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*Javy* · 01-10-2004, 07:41 PM

This is a picture before I aligned the bed.
Notice how the upper mouldings drop at the rear but the lower
mouldings seem straight.
I stripped the truck myself and left all factory moulding holes
alone.
I ended up shimming the back of the bed 2" above the stock shims.
The result was pretty good.I'll take some current pictures over
the weekend to get expert advise from all of you.

I welcome any comments.
This is probably the wrong thread for this but I'm known on this
thread.
Thanks

PS.
I will be previewing my latest gauge "invention" on this thread
today or tomorrow.

dinnut · 01-10-2004, 08:02 PM

wow that truck is awesome cant really see the rims are they the torque thrust 2's?

*Javy* · 01-10-2004, 08:49 PM

The wheels are "WINGNUTS"
Same as my 56.
They look like American Torq Thrust II's with a "twist"
By the way, I make custom caps that fit "Thrust's"
I'll post pictures later.

Thanks,
Javier

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miket · 01-10-2004, 08:50 PM

Nice truck!!!

*Javy* · 01-10-2004, 09:12 PM

Here's a picture of a cap I made for my wife's truck.
I machined her name "RUBY" on them.
I have different style caps available.

Bamm · 01-10-2004, 09:38 PM

Man I love those rims!!!! I have been trying to find a set for a few months now. I tried to buy them new, but my local wheel vendor said they had been discontinued. I am looking for 17 x 8's with a 5 on 5 lug pattern. I think I am going to end up getting the Eagle 211's (ebay, they are torq thrust II copies). Sweet rides Javy................Jerry

*Javy* · 01-10-2004, 09:54 PM

KMC made them but discontinued them.
They made them to your specs as far as backspacing and widths.

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*Javy* · 01-10-2004, 10:25 PM

Getting back to the topic,

I have one and only one of this dash bezel which accepts three
2 1/16 dia autometer gauges between speedo and tach.
I used a clock and 2 air pressure gauges.
I won't be making any more.
This was the prototype for the woodgrained one in my truck.

I'm taking bids.
Would you guys suggest e-bay ?
Since you know the history about this.

knucklebuster · 01-10-2004, 11:36 PM

I don't know about bids since that isn't allowed here but if you put it on the parts board you'd probably get rid of it pretty quick.

knucklebuster · 01-10-2004, 11:37 PM

Oh yeah, That's some sweet a$$ rides you got there man!!

griesel72 · 01-11-2004, 12:49 AM

Javy,

I love your rides, and am really impressed with you getting on here and telling your side of the story in a mature fashion, i think you have earned the respect (and business) of many of our members.

David

*Javy* · 01-11-2004, 12:55 AM

This is the WORLD PREMIER of this invention of mine.
Only on ** 67-72chevytrucks.com **
My patent application is far enough along with PAT PENDING status that if BROTHER'S wants to try this time,they will face legal
action.
I never would have made my aluminum dash if I had come up with
this idea before.

Excuse my grammer and spelling right now because I'm hungery
and the wife is waiting for me at home so I'm in a hurry writing this.

I designed a ring or bezel in which you insert an Autometer gauge
in this bezel and retain it with 3 stainless steel set screws.

Then you mount this assembly in a panel as you would any other
gauge except thru a slightly bigger hole with existing hardware.

A 2 5/8" dia gauge requires a 2 5/8 dia hole.
With this bezel, all you do is drill a 3" dia hole.

This leaves you with semi-flush mounted gauges.

I realize VDO and other manufactures make gauges with similar
results, but I prefer Autometer Pro Series gauges.

Nascar runs these gauges so I plan on supplying them.
I haven't set pricing yet.I'm thinking of $18.00 each.
Available in polished aluminum.
Several sizes available.

I would appreciate all comments.

Thanks,
Javier

Bamm · 01-11-2004, 12:58 AM

Javy, that is sooo nice..............

