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centexan · 02-20-2011, 05:26 PM

I went to a local place today and did well! I found a grill for my Jimmy from a 74 truck in great shape with only one cracked mount. As I was helping my cousin pull something from one truck, I happened to look in and in had a tach dash! I got that and the grill and walked out a happy man. I was able to get the harness for the tack all the through the firewall. Great think about it is that is out of a 4wd so has the light for that and it was in an 1980 3/4 ton. I needed the grill. I'm not completely sure I will use the tach cluster yet since I have a TBI motor, comp and cluster, but I couldn't pass it up. I also got a set of gmc jimmy fender emblems from a board member recently so I'm starting to get all the stuff together that I need to start finishing it out.

erikgto · 02-20-2011, 05:28 PM

Now that's the tach cluster I've been looking for for ages!!!!

If you ever want to sell it, I'd love to buy it!!
Great score BTW

erik

Gordonr1973 · 02-20-2011, 05:30 PM

That is awesome!!!

I love "junkyard find" threads --- there should be a thread stickied dedicated to just it!!!

mooseknuckles · 02-20-2011, 05:32 PM

nice score!

Toxic Redline · 02-20-2011, 05:35 PM

I want on of those clusters way bad

centexan · 02-20-2011, 05:58 PM

Trolling junkyards has become a bit of an obsession. Moreso since I joined this forum. Now I have a better idea of what I'm looking at/for. Just like the cluster; before I might have just looked it over. Now, I know I had to get it considering so hard it seems to be finding them. I look for new yards to go to all the time.

78cheyenne292 · 02-20-2011, 07:40 PM

i manages to find a new cluster aswell from an 84 1/2 ton with the clock.. no tach but i already have an aftermarket... i was quite pleased now i might have dash lights!!! my old one caught fire so it needed a replacment.. i love junkyards.. its like the toys r us for men!!

monte0185 · 02-20-2011, 07:52 PM

Did better than me. I went to the junk yard to look for a temp gauge or cluster and found nada. Out of about 15 trucks they were all picked clean. Nice score though!!

centexan · 02-21-2011, 10:17 PM

SO I didn't want to count my eggs before they hatched but while I was pulling the first tach I noticed that another truck a few spots down had a tach cluster too. I didnt have the money then so I went back today praying that it wasn't gone. It was there and I got it. It is not in as good shape as the first one. I haven't had a chance to look at either one close but this second one has a rattle inside and what looks like silicon on the circuit ribbon. I don't think I've ever seen a tach cluster in person before yesterday; now I have two of them! Dumb-arse luck. I also picked up a pair of really neat looking wing window locks. I've never seen anything like them before. I'll take some pics of them and see if any of you have seen them before.

MalibuSSwagon · 02-21-2011, 11:04 PM

Wow lucky!

*C-10 simplex* · 02-21-2011, 11:12 PM

Can i ask how much you paid for the grill?

oldblue1968chevy · 02-21-2011, 11:24 PM

gee man what luck

slammed427 · 02-22-2011, 01:05 AM

I need to hit up that junkyard, or the ones around me need to change their stock. ;D

*nbpro* · 02-22-2011, 01:22 AM

wow nice score man

centexan · 02-22-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

Can i ask how much you paid for the grill?

$17 for the grill and I got all of the screws and the plastic things you screw them into. I also found some old KC light switches in the same truck too.

motornut · 02-22-2011, 11:38 AM

nice score for sure

SeanPaintsFlames · 02-22-2011, 05:24 PM

Wow very cool. Are you going to ebay those clusters?

Chlsnk · 02-22-2011, 09:10 PM

Ahh that is my favorite grille for the 70's pickups.

centexan · 02-22-2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanPaintsFlames

Wow very cool. Are you going to ebay those clusters?

I'm not sure. I've been wondering if the first tach cluster will work with my '87 set-up. I'm not sure yet.

I actually went back today to help a buddy get a bench seat. Found out a little on the yard. It's only been open for a month which explains why the trucks are still pretty good. I also found a set of door panels that I want to go back to get. I hope they're still there.

firenuttz · 02-22-2011, 10:50 PM

are those clusters really that hard to find? my dad has 3 or 4 at his house

centexan · 02-22-2011, 11:26 PM

Anyone know much about these mirrors? They seem to be all aluminum.

86454k30 · 02-22-2011, 11:34 PM

Those mirrors are aftermarket.

centexan · 02-23-2011, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86454k30

Those mirrors are aftermarket.

Thanks, thought they looked neat

Toxic Redline · 02-23-2011, 12:37 AM

Ya Firenuttz, they are not the rarest but if you want one USUALLY it takes awhile to find one..

bmchevy1979 · 02-23-2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chlsnk

Ahh that is my favorite grille for the 70's pickups.

mine to if only I had a GMC to install the one I have

02-20-2011, 05:26 PM	#1
centexan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 167	Junkyard Score! I went to a local place today and did well! I found a grill for my Jimmy from a 74 truck in great shape with only one cracked mount. As I was helping my cousin pull something from one truck, I happened to look in and in had a tach dash! I got that and the grill and walked out a happy man. I was able to get the harness for the tack all the through the firewall. Great think about it is that is out of a 4wd so has the light for that and it was in an 1980 3/4 ton. I needed the grill. I'm not completely sure I will use the tach cluster yet since I have a TBI motor, comp and cluster, but I couldn't pass it up. I also got a set of gmc jimmy fender emblems from a board member recently so I'm starting to get all the stuff together that I need to start finishing it out. Attached Images __________________ 1989 Chevy Suburban v1500

02-20-2011, 05:28 PM	#2
erikgto Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 185	Re: Junkyard Score! Now that's the tach cluster I've been looking for for ages!!!! If you ever want to sell it, I'd love to buy it!! Great score BTW erik __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport 400 GTO/Judge Clone 1970 Pontiac GTO 400 convertible restoproject 1970 Pontiac Bonneville 455 convertible Last edited by erikgto; 02-20-2011 at 05:30 PM.

