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S10Fan · 01-15-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

btw, I love how that mexican cluster looks.

I was thinking the same thing. That dash looks so good I don't think I'd change a thing!

S10Fan · 01-15-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

That looks like a slick trick.... But, Where's the gas gauge now ?

I think his gas gauge is a 3 gallon gas can.

Mr79C10 · 01-15-2011, 07:40 AM

Kept mine pretty basic,

RuralRoute C-30 · 01-15-2011, 08:25 AM

Out of absolute curiousity has anyone tried to install one dead center in the space between the speedometer and fuel gauge in that triangle space above the two gauges?

Pondering what a hole saw could do. Would a small tach even fit in that space if recessed into the gauge bezel or even attached under the dash pad in that space?

Wondering if something like this would work: http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/2698/10002/-1

Just pondering the options here.

Mark

carloscanales · 01-15-2011, 11:15 AM

thats whta im doing exactly mr79c10
how did you hide the tach wiring??

primrrd · 01-15-2011, 12:30 PM

where are those white guage faces from? looks sweet!

Pop's C-10 · 01-15-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RuralRoute C-30

Out of absolute curiousity has anyone tried to install one dead center in the space between the speedometer and fuel gauge in that triangle space above the two gauges?

Pondering what a hole saw could do. Would a small tach even fit in that space if recessed into the gauge bezel or even attached under the dash pad in that space?

Wondering if something like this would work: http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/2698/10002/-1

Just pondering the options here.

Mark

That is a good idea...

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-15-2011, 01:59 PM

Bad picture, but I did a small autometer tach on my column, easy spot to mount, nothing special.

packratcffc · 01-15-2011, 03:00 PM

Here is how I did my 88 sub...

This my 76 C-10 (I did over 20yrs ago)....

cochino12 · 01-15-2011, 03:05 PM

RuralRoute C-30 · 01-15-2011, 04:12 PM

Since it's been too cold to work in the shop to do any real work I still have this spare bezel in the house. Thought I'd look for something close to the smallest size tach Jegs offers, 2"1/16". Found this "round" which is exactly 2".

My idea to recess a gauge in this space won't work it appears. Not enough room, but I had to see it for myself.

I agree with the storage tray space is a good idea to ponder as well since I have no a/c in the 1-ton.

Oh well, now I answered my own question and will probably just keep looking for a decent deal on a nice oem tach. Until then, I'll just drive with my ears open.

Mark

Meatman · 01-15-2011, 05:11 PM

Just FYI Camaro speedo would be anything 82-89.

Pop's C-10 · 01-15-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RuralRoute C-30

Since it's been too cold to work in the shop to do any real work I still have this spare bezel in the house. Thought I'd look for something close to the smallest size tach Jegs offers, 2"1/16". Found this "round" which is exactly 2".

My idea to recess a gauge in this space won't work it appears. Not enough room, but I had to see it for myself.

I agree with the storage tray space is a good idea to ponder as well since I have no a/c in the 1-ton.

Oh well, now I answered my own question and will probably just keep looking for a decent deal on a nice oem tach. Until then, I'll just drive with my ears open.

Mark

yea i ran out & put tape to mine & seen that it would look out of place..It would kind of look like a third eye..lol

jlarce · 01-16-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

mine. Tach/fuel gauge combo and air pressure gauge in lower left are from a medium duty truck.

Is this a special lighting kit? This is

81ShrtBox · 01-16-2011, 12:24 AM

looks like blue leds... I might have to try this

Mr79C10 · 01-16-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by carloscanales

thats whta im doing exactly mr79c10
how did you hide the tach wiring??

twisted the wires, and ran it down the bottom of the column and under the bezel, You can still see the wires but Im fine with it only about 3/4 of an inch.

Mr79C10 · 01-16-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jlarce

Is this a special lighting kit? This is

No,, its a white face fit with blue led's.. http://www.whitegauges.net/

And blue leds 194 bulbs
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...FY4J2godBjMcIQ

And your good to go, about an hour and your stylin

slugish · 01-16-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

That looks like a slick trick.... But, Where's the gas gauge now ?

small guage on left side where the clock went on some model years.

superwade57 · 01-17-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

camaro tach/fuel

i like that idea a lot! a cool clean and original look plus the tach goes to a high enough rpm and keeps a fuel gauge. can you share whats involved in mounting and wiring for the two of them? thanks a ton

1985-GMC · 01-17-2011, 12:49 AM

Here's my harbor freight tach that im putting in my blazer. I was planning on doing a writeup on what all i did, tell me if yall want to see one. Im gonna try to finish it up tomorrow.

