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Davy · 09-09-2004, 03:39 PM

As you can see, the p.o. cut out the bottom circles for aftermarket gauges.

I want to run original gauges for my CST. Does anyone have one that is not trimmed out? I only need the front half. If you are going with Autometer gauges or similar, maybe we could work out some sort of trade??

Thanks,
Davy

Davy · 09-10-2004, 04:31 PM

Ttt

Davy · 05-20-2005, 04:11 PM

Bump

HuggerCST · 05-20-2005, 04:45 PM

Have you considered taking the lower section from another dash and glueing/Jbwelding the two together? It would be rigging I know, but that is a hard to find piece. I've done one similar with good results.
EDIT: Come to think of it, I think you can buy these repro now. I think GMC Paul sells them.

Davy · 05-20-2005, 04:50 PM

That is an idea...and I have another "donor" that I could cut. I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the idea.

I would still like to get a solid one first if possible.

Burnsman · 05-20-2005, 05:36 PM

$45 to your door.

**uncle** · 05-20-2005, 07:51 PM

If DAVY doesn't take it I will.

HuggerCST · 05-20-2005, 09:29 PM

Davy- If you decide to sell your old parts, I'm interested. Thanks

Davy · 05-23-2005, 10:07 AM

Thanks Brian, I think I will try and see if anyone has just the front half for me. I would hate to separate that good set.

HuggerCST, I will sell this one once I find an un-cut one. I'll keep you posted.

Anyone else have an uncut front half??

Rod · 05-23-2005, 02:53 PM

I'd almost like to try and graft one together if you dont want your cut up one..I wanna tray and make one with a clocks and hate to sacfrice anything good. Let me know what you decide.

mrein3 · 05-23-2005, 03:30 PM

Just take a non-tach one, then using your cut-up tach one as a template, use a hole saw to cut the tach hole in the non-tach one.

I just did this. After re-painting the black part black, you can't tell other than there isn't that 3/8" or so lip pointing down towards the tach.

Davy · 05-23-2005, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrein3

Just take a non-tach one, then using your cut-up tach one as a template, use a hole saw to cut the tach hole in the non-tach one.

I just did this. After re-painting the black part black, you can't tell other than there isn't that 3/8" or so lip pointing down towards the tach.

I think the lip is important to the lighting. Also, there are "slits" all the way around the original tach hole for lighting that may be lost in fabbing one out of a non-tach unit.

Call me a "stickler", but I want an original for this particular restoration. I appreciate all your ideas and help.

Davy

Davy · 05-26-2005, 11:55 AM

ttt

Roberty · 05-29-2005, 10:03 PM

Cheyenne Super-Man has anything you could possibly want/need as far as dash/gauge parts go. He used to have a downloadable catalog but apparently doesn't anymore. He has factory tachs, vaccuum gauges, plates like your looking for etc...

BackWoodsRanch · 05-29-2005, 10:59 PM

I have a whole 72 CST cluster with all gages for $35.
E-mail me at bwranch@epix.net

09-09-2004, 03:39 PM	#1
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	I need an inner metal housing for tach cluster As you can see, the p.o. cut out the bottom circles for aftermarket gauges. I want to run original gauges for my CST. Does anyone have one that is not trimmed out? I only need the front half. If you are going with Autometer gauges or similar, maybe we could work out some sort of trade?? Thanks, Davy Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration. Last edited by Davy; 05-20-2005 at 04:10 PM.

09-10-2004, 04:31 PM	#2
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Ttt __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

05-20-2005, 04:11 PM	#3
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Bump __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

05-20-2005, 04:45 PM	#4
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Have you considered taking the lower section from another dash and glueing/Jbwelding the two together? It would be rigging I know, but that is a hard to find piece. I've done one similar with good results. EDIT: Come to think of it, I think you can buy these repro now. I think GMC Paul sells them. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 05-20-2005 at 04:46 PM.

05-20-2005, 04:50 PM	#5
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	That is an idea...and I have another "donor" that I could cut. I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the idea. I would still like to get a solid one first if possible. __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

05-20-2005, 05:36 PM	#6
Burnsman Chevy Freak Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Meadville, Pa. Posts: 2,804	tach parts $45 to your door. Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC SWB, 350 70 Chevy LWB, 350 55 chevy gasser, 461 73 Camaro, 496 67 RS Camaro, 406 64 Chevelle, 588 71 Nova, 565 67 Camaro, 461

05-20-2005, 07:51 PM	#7
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,286	Tach Parts If DAVY doesn't take it I will.

05-20-2005, 09:29 PM	#8
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Davy- If you decide to sell your old parts, I'm interested. Thanks __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

05-23-2005, 10:07 AM	#9
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Thanks Brian, I think I will try and see if anyone has just the front half for me. I would hate to separate that good set. HuggerCST, I will sell this one once I find an un-cut one. I'll keep you posted. Anyone else have an uncut front half?? __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

05-23-2005, 02:53 PM	#10
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I'd almost like to try and graft one together if you dont want your cut up one..I wanna tray and make one with a clocks and hate to sacfrice anything good. Let me know what you decide. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

05-23-2005, 03:30 PM	#11
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Just take a non-tach one, then using your cut-up tach one as a template, use a hole saw to cut the tach hole in the non-tach one. I just did this. After re-painting the black part black, you can't tell other than there isn't that 3/8" or so lip pointing down towards the tach. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

05-26-2005, 11:55 AM	#13
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	ttt __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

05-29-2005, 10:03 PM	#14
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	Cheyenne Super-Man has anything you could possibly want/need as far as dash/gauge parts go. He used to have a downloadable catalog but apparently doesn't anymore. He has factory tachs, vaccuum gauges, plates like your looking for etc... __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

05-29-2005, 10:59 PM	#15
BackWoodsRanch Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 24	I have a whole 72 CST cluster with all gages for $35. E-mail me at bwranch@epix.net



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