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jlsanborn · 10-13-2012, 11:21 AM

Hmmmmmmm..... Not sure what you've got there but I'm guessing it's going to be a housing for your tach!

jlsanborn · 10-13-2012, 03:18 PM

Check my build John. Tore into them vent windows and learned a thing or two.....

jlsanborn · 10-14-2012, 11:43 AM

Is it a booty to cover your dimmer switch???

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-15-2012, 08:07 AM

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Is it a booty to cover your dimmer switch???

Not it either !

couple pics of clock progress, going to pick up a hole saw to do the tach today. I want to get this mounted in the dash.
Painted to match the rest of the gauges.
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FrankieD · 10-15-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Not it either !

couple pics of clock progress, going to pick up a hole saw to do the tach today. I want to get this mounted in the dash.
Painted to match the rest of the gauges.
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Maybe you should rebuild clocks as a side line to make a little extra cash

Bomp · 10-15-2012, 09:59 PM

Might I say NICE WORK SIR! yes,,,,very nice.

Low Elco · 10-15-2012, 08:11 AM

Neat job on the clock! Good to see it movin' forward!

FrankieD · 10-15-2012, 09:04 AM

Nice to be able to work on something when the weather is crappy

jlsanborn · 10-15-2012, 10:40 AM

Very nice! He's a watchmaker too! Tach is all thats left on the cluster then?

Got a peek at your Facebook photos finally. Nice work there!

Need another hint on the black nipple thing.....

NewType72 · 10-15-2012, 10:42 PM

that clock looks amazing great job man

Low Elco · 10-15-2012, 11:26 PM

I was gonna say, nice candidate for the camaro tach dealio. Writeup in electrical FAQ. Also, Sanborn seems obsessed with black nipples. Discuss.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-16-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Neat job on the clock! Good to see it movin' forward!

Thanks Man!

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

I was gonna say, nice candidate for the camaro tach dealio. Writeup in electrical FAQ. Also, Sanborn seems obsessed with black nipples. Discuss.

This build I have tried to re-use every part of the original, some things you just cant do that. I have seen the camaro tach used, and it looks good. I already had the sun tach, so I will make it work( I hope ). As for Sanborn and the nipple thing.........he need therapy. J/K LOL ! in an earlier post I asked if anyone knew what it was, and what I was using it for.

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Nice to be able to work on something when the weather is crappy

Yep, even as far north as you are you got the same crap we did here, RAIN all weekend.

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

Maybe you should rebuild clocks as a side line to make a little extra cash

Thanks Frankie, that sounds ok, but I dont know where I'd find the time.lol

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Very nice! He's a watchmaker too! Tach is all thats left on the cluster then?

Got a peek at your Facebook photos finally. Nice work there!

Need another hint on the black nipple thing.....

Thanks Man ! After the tach I still have to sand and clear the gauge face again. Still showing some texture from the leafing. I want it like glass.
Hint, it will be in plain sight in the cab, and it will be the lower half of something.

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Might I say NICE WORK SIR! yes,,,,very nice.

Thanks Bomp ! more time than money in it.

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Originally Posted by NewType72

that clock looks amazing great job man

Thank you Sir ! I will be happy when this gauge cluster is finished.

jlsanborn · 10-16-2012, 12:17 PM

Lower half of something..... Sure hope that's not on a tittie then!

Making a grommet for your column??

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-17-2012, 07:38 AM

Nope Nuthin like that. lol, It's actually a wheel bearing cap for a jeep cj. I'm making a shifter knob, and that will be the lower part of it. I searched thru tons of different things to use as a shift knob, but couldnt find anything I liked. so I figured I would just make one. we'll see how that turns out.lol

FrankieD · 10-17-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Nope Nuthin like that. lol, It's actually a wheel bearing cap for a jeep cj. I'm making a shifter knob, and that will be the lower part of it. I searched thru tons of different things to use as a shift knob, but couldnt find anything I liked. so I figured I would just make one. we'll see how that turns out.lol

Ive been thinkin about the same thing this caught my eye kind of what they use to put on the T-Buckets.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GUINNESS-POR...item4abd246186

litew8 · 10-21-2012, 01:58 PM

Looking great John

FrankieD · 10-25-2012, 03:37 PM

John found this cheap and subtle

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-25-2012, 05:48 PM

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Looking great John

Thanks Man !

