My cluster by byrd, a must see! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

86swb · 11-05-2005, 11:17 AM

Here are a few pictures of my cluster I sent off to Randy (byrd) to get the white overlays on. Randy went way behond my expitations and this is what I got back in return. You talk about show quality workmanship, this is it. Does not look anything like my cluster I sent him. Randy is really the best in my books and a super nice guy to boot. He did such a beautiful job and I am so proud of the way the cluster turned out. Thanks Randy for such a great job and making my cluster a show piece. If any of you are thinking of having this done, byrd is the man to do the best job. I am so happy with mine that I could just go on and on.

krue · 11-05-2005, 11:18 AM

Man you have me confused with someone else, my name is Krue.

aitch · 11-05-2005, 11:21 AM

Very nice! Does anyone carry new bezels in the original colors? I think black is the only one I've seen.

86swb · 11-05-2005, 11:22 AM

Sorry, it should have been byrd. I am really showing my age.

97silv5.7 · 11-05-2005, 11:28 AM

thats gonna look awesome in the truck

86swb · 11-05-2005, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Man you have me confused with someone else, my name is Krue.

Really sorry about the krue. I was reading another post and your name just stuck in my head. Byrd did the clusters not krue. But I am sure you would have done a good job too.

I was just so excited about the cluster that I had a brain lapst. (sp) It is legal, I am old.

70c10 · 11-05-2005, 12:13 PM

That looks awesome!

73737373 · 11-05-2005, 12:16 PM

Anyone have a pic of how those look at night? I bet probably very cool. JC

**N2TRUX** · 11-05-2005, 12:30 PM

That is totally awesome. I guess I am being noisey but what he charge?

86swb · 11-05-2005, 01:48 PM

I will take pictures after I get back into the Burb and Randy did put the blue bulbs in so will also take night time pictures. M2TRUX, you will have to PM Randy because I had him do some extra things and do not really remember how much the total was. Byrd would be happy to let you know if you let him know what all you want. He does a great job. I can not brag on him enought. You would not be sorry doing this and I do know he is very reasonable.

krue · 11-05-2005, 04:41 PM

No problem I just wanted to make sure the right man got the credit.

Striker169 · 11-05-2005, 06:35 PM

wow that really is nice!

Mudder · 11-05-2005, 06:44 PM

Those are sweet.

kelsfine69 · 11-05-2005, 07:47 PM

Wow!!!!
That there's some smokin craftsmanship

HeavyD · 11-05-2005, 10:04 PM

That looks great. I have to ask..are the empty, full, and oil pressure letters not centered, or is it just the pic? I am assuming a repop lens was used and wonder if everything lines up OK. Very nice work.

byrd · 11-05-2005, 10:51 PM

Thank you for the kind words, 86swb (John), and thanks to all who gave kudos

The white dashes look so cool

even better with blue LED bulbs to make them really neat. I appreciate you being patient and understanding with the time frame

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

That looks great. I have to ask..are the empty, full, and oil pressure letters not centered, or is it just the pic? I am assuming a repop lens was used and wonder if everything lines up OK. Very nice work.

To be honest yes maybe a little, but remember this is an aftermarket lens and we all know that no aftermarket products are a perfect fit

It is somewhat of an optical illusion with the reflection on the fuel gauge part from the amazing chrome on the MADE IN USA black and chrome bezel, it is by far the best fitting, the best looking and the absolute best chrome of any aftermarket bezel.

Thanks again John and I'm very pleased that you are happy with it

Sorry I haden't replied to your email and pm I have been at work since 4am and just got home at 9:30 pm and have to be back at 6 am 86 miles from the house (Toyota plant) so I'm going to bed very soon

Randy

86swb · 11-05-2005, 11:00 PM

Boy Randy you are putting in some killer hours. I have a son-in-law that works at the Toyota plant in Lexington. Get some rest.

Longhorn Man · 11-06-2005, 01:32 AM

That does look good. I just wish that the overlay guys could make a black overlay outline for all the numbers and letters, that would make it look soooo much better. That is the single reason i didn't paint the metal white on mine. They used to give you black numbers to put directly on the plastic, which looked great, but you couldn't read them at night.
Here's how it looks with the black instead of white metal inner piece.
And an attempted shot of mine with the blue lights. Not a very good attempt I might add.

HeavyD · 11-06-2005, 03:38 AM

For those who are using blue LED lights, do they light up nice at night? Are the guages easier to read or the same as with stock lighting? Thanks.

byrd · 11-06-2005, 04:48 AM

Lamar has made up some black letters and Durange is working on it, just haven't perfected it yet.That is why I use that particular lens, it has been made using a more irredescent paint than original and actually makes them glow at night.The blue LED bulbs are about 10 times as bright as the stock bulbs, plus they look really cool too!! I haven't been able to get the pics of the dash at night to turn out,but I just got a 12 volt transformer from work and I"m going to set me up something to make it possible to see what the bulbs do for the cluster.
Longhorn, is that pic with led's or with blue 194's? It doesn't look bright enough to be led , the ones I use has four leds per bulb and make the dash light up bright and really stand out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

That does look good. I just wish that the overlay guys could make a black overlay outline for all the numbers and letters, that would make it look soooo much better. That is the single reason i didn't paint the metal white on mine. They used to give you black numbers to put directly on the plastic, which looked great, but you couldn't read them at night.
Here's how it looks with the black instead of white metal inner piece.
And an attempted shot of mine with the blue lights. Not a very good attempt I might add.

Longhorn Man · 11-06-2005, 09:33 AM

168's actually.
3 questions on your LED's....
can you dim them at all?
Where can I get my grubby mits on some
How much for a few?

