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VWNate1 · 02-19-2012, 01:14 PM

Wow ~

As one who actually uses his truck for it's designed purpose , I'd KILL for the 6 cylinder tachometer , the trip odometer would be nice too .

Where didja find this ? .

Livrat · 02-19-2012, 01:41 PM

Hmmmmmm... Could it be this speedo head with a truck face and a different needle?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-to-81-P...d6e2c4&vxp=mtr

**oldgold70c10** · 02-19-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

Hmmmmmm... Could it be this speedo head with a truck face and a different needle?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-to-81-P...d6e2c4&vxp=mtr

Thanks for the link! I think it is & just bought it & will try to combine it with one of my old truck speedos laying around!

schurg · 02-20-2012, 12:31 AM

wow, the guts of that pontiac speedo definitely looks like whats in the c10 cluster...but still..someone had to punch the metal for the windows..not to mention the hole through the plexi lense...gotta give props to whoever did this mod..if it's truly a 'mod'

PanelDeland · 02-20-2012, 01:12 PM

What about a cab chassis truck with a delivery box by "Grummman or someone.Possibly modified by the body manufacturere for use as a way to determine trip distances for a delivery service of some sort?I don't know if you could even find info on what was available thru them.

**67cheby** · 02-20-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

That's a cool piece and the 6cyl tachs are pretty rare too... I've had over 40 tach dashes now and not a single one was 6cyl.

how about how rare this is....40 TACH DASHES !!! holy smokes !!

Ackattack · 02-20-2012, 02:20 PM

Isn't the center of regular speedo needles orange as well, not black like this one?

Pretty cool find, even if its not original!

Mike C · 02-20-2012, 08:08 PM

Could it be this was a Canadian thing? I know that Pontiac/Chevrolet kind of crossed over up there.

**michael bustamante** · 02-20-2012, 08:26 PM

Those are everywhere. Ill give you 5 dollars shipped for it. Lol cool find! Ill have to be on the lookout now

sleepertruck72 · 02-20-2012, 10:06 PM

It must be the one and only SoCal Corvette option

Is the high beam indicator a rectangular shape ?

1972K20 · 02-20-2012, 10:21 PM

Why is the high beam indicator rectangular and not a circle?

Why is the center of the speedo needle black and not orange?

PHAT TONY · 02-20-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

Could it be this was a Canadian thing? I know that Pontiac/Chevrolet kind of crossed over up there.

What about the Kilo marking?, we weren't kilometers yet...european of some type?

**oldgold70c10** · 02-20-2012, 10:40 PM

It's got to be homemade. You can tell by looking at the top cutout. That Pontiac speedo guts bolts right to the truck speedo faceplate. I'd almost bet several other GM cars of the era used the same mechanism.

kelsfine69 · 02-20-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgold70c10

It's got to be homemade. You can tell by looking at the top cutout. That Pontiac speedo guts bolts right to the truck speedo faceplate. I'd almost bet several other GM cars of the era used the same mechanism.

Yes I agree, the top cutout looks off, Cut out in a garage perhaps. Im good with metal but its still hard to make that cut out perfect with it rolled to the inside... And I have had my GMC for 25 years and never seen anything in Canada like that. I Put my money on Homemade from other parts.

**70cst** · 02-21-2012, 12:15 AM

That goes to prove... there is always something new around the corner.

VWNate1 · 02-21-2012, 12:17 AM

Who cares if it's stock or homebrew ?

I'd happily pay cash money for both of those items as they'd be very useful .

Andy4639 · 02-21-2012, 08:25 AM

I think it's cool. Just go with it and who carries if it's factory are not. That is one of a kind opition right now. Yes it could have been a proto type deal. Back then you never know what you could get.

sleepertruck72 · 02-21-2012, 05:38 PM

So it seems that the rectangular high beam indicator was from a 67-70 speedo assembly. The 71-72s used the round indicator. I dont see how this would be homemade unless the speedo was a "blank" if that makes sense. The odometer is wider than the "trip" meter. They would of had to make both holes in the speedo and hook up the meters to work correctly. I dont know how many ordinary people could make it all work and keep it looking so factoryish. I know I couldnt

Either way it is cool !!!

bigsnookmaster · 02-22-2012, 12:56 PM

OK, I want to know who is gonna run with this idea and start makin them. I'm sure they would sell! And I only want 10% for the idea! Lol

02-19-2012, 01:14 PM	#26
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,650	Re : SWEET Dash Cluster ! Wow ~ As one who actually uses his truck for it's designed purpose , I'd KILL for the 6 cylinder tachometer , the trip odometer would be nice too . Where didja find this ? . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

02-19-2012, 01:41 PM	#27
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Rare dash cluster?? Guru input needed. Hmmmmmm... Could it be this speedo head with a truck face and a different needle? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-to-81-P...d6e2c4&vxp=mtr

02-20-2012, 12:31 AM	#29
schurg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: richmond, va Posts: 140	Re: Rare dash cluster?? Guru input needed. wow, the guts of that pontiac speedo definitely looks like whats in the c10 cluster...but still..someone had to punch the metal for the windows..not to mention the hole through the plexi lense...gotta give props to whoever did this mod..if it's truly a 'mod'

02-20-2012, 01:12 PM	#30
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02-20-2012, 02:20 PM	#32
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02-20-2012, 08:08 PM	#33
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02-20-2012, 08:26 PM	#34
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02-20-2012, 10:06 PM	#35
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Rare dash cluster?? Guru input needed. It must be the one and only SoCal Corvette option Is the high beam indicator a rectangular shape ? __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

02-20-2012, 10:21 PM	#36
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 739	Re: Rare dash cluster?? Guru input needed. Why is the high beam indicator rectangular and not a circle? Why is the center of the speedo needle black and not orange?

02-20-2012, 10:40 PM	#38
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02-21-2012, 12:15 AM	#40
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02-21-2012, 12:17 AM	#41
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,650	Re : Trip Odometer Who cares if it's stock or homebrew ? I'd happily pay cash money for both of those items as they'd be very useful . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

02-21-2012, 08:25 AM	#42
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Rare dash cluster?? Guru input needed. I think it's cool. Just go with it and who carries if it's factory are not. That is one of a kind opition right now. Yes it could have been a proto type deal. Back then you never know what you could get. __________________ 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.

02-21-2012, 05:38 PM	#43
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Rare dash cluster?? Guru input needed. So it seems that the rectangular high beam indicator was from a 67-70 speedo assembly. The 71-72s used the round indicator. I dont see how this would be homemade unless the speedo was a "blank" if that makes sense. The odometer is wider than the "trip" meter. They would of had to make both holes in the speedo and hook up the meters to work correctly. I dont know how many ordinary people could make it all work and keep it looking so factoryish. I know I couldnt Either way it is cool !!! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

02-22-2012, 12:56 PM	#44
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Rare dash cluster?? Guru input needed. OK, I want to know who is gonna run with this idea and start makin them. I'm sure they would sell! And I only want 10% for the idea! Lol __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside



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