted to let you know that I have found a way that works well that eliminates the speedometer mounting plate. Of course it requires some fabrication to the stock tin but in the end it will be all one piece. Not to take away anything you have done, just trying a different method. Also my customer did not want a trip so that made my work a bit easier. Now for my questions. I bought a gauge cluster for a 1996 S-10 from ebay. The high MPH on it is 100 MPH. Is this OK with the 120 stencil you provide? Will the speedometer actually work and be accurate over 100 MPH? My other question was regarding testing the speedometer without a VSS signal. I have heard if you put power and ground to it, it will move to zero regardless of where the needle is positioned. Is this true? I am trying to make sure I get this cluster built so that it will work for my customer. I may be able to find someone with a later model vehicle with VSS to test it on but I cannot say for sure at this time. I will try to post some photos of my work soon. I had a camera mishap and don't care for my phone camera. Hope you are well, Take care, Tom
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
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My electric speedo cluster is still in the works but I went the route of modifying the tin to eliminate the plate like you mentioned you were doing for a customer.
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I appreciate the information. I will get some photos posted when I get time and the camera working. I am also working on making a wiring harness that I think will work nice. I have limited time to work on this so my progress is slow. Stay tuned... Thanks again, Tom
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
Is there anymore faceplate available? I am interested in purchasing one if possible.
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Also interested in a faceplate.
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
Eric, do you still have any of these? Debating this route on my dmax swap. Trevor
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
I may have missed after reading the threads but I am curious if this mod will work with a 4L80e with a standalone controller ie. TCI EZ-TCU and a gen 1 carbureted engine? If so I would be interested in one of your kits.
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At this time, I am not able to get the template for painting the numbers on the lens. I have been in contact with another member on here that thinks he may be able to do them. If it works out I should be able to get you a set, I will let you know if/when they are available again. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
i may do this after i kill a couple other jobs.
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
Anybody found a source for the light sockets other than junk yard? Only thing lacking on mine. Thanks. Jim
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
Hi eagleuh1, look on ebay under the search "t10 194 heavy duty" They have them in 10 quantity. I haven't received mine yet but they are 2 wire twist lock sockets. Very cheap.
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Got the 2 wire twist sockets in the other day. Close but no cigar, can't use them. Will try something else
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
The twist sockets everyone is using... i was told that some 88-98 sidemarker lights fit...??? Anyone confirm this?
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I found the parts tag for the 2 wire sockets i used for the cluster project. Made by STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. HP 4060, the hp= handy pack. Application says AMC 70-88, GM 69-92, Ford 70-90. These sockets are about $4.00 each, 2 leads, firm rubber body with 4 latching lugs. Our 67-72 dash holes only have 2 notches for the lugs. I removed 2 lugs using my exacto knife. I chose these because i had green led's for dash lights that were made in the #194 bulb style. Each socket having 2 leads guaranteed good grounding for each led. I wasn't able to use the printed circuit anyway so i wired up everything individually. I needed at least one 2 lead socket for the cruise light i added in my cluster because the cruise box switches on a ground when it is engaged. (i removed the word "brake" lens and added the word "cruise" lens in it's place) The only issue with using the green led's are trying to dim them, it's all or nothing as they are not designed to be in a dimming application. I have eyes getting older and the additional brightness is nice.
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
Sorry i omitted in the above post is that the HP 4060 are a side marker replacement socket, that's why they are a 4 lug style.
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
Thanks 68 Airstream. Will be ordering these tommorrow. As a side. Does your 68 Airstream still sport the Armstrong AC it was born with? Just ordered a new fan motor for mine. It gave up the smoke while working nights, trying to sleep days near Baton Rouge La. Last week. Trying to keep it working still. Jim
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Re: 67-72 Electric speedo
This 1966 caravelle is without a/c but my prior 68 21' did have Armstrong a/c and the fan quit also. Sourced a replacement and it still has the original refrigerant charge and still gets cold. Love airstreams, nothing like them. My wife and I retire in 1 3/4 years, truck to finish, interior redo on the caravelle and then serious camping in the duo.
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Sounds like a great plan. I've got to finish my truck as well, but have a few more years than you to retire. Good luck. Jim
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