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J Knight · 12-09-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by homemade87

I talked to the guy who makes them for gm sports. His name is Bruce. Real nice guy. Was willing to answer any question I had. He went as far as saying if I ever had any problem with the tach just send it back to him and he would repair it at no charge. His number is 541-608-8813 if you have any technical questions. I enjoy my tach every time I drive my truck.

Thanks, ill keep this number on file.
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DBLSPRT68 · 12-09-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

thats cool
someone with dual tanks might be able to use two fuel gauges
left and right

Two gauges are not needed. The switch that controls the fuel valve for the tank, also sends power to the proper quanity gauge. It reads the proper tank level on the one gauge. I have an original unit from a C-40 dump truck. I swapped my Vac gauge for a quartz clock. This unit has been working perfect for about 7 years now. Here is an old picture.

I like that new set-up. I will keep that in mind! I might even buy one of those for my 85!

homemade87 · 12-09-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DBLSPRT68

Two gauges are not needed. The switch that controls the fuel valve for the tank, also sends power to the proper quanity gauge. It reads the proper tank level on the one gauge. I have an original unit from a C-40 dump truck. I swapped my Vac gauge for a quartz clock. This unit has been working perfect for about 7 years now. Here is an old picture.

I like that new set-up. I will keep that in mind! I might even buy one of those for my 85!

Thats another reason I did this. I had to keep my cluster because It is electronic pickup for my speedometer for the lsx swap. I did not want to loose my clock for a fuel guage.

motornut · 12-09-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DBLSPRT68

Two gauges are not needed. The switch that controls the fuel valve for the tank, also sends power to the proper quanity gauge. It reads the proper tank level on the one gauge. I have an original unit from a C-40 dump truck. I swapped my Vac gauge for a quartz clock. This unit has been working perfect for about 7 years now. Here is an old picture.

I like that new set-up. I will keep that in mind! I might even buy one of those for my 85!

ok was just thinking may work to show both levels at the same time....if needed /wanted without switching?

East End K5 · 12-09-2011, 09:13 PM

wow, this is huge......I was gonna try a custom fit, but this is outstanding....

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-09-2011, 11:46 PM

and soon for those of you that want a period correct tach I will be a supporting member and selling IROC gauge conversions in march

biggsteve97 · 12-10-2011, 09:00 PM

This is what I wound up doing. Its not perfect or clean yet and the white face gauges are not for some but I like it. For some reason the autometer gauges turned our dark in the picture but they are visible when in the truck. I have been asked before and if you are wondering yes that is the correct mileage for my truck all 436,050 miles of it.

Axle · 12-11-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

and soon for those of you that want a period correct tach I will be a supporting member and selling IROC gauge conversions in march

Any pics of the guage?

Alex.

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-12-2011, 03:29 AM

I built up one for my '90 suburban a few years ago. Still running strong too.
Build thread in my sig below.

sethv · 12-12-2011, 04:29 AM

Wow, I gotta get one of those tachs! They're too cool

biggsteve97 · 12-12-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Axle

Any pics of the guage?

Alex.

I might have a pic of just the gauge. I will look tonight.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-13-2011, 01:23 AM

here axle

85crewcab · 12-13-2011, 08:38 AM

Now that is COOL.
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East End K5 · 12-13-2011, 08:59 AM

yeah thats hot. I would be ready for one of those....

East End K5 · 12-13-2011, 08:03 PM

I get a kick out of that speedo at 140.....great for a k30....lol, But just ordered my dual truck gauge. Heads up, they are out of stock but should be getting new delivery shortly. Talked to steve, nice guy. All american made parts, sounds like a lifetime warranty too. cant beat it.

Axle · 12-13-2011, 08:52 PM

I like that setup Insiduous. I take it you ported over all the guages since I see what looks like an oil pressure guage peeking out the side there.

Hopefully without crossing the support/nonsupport line, is the cluster that you will be offering a complete drop in, or individual drop in guages like the one in the original post?

Alex.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-14-2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by East End K5

I get a kick out of that speedo at 140.....great for a k30....lol, But just ordered my dual truck gauge. Heads up, they are out of stock but should be getting new delivery shortly. Talked to steve, nice guy. All american made parts, sounds like a lifetime warranty too. cant beat it.