3r!c84 · 01-17-2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by superwade57

i like that idea a lot! a cool clean and original look plus the tach goes to a high enough rpm and keeps a fuel gauge. can you share whats involved in mounting and wiring for the two of them? thanks a ton

the fuel gauge right there was added in. and moded to fit. stock spot right there is the oil psi gauge.

but check my build thread for more pics and info

burger · 01-17-2011, 06:32 PM

Here's what I have in my truck...

primrrd · 01-17-2011, 06:40 PM

nice clean innards on that green truck, Burger!
Makes me think about ditchin my faded carpet for a nice rubber floor mat!

81ShrtBox · 01-23-2011, 08:09 PM

Found 7bulb LEDS on Ebay for $2 a pair.. I ordered 6

Got me a fresh set of whitefaced gauges too.... gotta makeup my mind on putting a Tach where the fuel gauge goes or doing a air/fuel gauge in the open slot

red rumbler · 01-23-2011, 09:08 PM

can somebody please inform me on how to change the l.e.ds in the gauges??? i really want to do it!!

01-15-2011, 07:40 AM	#28
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01-15-2011, 08:25 AM	#29
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Out of absolute curiousity has anyone tried to install one dead center in the space between the speedometer and fuel gauge in that triangle space above the two gauges? Pondering what a hole saw could do. Would a small tach even fit in that space if recessed into the gauge bezel or even attached under the dash pad in that space? Wondering if something like this would work: http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/2698/10002/-1 Just pondering the options here. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol." Last edited by RuralRoute C-30; 01-15-2011 at 08:37 AM.

01-15-2011, 11:15 AM	#30
carloscanales Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: harlingen texas Posts: 103	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? thats whta im doing exactly mr79c10 how did you hide the tach wiring??

01-15-2011, 12:30 PM	#31
primrrd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 323	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? where are those white guage faces from? looks sweet!

01-15-2011, 01:59 PM	#33
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Bad picture, but I did a small autometer tach on my column, easy spot to mount, nothing special. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-15-2011, 03:00 PM	#34
packratcffc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So-Cal Posts: 26	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Here is how I did my 88 sub... This my 76 C-10 (I did over 20yrs ago).... __________________ 1988 V-10 Sub 1976 C-10 1971 El Camino 1968 Chevy C-10 Last edited by packratcffc; 01-15-2011 at 03:03 PM.

01-15-2011, 03:05 PM	#35
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

01-15-2011, 04:12 PM	#36
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Since it's been too cold to work in the shop to do any real work I still have this spare bezel in the house. Thought I'd look for something close to the smallest size tach Jegs offers, 2"1/16". Found this "round" which is exactly 2". My idea to recess a gauge in this space won't work it appears. Not enough room, but I had to see it for myself. I agree with the storage tray space is a good idea to ponder as well since I have no a/c in the 1-ton. Oh well, now I answered my own question and will probably just keep looking for a decent deal on a nice oem tach. Until then, I'll just drive with my ears open. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol." Last edited by RuralRoute C-30; 01-15-2011 at 04:14 PM.

01-15-2011, 05:11 PM	#37
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Just FYI Camaro speedo would be anything 82-89. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

01-16-2011, 12:24 AM	#40
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? looks like blue leds... I might have to try this __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

01-17-2011, 12:49 AM	#45
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Here's my harbor freight tach that im putting in my blazer. I was planning on doing a writeup on what all i did, tell me if yall want to see one. Im gonna try to finish it up tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-17-2011, 06:32 PM	#47
burger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philly burbs Posts: 160	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Here's what I have in my truck... Attached Images

01-17-2011, 06:40 PM	#48
primrrd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 323	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? nice clean innards on that green truck, Burger! Makes me think about ditchin my faded carpet for a nice rubber floor mat!

01-23-2011, 08:09 PM	#49
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Found 7bulb LEDS on Ebay for $2 a pair.. I ordered 6 Got me a fresh set of whitefaced gauges too.... gotta makeup my mind on putting a Tach where the fuel gauge goes or doing a air/fuel gauge in the open slot __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

01-23-2011, 09:08 PM	#50
red rumbler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stouffville ontario Posts: 166	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? can somebody please inform me on how to change the l.e.ds in the gauges??? i really want to do it!!



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