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Fixwhataintbroke · 01-31-2011, 06:58 PM

I was walkin' around the local junkyard today and saw an '80 GMC 1 ton. Said "what the hell" and took a look inside and you know what I found? Tach dash in excellent condition! Managed to pick it up for $30 bucks!!!!!

notrailerqueens · 01-31-2011, 07:02 PM

sweet score!

jchav62 · 01-31-2011, 07:24 PM

SCORE!!

**N2TRUX** · 01-31-2011, 07:36 PM

You know that without pics, it never happened....
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S10Fan · 01-31-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You know that without pics, it never happened...

Tell Him!!

LOL.......J/K....We LOVE pictures! A good day at the bone yard is way better than a good day at work!

Fixwhataintbroke · 01-31-2011, 08:10 PM

Trust me as soon as i get ahold of a camera ill take a few shots for y'all
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S10Fan · 01-31-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fixwhataintbroke

Trust me as soon as i get ahold of a camera ill take a few shots for y'all
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You do know we're just messing with ya?!?!?!?!

Fixwhataintbroke · 02-01-2011, 07:11 PM

I had a pretty good feelin' you all were but just for sh*ts and giggles here's a picture anyways

S10Fan · 02-01-2011, 07:29 PM

Looks like the previous owner needed to kick up the idle a little.

Good score!

SCOTI · 02-01-2011, 08:17 PM

I don't think it's the real deal & the guy just took your money. Just because I hate to see people getting taken advantage of, I'll give you your $30 back & will dispose of that 'properly'.

S10Fan · 02-01-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I don't think it's the real deal & the guy just took your money. Just because I hate to see people getting taken advantage of, I'll give you your $30 back & will dispose of that 'properly'.

I nominate SCOTI for Member of the Month, you're a fine man sir.

4x4toy · 02-01-2011, 08:32 PM

Yummy, "savory cheese biscuits". Sorry, haven't had dinner yet. Cool find in the parts yard.

Restrorob · 02-01-2011, 08:59 PM

mtchevytruck · 02-01-2011, 09:47 PM

I too scored last week. Asked at the desk of the yard and owner said the tach setups have been long gone and he hadn't seen one in a long time. Same yard ran across one in a 1973 and he sold it to me for $50

! Alt. guage says amps instead of volts which may be a problem for my 1977 but I'm sure I could swap it out for the volts gauge from my orig.

SCOTI · 02-01-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mtchevytruck

I too scored last week. Asked at the desk of the yard and owner said the tach setups have been long gone and he hadn't seen one in a long time. Same yard ran across one in a 1973 and he sold it to me for $50

! Alt. guage says amps instead of volts which may be a problem for my 1977 but I'm sure I could swap it out for the volts gauge from my orig.

Yep. Swapping the ampmeter to a later voltmeter is a simple swap on these clusters. I wish the other years were this easy (6x-66's & 67-72's).

Fixwhataintbroke · 02-05-2011, 07:25 PM

I'm finally home and put the tach dash in. Everything works nice and proper except for the lights and high beam indicator (havent checked the turn signal indicator lights). What the most probable issue? Fuse? I havent checked the fuse block because I got extremely frustrated just a few minutes before after spending an hour digging the wing nut that holds the air cleaner out of the carburetor

01-31-2011, 06:58 PM	#1
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	No freakin' way! I was walkin' around the local junkyard today and saw an '80 GMC 1 ton. Said "what the hell" and took a look inside and you know what I found? Tach dash in excellent condition! Managed to pick it up for $30 bucks!!!!! __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington

01-31-2011, 07:02 PM	#2
notrailerqueens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 233	Re: No freakin' way! sweet score! __________________ Lindsey Rae 85' chevy long box, built by a girl! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429956

01-31-2011, 07:24 PM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: No freakin' way! SCORE!! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-31-2011, 07:36 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: No freakin' way! You know that without pics, it never happened.... Posted via Mobile Device

01-31-2011, 08:10 PM	#6
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: No freakin' way! Trust me as soon as i get ahold of a camera ill take a few shots for y'all Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington

02-01-2011, 07:11 PM	#8
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: No freakin' way! I had a pretty good feelin' you all were but just for shts and giggles here's a picture anyways __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454.* 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington

02-01-2011, 07:29 PM	#9
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: No freakin' way! Looks like the previous owner needed to kick up the idle a little. Good score! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

02-01-2011, 08:17 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,939	Re: No freakin' way! I don't think it's the real deal & the guy just took your money. Just because I hate to see people getting taken advantage of, I'll give you your $30 back & will dispose of that 'properly'. __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 02-01-2011 at 08:17 PM.

02-01-2011, 08:32 PM	#12
4x4toy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Md Posts: 228	Re: No freakin' way! Yummy, "savory cheese biscuits". Sorry, haven't had dinner yet. Cool find in the parts yard. __________________ 04 Yukon XL 2500 w/ Quadrasteer 61 Chevy C60, 261 inline six 86 Chevy C20 2wd, Banks 6.2 05 GMC Sierra 2500hd Duramax

02-01-2011, 08:59 PM	#13
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: No freakin' way! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

02-01-2011, 09:47 PM	#14
mtchevytruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia Falls, MT Posts: 45	Re: No freakin' way! I too scored last week. Asked at the desk of the yard and owner said the tach setups have been long gone and he hadn't seen one in a long time. Same yard ran across one in a 1973 and he sold it to me for $50! Alt. guage says amps instead of volts which may be a problem for my 1977 but I'm sure I could swap it out for the volts gauge from my orig. __________________ NW Montana 1977 C10 Bonanza short bed, 2wd 350/350, lowered 2", 10" Rally Wheels Lots more needed. 1977 C10 Long bed, 2wd, less engine Parst truck.

02-05-2011, 07:25 PM	#16
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: No freakin' way! I'm finally home and put the tach dash in. Everything works nice and proper except for the lights and high beam indicator (havent checked the turn signal indicator lights). What the most probable issue? Fuse? I havent checked the fuse block because I got extremely frustrated just a few minutes before after spending an hour digging the wing nut that holds the air cleaner out of the carburetor __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington



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