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GMC87 · 09-21-2010, 03:42 PM

That is very nice. I though about adding a GPS permanently to my dash, but that looks allot nicer. The really nice thing about that is no matter what tires you are running it will be accurate. My truck with 36s on it is up to 20MPH off at times.

**LockDoc** · 10-13-2010, 02:40 PM

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I finally got the instrument cluster done. I had WAY too many interruptions but that's the way it goes.... I have to figure out what to do with the choke hole to hide the background. I may have to try and find a stock choke cable.

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-13-2010, 03:35 PM

Very nice Leon! Is that a tach on the lower right inside hole?

Andy4639 · 10-13-2010, 03:49 PM

Did you spread the anntena out in the dash or leave it bundled up?

flashed · 10-13-2010, 08:38 PM

Wow I LOVE that dash cluster ,it looks so clean .

msgross · 10-13-2010, 08:53 PM

great idea, never thought of it....

chevytruckluver · 10-13-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968CHEVYC10

And the good part is, burnouts don't add to your mileage

lol...so true

Looks good

**LockDoc** · 10-13-2010, 09:14 PM

Thanks Guys,

Dieselwrencher:

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Very nice Leon! Is that a tach on the lower right inside hole?

Yes, I bought it at Harbor Freight for 20 bucks.

Andy4639:

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Did you spread the anntena out in the dash or leave it bundled up?

I enlarged the drain hole in the left corner of the dash just a little, fed the cable down through it and bundled the extra up under the dash.

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-13-2010, 09:29 PM

Thanks Leon. I didn't know they sold gauges there.

**LockDoc** · 10-13-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks Leon. I didn't know they sold gauges there.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...sh-gauges.html

They almost always have them on sale for 20 bucks each at the stores.

LockDoc

Andy4639 · 10-13-2010, 09:42 PM

I'm going to take my dash I have now out of the truck and put the 4" speedo in it where the factory speedo is. This will happen sometime after the first of the year. Hopefully I'll get the new shoes for the truck also then.

**LockDoc** · 10-13-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'm going to take my dash I have now out of the truck and put the 4" speedo in it where the factory speedo is. This will happen sometime after the first of the year. Hopefully I'll get the new shoes for the truck also then.

Sounds good Andy, post up some pictures when you Git'erdone.

LockDoc

Andy4639 · 10-13-2010, 10:03 PM

I plan on it Doc. I may even buy one for the golf carts and build a pod so I can swap it in and out when I need to.
Could you post a shot of the antenna as it's mounted? Wondering how it would work just left under the dash or does it state in the directions it has to see day light?

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-13-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Wow I LOVE that dash cluster ,it looks so clean .

Me, too! Wish I could do the $peedo. Not right now, tho.

Nice work!

m6z · 10-14-2010, 04:16 PM

nice work

Jacfourteen · 10-14-2010, 05:07 PM

Cool idea!

**LockDoc** · 10-14-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I plan on it Doc. I may even buy one for the golf carts and build a pod so I can swap it in and out when I need to.
Could you post a shot of the antenna as it's mounted? Wondering how it would work just left under the dash or does it state in the directions it has to see day light?

Sorry for the delay Andy. I just got in from the shop.

Actually they recommend putting it on the roof...

.. I figure if the Garmin works good on the dash this should too, and it does. It could probably be moved over to the left side without any problems.

LockDoc

Andy4639 · 10-15-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Sorry for the delay Andy. I just got in from the shop.

Actually they recommend putting it on the roof...

.. I figure if the Garmin works good on the dash this should too, and it does. It could probably be moved over to the left side without any problems.

LockDoc

Thanks that was what I was thinking, maybe run it to the back window? Can or does it state that it can be verticle and pickup signal? I was wondering if there is enough cable to reach the back window. This is fine just thinking.

**GOPAPA** · 10-15-2010, 09:29 AM

whow! Leon ,,you have out done yourself on this one..very good job and tested out to be accurate too.. If your name was Tom ,,I would have to start calling you Tom Terriffic.. (an old hero of mine) LOL

C20-67_N_MO · 10-15-2010, 10:12 AM

LockDoc,

Very cool write up and nicely detailed instructions at that.

Was thinking seriously about adding this to my setup in the future. Can you please give a website or phone number where to find this?

Thank you kind sire.