Im going to have 110mph versions as well, a little better then the mundane 85mph

didnt have to cut anything for the tripple gauges just drilled a hole in the back for oil pressure line, sunpro and eqiuus gauges available and drop in

East End K5 · 12-14-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Im going to have 110mph versions as well, a little better then the mundane 85mph

didnt have to cut anything for the tripple gauges just drilled a hole in the back for oil pressure line, sunpro and eqiuus gauges available and drop in

great! I like the look, especially chevy. let us know when they are available? Now....does anybody have a link for the LED peanut bulbs?

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-14-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by East End K5

great! I like the look, especially chevy. let us know when they are available? Now....does anybody have a link for the LED peanut bulbs?

wedge base bulbs?

these will also be an upgrade to the cluster as well as strip LED, should be available in march

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...ini-wedge.html

East End K5 · 12-14-2011, 07:56 PM

ok so i guess I bet everybody likes the wide angle led bulb with these gauges?

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-14-2011, 08:04 PM

if you go to bright LED's they will kinda hotspot the gauges makeing some areas brighter than other areas, the wide angle kinda lowers that effect a littlebit but are not as good as strip LED's and not as bright

East End K5 · 12-15-2011, 09:56 AM

strip LED lighting u say? Got a link and a picture installed?

motornut · 12-15-2011, 10:27 AM

i've just added extra leds to the cluster after painting(78 jimmy below)
found just the paint made quite a difference
it's the reg dimming white and/or red leds but they come in red,white,blue and green too

motornut · 12-15-2011, 12:12 PM

one is for sale on here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497785

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-15-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by East End K5

strip LED lighting u say? Got a link and a picture installed?

Heree's a link to my photobucket file of LED's I've installed in mine....

led strip lights in Suburban

12-09-2011, 09:13 PM	#30
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster wow, this is huge......I was gonna try a custom fit, but this is outstanding.... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

12-09-2011, 11:46 PM	#31
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster and soon for those of you that want a period correct tach I will be a supporting member and selling IROC gauge conversions in march __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

12-10-2011, 09:00 PM	#32
biggsteve97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 284	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster This is what I wound up doing. Its not perfect or clean yet and the white face gauges are not for some but I like it. For some reason the autometer gauges turned our dark in the picture but they are visible when in the truck. I have been asked before and if you are wondering yes that is the correct mileage for my truck all 436,050 miles of it. Attached Images

12-12-2011, 03:29 AM	#34
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster I built up one for my '90 suburban a few years ago. Still running strong too. Build thread in my sig below. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

12-12-2011, 04:29 AM	#35
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster Wow, I gotta get one of those tachs! They're too cool __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

12-13-2011, 01:23 AM	#37
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster here axle Attached Images __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

12-13-2011, 08:38 AM	#38
85crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pryor,OK Posts: 69	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster Now that is COOL. Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2011, 08:59 AM	#39
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster yeah thats hot. I would be ready for one of those.... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

12-13-2011, 08:03 PM	#40
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster I get a kick out of that speedo at 140.....great for a k30....lol, But just ordered my dual truck gauge. Heads up, they are out of stock but should be getting new delivery shortly. Talked to steve, nice guy. All american made parts, sounds like a lifetime warranty too. cant beat it. __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B] Last edited by East End K5; 12-13-2011 at 08:16 PM.

12-13-2011, 08:52 PM	#41
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,214	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster I like that setup Insiduous. I take it you ported over all the guages since I see what looks like an oil pressure guage peeking out the side there. Hopefully without crossing the support/nonsupport line, is the cluster that you will be offering a complete drop in, or individual drop in guages like the one in the original post? Alex.

12-14-2011, 07:56 PM	#45
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster ok so i guess I bet everybody likes the wide angle led bulb with these gauges? __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

12-14-2011, 08:04 PM	#46
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster if you go to bright LED's they will kinda hotspot the gauges makeing some areas brighter than other areas, the wide angle kinda lowers that effect a littlebit but are not as good as strip LED's and not as bright __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

12-15-2011, 09:56 AM	#47
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster strip LED lighting u say? Got a link and a picture installed? __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

12-15-2011, 10:27 AM	#48
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster i've just added extra leds to the cluster after painting(78 jimmy below) found just the paint made quite a difference it's the reg dimming white and/or red leds but they come in red,white,blue and green too __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-15-2011, 12:12 PM	#49
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: combo Tach/Fuel gauge cluster one is for sale on here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497785 __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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