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**oldman3** · 10-05-2018, 12:09 AM

The next two pics show a close up of the gauges. I ordered them with a white background, with dark green numbers and hash marks, red pointer. The green going with the outside color of truck. At night they light up bright, when you turn on your headlights.

I'm very pleased with how everything looks.

Another thing I like about the gauges is they have a 340 degree swipe, compared to the less that half on the old 4 small gauges. Lot easier for an old man to read...Jim

Sorry I forgot to add that I had them program the odometer with the same milage my old gauge had.

**Advanced Design** · 10-05-2018, 06:25 AM

Nice choice, they look good Jim.

reaper71 · 10-05-2018, 08:05 AM

Anytime Dad Glad to help!

Another thing on the gauges speedo is GPS,with 1/4mile,60 ft,top speed,direction,elevation.
The fuel gauge can be programmed to work with Any sending unit on the market.

Mark

Indian113 · 10-05-2018, 08:30 AM

Jim, Really updating the OL Girl HUH! I like those Speed Hut Gauges but then I liked the Classic Gauges too. What's Next? Ray

**oldman3** · 10-05-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Nice choice, they look good Jim.

Thanks Doug

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, Really updating the OL Girl HUH! I like those Speed Hut Gauges but then I liked the Classic Gauges too. What's Next? Ray

Thanks Ray, what's next, get back to wet sanding painted parts so I can get the truck back on the road. I'm taking way to long...Jim

Indian113 · 10-14-2018, 01:32 PM

How is it going Jim? Everything OK? You have been absent from your build - Ray

RockinKees · 10-14-2018, 02:30 PM

Awesome paint work again!
Good choise on the gauges, specially when they light up.
Great match!

And Yes, I’m with Ray, everything okay??

**joedoh** · 10-14-2018, 02:31 PM

love the gauges jim, they look like electroluminescent. I bought a focus SVT for my daughter that had EL lighting, and I worked in aerospace where EL was a standard for instrument panel labels. It is very clear and no hots spots! I love how they match the truck too.

Black_Sheep · 10-14-2018, 03:55 PM

Are those Speedhut Jim? It's important to have good looking instruments when you spend time behind the wheel. The backlit numbers at night is a nice touch.

EDIT: I just went back and read the previous page and saw that the gauges were indeed from Speedhut. I'm running their GPS speedo too, it's awesome...

**oldman3** · 10-14-2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

How is it going Jim? Everything OK? You have been absent from your build - Ray

Hey Ray,
Yes everything is OK, I just can't get enough time to make much headway. It's all wet sanding from this point. Hopefully this week I'll get going...Jim

**oldman3** · 10-14-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

love the gauges jim, they look like electroluminescent. I bought a focus SVT for my daughter that had EL lighting, and I worked in aerospace where EL was a standard for instrument panel labels. It is very clear and no hots spots! I love how they match the truck too.

Thanks joe, I'm real happy with the change, can't wait to get truck back together, so I can enjoy them.

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

Are those Speedhut Jim? It's important to have good looking instruments when you spend time behind the wheel. The backlit numbers at night is a nice touch.

EDIT: I just went back and read the previous page and saw that the gauges were indeed from Speedhut. I'm running their GPS speedo too, it's awesome...

Mark, I saw what you had Speedhut do for your speedo, that was really cool. I guess I should have talked with them more, I could have maybe made mine a little nicer. But I'm happy...Jim

**oldman3** · 10-14-2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Awesome paint work again!
Good choise on the gauges, specially when they light up.
Great match!

And Yes, I’m with Ray, everything okay??

Thanks Kees, I appreciate it, and I'm OK, just need to get going on sanding...Jim

Indian113 · 10-14-2018, 07:33 PM

Jim, didn't want to stir anything up. Just worried because you hadn't posted any updates! Sounds like you have it under control. Later Ray

**oldman3** · 10-14-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, didn't want to stir anything up. Just worried because you hadn't posted any updates! Sounds like you have it under control. Later Ray

Hey my friend, your not stirring anything up. I need a kick every now and then

...Jim

**oldman3** · 10-15-2018, 07:31 PM

Nothing pic worthy, but I did get some 2000 wet sanding done on the doors today...Jim

Indian113 · 10-15-2018, 09:13 PM

That a Boy!

**oldman3** · 10-15-2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

That a Boy!

...Jim

RockinKees · 10-16-2018, 04:20 AM

Every step is one, Jim!