**LockDoc** · 10-15-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Thanks that was what I was thinking, maybe run it to the back window? Can or does it state that it can be verticle and pickup signal? I was wondering if there is enough cable to reach the back window. This is fine just thinking.

It doesn't say anything about orientation in the info... I will have to test it out to see if it makes a difference... It has a 15' antenna cable so that isn't a problem.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 10-15-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

whow! Leon ,,you have out done yourself on this one..very good job and tested out to be accurate too.. If your name was Tom ,,I would have to start calling you Tom Terriffic.. (an old hero of mine) LOL

Thanks Larry. Trouble is everybody else would call me Tom the Terrible...

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 10-15-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

LockDoc,

Very cool write up and nicely detailed instructions at that.

Was thinking seriously about adding this to my setup in the future. Can you please give a website or phone number where to find this?

Thank you kind sire.

Thanks for the kudos. See link in post #10...

LockDoc

C20-67_N_MO · 10-15-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Thanks for the kudos. See link in post #10...

LockDoc

Opps! My bad!

I sometimes skim over things a bit fast.

Another question for you on your setup.

Not seen your truck but some of us drive thru the woods and wondering if trees or city driving with large building around would cause any issues?

Would love to have this for my project truck just a bit skeptical about this new technology product.

Any thoughts?

**LockDoc** · 10-15-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Opps! My bad!

I sometimes skim over things a bit fast.

Another question for you on your setup.

Not seen your truck but some of us drive thru the woods and wondering if trees or city driving with large building around would cause any issues?

Would love to have this for my project truck just a bit skeptical about this new technology product.

Any thoughts?

I can't give you an honest answer on those questions right now. I don't want to go off road with this truck and there are no tall buildings within 60 miles of me...

LockDoc

09-21-2010, 03:42 PM	#26
GMC87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: N.Canton, Ohio Posts: 70	Re: GPS Speedometer Install That is very nice. I though about adding a GPS permanently to my dash, but that looks allot nicer. The really nice thing about that is no matter what tires you are running it will be accurate. My truck with 36s on it is up to 20MPH off at times.

10-13-2010, 02:40 PM	#27
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,420	Re: GPS Speedometer Install - I finally got the instrument cluster done. I had WAY too many interruptions but that's the way it goes.... I have to figure out what to do with the choke hole to hide the background. I may have to try and find a stock choke cable. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-13-2010, 03:35 PM	#28
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: GPS Speedometer Install Very nice Leon! Is that a tach on the lower right inside hole? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-13-2010, 03:49 PM	#29
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: GPS Speedometer Install Did you spread the anntena out in the dash or leave it bundled up? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-13-2010, 08:38 PM	#30
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: GPS Speedometer Install Wow I LOVE that dash cluster ,it looks so clean .

10-13-2010, 08:53 PM	#31
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: GPS Speedometer Install great idea, never thought of it.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-13-2010, 09:29 PM	#34
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: GPS Speedometer Install Thanks Leon. I didn't know they sold gauges there. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-13-2010, 09:42 PM	#36
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: GPS Speedometer Install I'm going to take my dash I have now out of the truck and put the 4" speedo in it where the factory speedo is. This will happen sometime after the first of the year. Hopefully I'll get the new shoes for the truck also then. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-13-2010, 10:03 PM	#38
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: GPS Speedometer Install I plan on it Doc. I may even buy one for the golf carts and build a pod so I can swap it in and out when I need to. Could you post a shot of the antenna as it's mounted? Wondering how it would work just left under the dash or does it state in the directions it has to see day light? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-14-2010, 04:16 PM	#40
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: GPS Speedometer Install nice work __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

10-14-2010, 05:07 PM	#41
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: GPS Speedometer Install Cool idea! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

10-15-2010, 09:29 AM	#44
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,470	Re: GPS Speedometer Install whow! Leon ,,you have out done yourself on this one..very good job and tested out to be accurate too.. If your name was Tom ,,I would have to start calling you Tom Terriffic.. (an old hero of mine) LOL

10-15-2010, 10:12 AM	#45
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: GPS Speedometer Install LockDoc, Very cool write up and nicely detailed instructions at that. Was thinking seriously about adding this to my setup in the future. Can you please give a website or phone number where to find this? Thank you kind sire. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck



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