02-20-2011, 05:30 PM	#3
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: Junkyard Score! That is awesome!!! I love "junkyard find" threads --- there should be a thread stickied dedicated to just it!!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

02-20-2011, 05:32 PM	#4
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Junkyard Score! nice score! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-20-2011, 05:35 PM	#5
Toxic Redline Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 219	Re: Junkyard Score! I want on of those clusters way bad __________________ 84 K20 Long Box W.I.P 78 Burb - parts now [Rolled] 68 c20 dump bed WHEN IN DOUBT--- FLOOR IT

02-20-2011, 05:58 PM	#6
centexan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 167	Re: Junkyard Score! Trolling junkyards has become a bit of an obsession. Moreso since I joined this forum. Now I have a better idea of what I'm looking at/for. Just like the cluster; before I might have just looked it over. Now, I know I had to get it considering so hard it seems to be finding them. I look for new yards to go to all the time. __________________ 1989 Chevy Suburban v1500

02-20-2011, 07:40 PM	#7
78cheyenne292 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tavistock Ontario Posts: 79	Re: Junkyard Score! i manages to find a new cluster aswell from an 84 1/2 ton with the clock.. no tach but i already have an aftermarket... i was quite pleased now i might have dash lights!!! my old one caught fire so it needed a replacment.. i love junkyards.. its like the toys r us for men!!

02-20-2011, 07:52 PM	#8
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Junkyard Score! Did better than me. I went to the junk yard to look for a temp gauge or cluster and found nada. Out of about 15 trucks they were all picked clean. Nice score though!! __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

02-21-2011, 10:17 PM	#9
centexan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 167	Re: Junkyard Score! SO I didn't want to count my eggs before they hatched but while I was pulling the first tach I noticed that another truck a few spots down had a tach cluster too. I didnt have the money then so I went back today praying that it wasn't gone. It was there and I got it. It is not in as good shape as the first one. I haven't had a chance to look at either one close but this second one has a rattle inside and what looks like silicon on the circuit ribbon. I don't think I've ever seen a tach cluster in person before yesterday; now I have two of them! Dumb-arse luck. I also picked up a pair of really neat looking wing window locks. I've never seen anything like them before. I'll take some pics of them and see if any of you have seen them before. Attached Images __________________ 1989 Chevy Suburban v1500

02-21-2011, 11:04 PM	#10
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,590	Re: Junkyard Score! Wow lucky! __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

02-21-2011, 11:12 PM	#11
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Junkyard Score! Can i ask how much you paid for the grill?

02-21-2011, 11:24 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Junkyard Score! gee man what luck __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-22-2011, 01:05 AM	#13
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	Re: Junkyard Score! I need to hit up that junkyard, or the ones around me need to change their stock. ;D __________________ 74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's Soon to be Bagged and Injected 84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot. Instagram: mmmdropp

02-22-2011, 01:22 AM	#14
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Junkyard Score! wow nice score man

02-22-2011, 11:38 AM	#16
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Junkyard Score! nice score for sure __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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02-22-2011, 05:24 PM	#17
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: Junkyard Score! Wow very cool. Are you going to ebay those clusters? __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE

02-22-2011, 09:10 PM	#18
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: Junkyard Score! Ahh that is my favorite grille for the 70's pickups. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

02-22-2011, 10:50 PM	#20
firenuttz 2lo4me/ntlonuf/ntfstnf Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 239	Re: Junkyard Score! are those clusters really that hard to find? my dad has 3 or 4 at his house __________________ 62 GMC swb fleetside~ project: still undecided 84 Chevy 4wd crew cab 8 inch lift and 37" goodyear h1 pulloffs, still rockin the old mans former plate 2LO4ME 65 chevy 1 ton panel~ bagged/bodied duramax plans slowly in progress... 02 Silverado cclb duramax~ sas'd "bro" truck with more rust than imagineable...

02-22-2011, 11:26 PM	#21
centexan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 167	Re: Junkyard Score! Anyone know much about these mirrors? They seem to be all aluminum. Attached Images __________________ 1989 Chevy Suburban v1500

02-22-2011, 11:34 PM	#22
86454k30 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 596	Re: Junkyard Score! Those mirrors are aftermarket.

02-23-2011, 12:37 AM	#24
Toxic Redline Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 219	Re: Junkyard Score! Ya Firenuttz, they are not the rarest but if you want one USUALLY it takes awhile to find one.. __________________ 84 K20 Long Box W.I.P 78 Burb - parts now [Rolled] 68 c20 dump bed WHEN IN DOUBT--- FLOOR IT

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