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classicchev · 01-12-2013, 07:58 PM

As Im getting a full custom interior for my 79 crew cab , I need to do something about the cluster.. I have looked and looked , but nothing that turns me on, yet. I have looked at the digitals, and I really haven't found anything.. Must fit into the factory dash pad.

**Corts60** · 01-12-2013, 09:07 PM

Here are few different ones:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=custom+gauges

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=custom+gauges

And 73gmc454's gauge bezel is probably my all time favorite

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...gauges&page=10

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-12-2013, 10:28 PM

I have a how to in my sig
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motornut · 01-13-2013, 04:02 PM

a little white paint inside works wonders for the lighting

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-13-2013, 04:25 PM

^ I second that notion.
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SCOTI · 01-14-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by classicchev

As Im getting a full custom interior for my 79 crew cab , I need to do something about the cluster.. I have looked and looked , but nothing that turns me on, yet. I have looked at the digitals, and I really haven't found anything.. Must fit into the factory dash pad.

What about DD's VHX series?

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd782.htm

classicchev · 01-14-2013, 10:31 PM

Those are nice, and probably one of the only options so far....

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-14-2013, 10:40 PM

About $100 to make
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SCOTI · 01-15-2013, 09:43 AM

While cost effective, IMHO I don't think Iroc gauges would match the caliber of effort done toward the interior (based on pics of the panels).

My buddy did the VHX gauge set-up after looking into doing some AutoMeter gauges. We discussed the effort required to make the Autometers fit 'correctly' (for optimal appearance) as well as price. He did the VHX's & said they were an easy install, look nice, & work well.

bdiamond · 01-15-2013, 01:07 PM

Any how-to writeups on the IROC setup?

classicchev · 01-15-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

While cost effective, IMHO I don't think Iroc gauges would match the caliber of effort done toward the interior (based on pics of the panels).

My buddy did the VHX gauge set-up after looking into doing some AutoMeter gauges. We discussed the effort required to make the Autometers fit 'correctly' (for optimal appearance) as well as price. He did the VHX's & said they were an easy install, look nice, & work well.

Exactly. Probably 300 less than a nice set of autometer
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SCOTI · 01-15-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by classicchev

Exactly. Probably 300 less than a nice set of autometer
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They were pretty close w/the VHX costing more. But the VHX series gauges required very little effort on the install vs the AutoMeters. I recall he mentioned he had them in & functioning in a single effort (afternoon/day) of work.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 01-16-2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bdiamond

Any how-to writeups on the IROC setup?

In my sig
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king-918 · 01-16-2013, 12:56 AM

A must just wish I could afford

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd784.htm
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01-12-2013, 07:58 PM	#1
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	gauge cluster ideas As Im getting a full custom interior for my 79 crew cab , I need to do something about the cluster.. I have looked and looked , but nothing that turns me on, yet. I have looked at the digitals, and I really haven't found anything.. Must fit into the factory dash pad. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

01-12-2013, 09:07 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: gauge cluster ideas Here are few different ones: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=custom+gauges http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=custom+gauges And 73gmc454's gauge bezel is probably my all time favorite http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...gauges&page=10 __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

01-12-2013, 10:28 PM	#3
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: gauge cluster ideas I have a how to in my sig Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

01-13-2013, 04:02 PM	#4
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: gauge cluster ideas a little white paint inside works wonders for the lighting __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

01-13-2013, 04:25 PM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: gauge cluster ideas ^ I second that notion. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

01-14-2013, 10:31 PM	#7
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: gauge cluster ideas Those are nice, and probably one of the only options so far.... __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

01-14-2013, 10:40 PM	#8
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: gauge cluster ideas About $100 to make Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

01-15-2013, 09:43 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,939	Re: gauge cluster ideas While cost effective, IMHO I don't think Iroc gauges would match the caliber of effort done toward the interior (based on pics of the panels). My buddy did the VHX gauge set-up after looking into doing some AutoMeter gauges. We discussed the effort required to make the Autometers fit 'correctly' (for optimal appearance) as well as price. He did the VHX's & said they were an easy install, look nice, & work well. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-15-2013, 01:07 PM	#10
bdiamond Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 459	Re: gauge cluster ideas Any how-to writeups on the IROC setup?

01-16-2013, 12:56 AM	#14
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,054	Re: gauge cluster ideas A must just wish I could afford http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd784.htm Posted via Mobile Device __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma



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