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John found this cheap and subtle

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en

Thanks Frankie, I have several pool balls already. Just didnt want to use one on this.

Heres a few pics !
Cut hole for tach. in back tin. Painted gloss white.
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Mounted original tach trim ring to the front gauge tin with panel bond adhesive.
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Set up overnight and this will be solid.
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Got tired of it taking two hands to start, and my new matching set of locks showed up. so I installed the ignition.

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XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-28-2012, 09:29 AM

Still working on gauge tins. I'll have some pics up in a while. 32 degrees in the shop this morning, brrrrrrrrr !

jlsanborn · 10-28-2012, 11:35 AM

Really cool! Can't wait to see how that tach looks in there.

FrankieD · 10-28-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Still working on gauge tins. I'll have some pics up in a while. 32 degrees in the shop this morning, brrrrrrrrr !

yep froze my butt Saturday morning working on the plow. painted some small parts in the basement so they would dry, the wife didnt care for the smell.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 11-07-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Really cool! Can't wait to see how that tach looks in there.

Yep, thats all I've been doing on the truck is the gauges..... still.......,but I'm finally done with getting everything mocked up. I still have to polish the lens, and repaint the gauge tin face.

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yep froze my butt Saturday morning working on the plow. painted some small parts in the basement so they would dry, the wife didnt care for the smell.

I know what you mean man, my wife doesnt want me in the house after I paint in the garage ! lol. says the smell gives her a headache. I think it's just me. lol.

I ordered a new printed circuit for my gauges. I never had any problems with it, but it didnt look too good, and would have to modify it to clear the tach anyway.
Heres some pics.
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Low Elco · 11-07-2012, 01:04 PM

OOOOwwwwweeeee, purdy! That's gonna look good in the truck.
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truckzilla · 11-07-2012, 01:39 PM

Good job man! It's a gem!

litew8 · 11-07-2012, 11:46 PM

Looking good!

10-13-2012, 11:21 AM	#1
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Hmmmmmmm..... Not sure what you've got there but I'm guessing it's going to be a housing for your tach! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-13-2012, 03:18 PM	#2
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Check my build John. Tore into them vent windows and learned a thing or two..... __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-14-2012, 11:43 AM	#3
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Is it a booty to cover your dimmer switch??? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-15-2012, 09:59 PM	#6
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Might I say NICE WORK SIR! yes,,,,very nice.

10-15-2012, 08:11 AM	#7
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Neat job on the clock! Good to see it movin' forward! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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10-15-2012, 10:40 AM	#9
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Very nice! He's a watchmaker too! Tach is all thats left on the cluster then? Got a peek at your Facebook photos finally. Nice work there! Need another hint on the black nipple thing..... __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-15-2012, 10:42 PM	#10
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10-15-2012, 11:26 PM	#11
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 68' Chevy c10 I was gonna say, nice candidate for the camaro tach dealio. Writeup in electrical FAQ. Also, Sanborn seems obsessed with black nipples. Discuss. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-16-2012, 12:17 PM	#13
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Lower half of something..... Sure hope that's not on a tittie then! Making a grommet for your column?? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-17-2012, 07:38 AM	#14
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Nope Nuthin like that. lol, It's actually a wheel bearing cap for a jeep cj. I'm making a shifter knob, and that will be the lower part of it. I searched thru tons of different things to use as a shift knob, but couldnt find anything I liked. so I figured I would just make one. we'll see how that turns out.lol __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-21-2012, 01:58 PM	#16
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Looking great John __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-25-2012, 03:37 PM	#17
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: 68' Chevy c10 John found this cheap and subtle http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

10-28-2012, 09:29 AM	#19
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Still working on gauge tins. I'll have some pics up in a while. 32 degrees in the shop this morning, brrrrrrrrr ! __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-28-2012, 11:35 AM	#20
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Really cool! Can't wait to see how that tach looks in there. __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776



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11-07-2012, 01:04 PM	#23
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11-07-2012, 01:39 PM	#24
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