86swb · 11-06-2005, 09:43 AM

http://www.whitegauges.net/products_list.php?catID=4550

byrd · 11-06-2005, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

168's actually.
3 questions on your LED's....
can you dim them at all?
Where can I get my grubby mits on some
How much for a few?

1) no

2) I sell them as well as durange, but I'm alittle cheaper, mainly
because they sell in groups of 6 when you only need four to do the
backlighting of the dash

3)$5 each plus s/h

86swb · 11-06-2005, 11:08 AM

Randy, I did not know you sold these. I am going to need one to replace one that is not good in my '86. I thought about sending it back but by the time I pay to send it back and all it would also take longer. How much to ship just one to me? I will pay with pay pal. John

86swb · 11-06-2005, 11:12 AM

By the way. Did N2TRUX get a hold of you? He wants some prices from you. He asked me but I was not sure what all he wanted done.

11-05-2005, 11:17 AM	#1
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	My cluster by byrd, a must see! Here are a few pictures of my cluster I sent off to Randy (byrd) to get the white overlays on. Randy went way behond my expitations and this is what I got back in return. You talk about show quality workmanship, this is it. Does not look anything like my cluster I sent him. Randy is really the best in my books and a super nice guy to boot. He did such a beautiful job and I am so proud of the way the cluster turned out. Thanks Randy for such a great job and making my cluster a show piece. If any of you are thinking of having this done, byrd is the man to do the best job. I am so happy with mine that I could just go on and on. Attached Images __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 11-05-2005 at 11:28 AM.

11-05-2005, 11:18 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: My cluster by krue, a must see! Man you have me confused with someone else, my name is Krue. __________________ "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"

11-05-2005, 11:21 AM	#3
aitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 456	Re: My cluster by krue, a must see! Very nice! Does anyone carry new bezels in the original colors? I think black is the only one I've seen. __________________ 69 GMC 3/4 ton LWB 383 TH400 Dana 60 '84 300ZX '79 Nova (for sale)

11-05-2005, 11:22 AM	#4
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My cluster by krue, a must see! Sorry, it should have been byrd. I am really showing my age. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 11-05-2005 at 11:40 AM.

11-05-2005, 11:28 AM	#5
97silv5.7 MooMoo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shapleigh, Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: My cluster by krue, a must see! thats gonna look awesome in the truck __________________ '97 ext 4x4 3" body lift and 7'6" Fisher MM2 '04 Polaris 700 twin EFI sold 2-1-07 '07 Polaris 800 twin EFI Stealth Limited Edition Support the Board! Or deal with me foo! Its all fun and games till you find out shes 16.

11-05-2005, 12:13 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! That looks awesome! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-05-2005, 12:16 PM	#8
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! Anyone have a pic of how those look at night? I bet probably very cool. JC __________________ 1968 Custom SWB, 327/3 speed OTC 1969 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/350 1971 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 402/400 1972 Sierra Grande LWB, 402/400 1979 Silverado LWB, 350/350 1984 Suburban 1990 454 SS 1991 Silverado, X-cab, 4.3/5 speed Getrag 2005 Silverado Crew Cab Corvettes: 75, 77, 78, 93, 96

11-05-2005, 12:30 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! That is totally awesome. I guess I am being noisey but what he charge? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-05-2005, 01:48 PM	#10
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! I will take pictures after I get back into the Burb and Randy did put the blue bulbs in so will also take night time pictures. M2TRUX, you will have to PM Randy because I had him do some extra things and do not really remember how much the total was. Byrd would be happy to let you know if you let him know what all you want. He does a great job. I can not brag on him enought. You would not be sorry doing this and I do know he is very reasonable. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-05-2005, 04:41 PM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! No problem I just wanted to make sure the right man got the credit. __________________ "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"

11-05-2005, 06:35 PM	#12
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! wow that really is nice!

11-05-2005, 06:44 PM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! Those are sweet.

11-05-2005, 07:47 PM	#14
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! Wow!!!! That there's some smokin craftsmanship __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

11-05-2005, 10:04 PM	#15
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! That looks great. I have to ask..are the empty, full, and oil pressure letters not centered, or is it just the pic? I am assuming a repop lens was used and wonder if everything lines up OK. Very nice work. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-05-2005, 11:00 PM	#17
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! Boy Randy you are putting in some killer hours. I have a son-in-law that works at the Toyota plant in Lexington. Get some rest. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

11-06-2005, 01:32 AM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! That does look good. I just wish that the overlay guys could make a black overlay outline for all the numbers and letters, that would make it look soooo much better. That is the single reason i didn't paint the metal white on mine. They used to give you black numbers to put directly on the plastic, which looked great, but you couldn't read them at night. Here's how it looks with the black instead of white metal inner piece. And an attempted shot of mine with the blue lights. Not a very good attempt I might add. Attached Images

11-06-2005, 03:38 AM	#19
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! For those who are using blue LED lights, do they light up nice at night? Are the guages easier to read or the same as with stock lighting? Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-06-2005, 09:33 AM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! 168's actually. 3 questions on your LED's.... can you dim them at all? Where can I get my grubby mits on some How much for a few?

11-06-2005, 09:43 AM	#22
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! http://www.whitegauges.net/products_list.php?catID=4550 __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-06-2005, 11:08 AM	#24
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! Randy, I did not know you sold these. I am going to need one to replace one that is not good in my '86. I thought about sending it back but by the time I pay to send it back and all it would also take longer. How much to ship just one to me? I will pay with pay pal. John __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-06-2005, 11:12 AM	#25
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: My cluster by byrd, a must see! By the way. Did N2TRUX get a hold of you? He wants some prices from you. He asked me but I was not sure what all he wanted done. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.