*Javy* · 01-11-2004, 12:59 AM

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I'm at work and going home.
Good Night

tomsC10R · 01-11-2004, 02:01 AM

Javy,
I'm interested in the dash you have for sale with the space for 3 gauges between the tach and speedo.

Private message sent.

knucklebuster · 01-11-2004, 02:04 AM

Sweeeeeet.So how would you have used this instead of your dash?

s95930 · 01-11-2004, 11:15 AM

I like those! Do you have the same kind of thing for the tach and speedo?

*Javy* · 01-13-2004, 12:15 AM

I would have taken a 1/4" aluminun plate and drilled appropriate
holes.Using these bezels would have given me the "flush" look
I was looking for.

These bezels can be used in ANY application regardless of year or make of vehicle,including marine applications.

**lock** · 01-13-2004, 01:30 AM

The one thing I've always disliked about the autometer gauges was how big the bezel is. I went with VDO on my last project due to that.

You just fixed that problem! I think it looks sweet.

krue · 01-13-2004, 02:39 AM

You do good work! As a suggestion you should put a link to your website in your signature.

mocwon · 01-13-2004, 11:07 AM

Well, I sent Javier a money order this weekend for one of his instrument bezels since I prefer his design over any others I have seen. I guess I will see how well it fits when I get it.

*Javy* · 01-13-2004, 10:22 PM

I have 3 colors of LED's available.
Amber,green, and red.
Do you want 2 ambers for turn signals and green for high beam or
??????

Thanks,
Javy

*Javy* · 01-14-2004, 12:49 AM

I haven't read the forum rules and I certainly don't want to break
any rules so if Josh is reading, please advise proper procedure.
I started out with a listing on e-bay and thanks to that I was informed of this AWSOME site.
I only wish I knew about it 4 years ago !

Thanks,
Javy

68 Suburban · 01-14-2004, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinnut
just a warning. i dont know if josh is going to say you are a 'vendor' or not. vendors have to pay (i think)... just a heads up

I don't think by selling a couple of bezels makes him a vendor

dinnut · 01-14-2004, 01:51 AM

oh im stupid. ill delete the other posts so i can look a little less stupid

01-10-2004, 07:41 PM	#51
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	dash This is a picture before I aligned the bed. Notice how the upper mouldings drop at the rear but the lower mouldings seem straight. I stripped the truck myself and left all factory moulding holes alone. I ended up shimming the back of the bed 2" above the stock shims. The result was pretty good.I'll take some current pictures over the weekend to get expert advise from all of you. I welcome any comments. This is probably the wrong thread for this but I'm known on this thread. Thanks PS. I will be previewing my latest gauge "invention" on this thread today or tomorrow.

01-10-2004, 08:02 PM	#52
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	wow that truck is awesome cant really see the rims are they the torque thrust 2's? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-10-2004, 08:49 PM	#53
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	dinnut The wheels are "WINGNUTS" Same as my 56. They look like American Torq Thrust II's with a "twist" By the way, I make custom caps that fit "Thrust's" I'll post pictures later. Thanks, Javier 91 more post's

01-10-2004, 08:50 PM	#54
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Nice truck!!! __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

01-10-2004, 09:12 PM	#55
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	dash Here's a picture of a cap I made for my wife's truck. I machined her name "RUBY" on them. I have different style caps available.

01-10-2004, 09:38 PM	#56
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Man I love those rims!!!! I have been trying to find a set for a few months now. I tried to buy them new, but my local wheel vendor said they had been discontinued. I am looking for 17 x 8's with a 5 on 5 lug pattern. I think I am going to end up getting the Eagle 211's (ebay, they are torq thrust II copies). Sweet rides Javy................Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

01-10-2004, 09:54 PM	#57
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	jerry KMC made them but discontinued them. They made them to your specs as far as backspacing and widths. 90 more posts Last edited by Javy; 01-10-2004 at 09:59 PM.

01-10-2004, 10:25 PM	#58
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	dash Getting back to the topic, I have one and only one of this dash bezel which accepts three 2 1/16 dia autometer gauges between speedo and tach. I used a clock and 2 air pressure gauges. I won't be making any more. This was the prototype for the woodgrained one in my truck. I'm taking bids. Would you guys suggest e-bay ? Since you know the history about this.