**oldman3** · 10-16-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RockinKees

Every step is one, Jim!

Thanks

**oldman3** · 10-17-2018, 07:50 PM

Well, I got a couple pics to show. Got both doors done by hand with 2,000 paper, and today used the palm sander DA with 3,000 and 5,000 pads. Then I used a new wool pad to buff with the stage 1 material. Doors still need to be buffed with stage 2 and stage 3 material. I'm happy so far with how it looks...Jim

OutlawDrifter · 10-17-2018, 07:52 PM

I also use Wizards products, I've had really good luck with them over the years.

Paint is looking great!

**Advanced Design** · 10-17-2018, 09:59 PM

Looks great! The deer better stay away.

**mongocanfly** · 10-17-2018, 10:30 PM

Nice and shiny!!....

**oldman3** · 10-17-2018, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

I also use Wizards products, I've had really good luck with them over the years.

Paint is looking great!

Thank you. Mark and I have been using it for years also...Jim

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Looks great! The deer better stay away.

Doug, I sure hope so...Jim

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Nice and shiny!!....

Thank you...Jim

RockinKees · 10-18-2018, 04:07 AM

Looks real good!!

10-05-2018, 12:09 AM	#1551
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build The next two pics show a close up of the gauges. I ordered them with a white background, with dark green numbers and hash marks, red pointer. The green going with the outside color of truck. At night they light up bright, when you turn on your headlights. I'm very pleased with how everything looks. Another thing I like about the gauges is they have a 340 degree swipe, compared to the less that half on the old 4 small gauges. Lot easier for an old man to read...Jim Sorry I forgot to add that I had them program the odometer with the same milage my old gauge had. Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br /> Last edited by oldman3; 10-05-2018 at 12:14 AM. Reason: info

10-05-2018, 06:25 AM	#1552
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Nice choice, they look good Jim. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-05-2018, 08:05 AM	#1553
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Anytime Dad Glad to help! Another thing on the gauges speedo is GPS,with 1/4mile,60 ft,top speed,direction,elevation. The fuel gauge can be programmed to work with Any sending unit on the market. Mark __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

10-05-2018, 08:30 AM	#1554
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Jim, Really updating the OL Girl HUH! I like those Speed Hut Gauges but then I liked the Classic Gauges too. What's Next? Ray

10-14-2018, 01:32 PM	#1556
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build How is it going Jim? Everything OK? You have been absent from your build - Ray

10-14-2018, 02:30 PM	#1557
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Awesome paint work again! Good choise on the gauges, specially when they light up. Great match! And Yes, I’m with Ray, everything okay?? __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

10-14-2018, 02:31 PM	#1558
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build love the gauges jim, they look like electroluminescent. I bought a focus SVT for my daughter that had EL lighting, and I worked in aerospace where EL was a standard for instrument panel labels. It is very clear and no hots spots! I love how they match the truck too. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-14-2018, 03:55 PM	#1559
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Are those Speedhut Jim? It's important to have good looking instruments when you spend time behind the wheel. The backlit numbers at night is a nice touch. EDIT: I just went back and read the previous page and saw that the gauges were indeed from Speedhut. I'm running their GPS speedo too, it's awesome... __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

10-14-2018, 07:33 PM	#1563
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Jim, didn't want to stir anything up. Just worried because you hadn't posted any updates! Sounds like you have it under control. Later Ray

10-15-2018, 07:31 PM	#1565
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Nothing pic worthy, but I did get some 2000 wet sanding done on the doors today...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-15-2018, 09:13 PM	#1566
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build That a Boy!

10-16-2018, 04:20 AM	#1568
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Every step is one, Jim! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

10-17-2018, 07:50 PM	#1570
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Well, I got a couple pics to show. Got both doors done by hand with 2,000 paper, and today used the palm sander DA with 3,000 and 5,000 pads. Then I used a new wool pad to buff with the stage 1 material. Doors still need to be buffed with stage 2 and stage 3 material. I'm happy so far with how it looks...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-17-2018, 07:52 PM	#1571
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,783	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build I also use Wizards products, I've had really good luck with them over the years. Paint is looking great! __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

10-17-2018, 09:59 PM	#1572
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looks great! The deer better stay away. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap



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10-17-2018, 10:30 PM	#1573
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10-18-2018, 04:07 AM	#1575
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 50 roadster pickup build Looks real good!! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

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