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sdwolff98 · 02-21-2011, 06:52 PM

Hey guys,
Ohter day I was surfing the builds and someone was building a early 60's truck with the gen IV motor and was looking at using the stock gauge cluster? Any idea who that was and if so did the gauges get worked into the porject or did yall go another route?

thanks
Sean

**Clyde65** · 02-21-2011, 07:04 PM

I dont know which one your reffering to but I hope my opinion helps you a bit. I would think you would need to rebuild the cluster to start off with. I am not sure if the water temp sender would fit into the Pass head or in the DS head, or if at all. The oil pressure sender would fit behind the intake, fuel would be same if left alone as far as the sender. you would need to run a non electric trans for the speedo.

sdwolff98 · 02-21-2011, 07:22 PM

Hey Clyde,
No no lol. What I saw was using the gen IV cluster from the donor vehicle in the guys truck. The cluster he had was from the 99 or so up chevy tahoe or truck I was wondering how that worked out if at all? I have a cluster that will work but am always happier to use gm stuff then aftermarket ifn i can get away with it due to easier parts supply issues.
I am doing the full electronic engine and trans myself and as of yet NO one makes a manual speedo tailhousing for a 6l80 as of yet

Thanks
Sean

02-21-2011, 06:52 PM	#1
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,129	looking for info on a build here on the board? Hey guys, Ohter day I was surfing the builds and someone was building a early 60's truck with the gen IV motor and was looking at using the stock gauge cluster? Any idea who that was and if so did the gauges get worked into the porject or did yall go another route? thanks Sean __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867

02-21-2011, 07:04 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: looking for info on a build here on the board? I dont know which one your reffering to but I hope my opinion helps you a bit. I would think you would need to rebuild the cluster to start off with. I am not sure if the water temp sender would fit into the Pass head or in the DS head, or if at all. The oil pressure sender would fit behind the intake, fuel would be same if left alone as far as the sender. you would need to run a non electric trans for the speedo. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-21-2011, 07:22 PM	#3
sdwolff98 Turning Wrenches Daily Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gladewater Texas Posts: 1,129	Re: looking for info on a build here on the board? Hey Clyde, No no lol. What I saw was using the gen IV cluster from the donor vehicle in the guys truck. The cluster he had was from the 99 or so up chevy tahoe or truck I was wondering how that worked out if at all? I have a cluster that will work but am always happier to use gm stuff then aftermarket ifn i can get away with it due to easier parts supply issues. I am doing the full electronic engine and trans myself and as of yet NO one makes a manual speedo tailhousing for a 6l80 as of yet Thanks Sean __________________ Work! Play! Work work work! Money to play with. 64 GMC, 66 burb 4x4, and now 64 1ton money pits......ahhh life is good. Upcoming move back to Texas Dallas bound we are this september!!! 1964 GMC I1500 2wd (my baby) 8.1 allison 6 spd conversion Aka Smurf http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438342 2016 Ram Big Horn 4WD parts hauler 2010 Chevy HHR wife new car after the circled problem blew up!!! 1981 Ram D150 /6 auto Wife's sunday driver Living outside Gladewater Texas now working in Longview at the hospital there future project toys: 1966 Chevy K14 carryall aka Smurfette future project 283/auto overdrive http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551867 Last edited by sdwolff98; 02-21-2011 at 07:24 PM.



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