01-10-2004, 11:36 PM	#59
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	I don't know about bids since that isn't allowed here but if you put it on the parts board you'd probably get rid of it pretty quick. __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

01-10-2004, 11:37 PM	#60
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Oh yeah, That's some sweet a$$ rides you got there man!! __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

01-11-2004, 12:49 AM	#61
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Javy, I love your rides, and am really impressed with you getting on here and telling your side of the story in a mature fashion, i think you have earned the respect (and business) of many of our members. David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

01-11-2004, 12:55 AM	#62
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	dash This is the WORLD PREMIER of this invention of mine. Only on 67-72chevytrucks.com My patent application is far enough along with PAT PENDING status that if BROTHER'S wants to try this time,they will face legal action. I never would have made my aluminum dash if I had come up with this idea before. Excuse my grammer and spelling right now because I'm hungery and the wife is waiting for me at home so I'm in a hurry writing this. I designed a ring or bezel in which you insert an Autometer gauge in this bezel and retain it with 3 stainless steel set screws. Then you mount this assembly in a panel as you would any other gauge except thru a slightly bigger hole with existing hardware. A 2 5/8" dia gauge requires a 2 5/8 dia hole. With this bezel, all you do is drill a 3" dia hole. This leaves you with semi-flush mounted gauges. I realize VDO and other manufactures make gauges with similar results, but I prefer Autometer Pro Series gauges. Nascar runs these gauges so I plan on supplying them. I haven't set pricing yet.I'm thinking of $18.00 each. Available in polished aluminum. Several sizes available. I would appreciate all comments. Thanks, Javier

01-11-2004, 12:58 AM	#63
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Javy, that is sooo nice.............. __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

01-11-2004, 12:59 AM	#64
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	more pics 87 more posts I'm at work and going home. Good Night

01-11-2004, 02:01 AM	#65
tomsC10R Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 281	Javy, I'm interested in the dash you have for sale with the space for 3 gauges between the tach and speedo. Private message sent. __________________ Tom 1968 C10 LWB. 402 BB, Holley MPI, 700R4. 4wheel Hydroboost Disk Brakes. Last edited by tomsC10R; 01-11-2004 at 02:15 AM.



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01-11-2004, 02:04 AM	#66
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Sweeeeeet.So how would you have used this instead of your dash? __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

01-11-2004, 11:15 AM	#67
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	I like those! Do you have the same kind of thing for the tach and speedo? __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

01-13-2004, 12:15 AM	#68
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	knucklebuster I would have taken a 1/4" aluminun plate and drilled appropriate holes.Using these bezels would have given me the "flush" look I was looking for. These bezels can be used in ANY application regardless of year or make of vehicle,including marine applications.

01-13-2004, 01:30 AM	#69
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	The one thing I've always disliked about the autometer gauges was how big the bezel is. I went with VDO on my last project due to that. You just fixed that problem! I think it looks sweet.

01-13-2004, 02:39 AM	#70
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	You do good work! As a suggestion you should put a link to your website in your signature. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-13-2004, 11:07 AM	#71
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Well, I sent Javier a money order this weekend for one of his instrument bezels since I prefer his design over any others I have seen. I guess I will see how well it fits when I get it. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

01-13-2004, 10:22 PM	#72
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	mocwon I have 3 colors of LED's available. Amber,green, and red. Do you want 2 ambers for turn signals and green for high beam or ?????? Thanks, Javy

01-14-2004, 12:49 AM	#73
Javy Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 129	dinnut I haven't read the forum rules and I certainly don't want to break any rules so if Josh is reading, please advise proper procedure. I started out with a listing on e-bay and thanks to that I was informed of this AWSOME site. I only wish I knew about it 4 years ago ! Thanks, Javy

01-14-2004, 01:51 AM	#75
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	oh im stupid. ill delete the other posts so i can look a little less stupid __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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