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jorgensensc · 05-11-2013, 08:39 PM

This is just a preliminary assembly. I still have to take it apart and clean up a few thing. I just couldn't help when I saw it assembled to snap a quick pic and share!

jorgensensc · 05-11-2013, 08:40 PM

OOps, How can I rotate that?

67ChevyRedneck · 05-11-2013, 08:44 PM

Microsoft paint. Just about every computer comes with it free. Right click on photo, "open with" then click paint. "Rotate" is one of the options on top.

Also, a lot of picture viewers have a little rotate button somewhere in the corner when you open the pic and they usually save it after it's been rotated.

That also looks really awesome, sideways photo and all!

jorgensensc · 05-11-2013, 08:50 PM

Thanks. I'm running a MacBook. The odd thing is that it is straight on the computer. When it uploaded it turned it for some reason.
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bruceman1968 · 05-11-2013, 08:55 PM

The gauges look great. Nice job.
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jorgensensc · 05-11-2013, 08:57 PM

Thank you for doing that!
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rattle69 · 05-11-2013, 09:01 PM

Very nice, good job

mtnbikeman · 05-11-2013, 09:10 PM

They look great! What brand are they?

jorgensensc · 05-11-2013, 09:15 PM

Thanks! They are Speedhut Gauges:
4 1/2" Speedo (With High Beam Indicator)
4 1/2" Tachometer (With Check Engine Indicator)
3 3/8" Fuel Gauge (Can Bus) ***Had to have this one custom made***
2 1/16" Volt (Can Bus)
2 1/16" Water Temp (Can Bus)
2 1/16" Tranny Temp (Can Bus)
2 1/16" Oil Pressure (Can Bus)

The crappy cell phone picture doesn't do them justice. The gauges themselves look much better in person!

flashed · 05-11-2013, 09:22 PM

Looks great .

**hooverfish** · 05-11-2013, 09:51 PM

Usually I don't like gauges that are non-stock .... yours look very crisp, cool.
Excellent choice.

jorgensensc · 05-11-2013, 09:55 PM

Thank you. I tried to design the faces to be very similar to stock gauges. I couldn't get the needle to be completely orange, so I had the middle of them be chrome instead of black.

jorgensensc · 05-11-2013, 09:59 PM

Here is a better pic of the gauges when I first got them. You can see the detail a little better.

Carbajal · 05-11-2013, 10:01 PM

Nice job!! I like it
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**Tom Vogel** · 05-11-2013, 10:03 PM

Those are very nice. How cool is that fuel gauge.
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VA72C10 · 05-11-2013, 10:05 PM

That looks great!

jorgensensc · 05-11-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Those are very nice. How cool is that fuel gauge.
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Yeah, I finally gave up on ever finding the Autometer Sport Comp 3 3/8" Fuel Gauge!

69GWC · 05-11-2013, 10:27 PM

Those are very nice, that's a great look .
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**derotoreut** · 05-11-2013, 10:34 PM

Those look great. So what comes with them for senders? And how does the speedometer and odometer hook up? Does it connect to the original speedometer cable?

Do you totally eliminate the printed circuit? Any pics of the back of the gauge cluster?

c10monkey · 05-11-2013, 10:59 PM

Those are awesome
How much and from where?

Please show how you installed them...
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jorgensensc · 05-11-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by derotoreut

Those look great. So what comes with them for senders? And how does the speedometer and odometer hook up? Does it connect to the original speedometer cable?

Do you totally eliminate the printed circuit? Any pics of the back of the gauge cluster?

I guess I should have better qualified my statements above. These are for my LS swap. The speedo reads from the ECM, The tach Reads from the ECM, and all of the other gauges read from the CAN BUS system. They plug into the OBD II port to get all of the info from the data signal from the ECM. So it uses all of the factory LS senders.

With that said, they do sell the same gauges (you customize them when ordering) in standard gauges. I don't think they have a mechanical speedo, but they do have a GPS speedo that is pretty cool!

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Originally Posted by c10monkey

Those are awesome
How much and from where?

Please show how you installed them...
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Please stand by for heart failure! The gauges themselves were just under 800.00. This was my splurge to make my gauges easier to install. No pics of the back yet. I haven't finished cleaning up everything yet. I have to disassemble and paint, clean and reassemble. I will get a pic when I get that done. I would do it tomorrow, but its Mothers Day, so we are treating my wife tomorrow! But I will update everyone as son as I get everything all finished up!

Sklptrljay · 05-12-2013, 12:46 AM

I always like stock, but I gotta say those look very clean. Nice job.

oldschool18 · 05-12-2013, 03:05 AM

those look really good.....they look like they belong in our trucks.

05-11-2013, 08:39 PM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	What do you think of My New Gauges? This is just a preliminary assembly. I still have to take it apart and clean up a few thing. I just couldn't help when I saw it assembled to snap a quick pic and share! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-11-2013, 08:40 PM	#2
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? OOps, How can I rotate that? __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-11-2013, 08:44 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Microsoft paint. Just about every computer comes with it free. Right click on photo, "open with" then click paint. "Rotate" is one of the options on top. Also, a lot of picture viewers have a little rotate button somewhere in the corner when you open the pic and they usually save it after it's been rotated. That also looks really awesome, sideways photo and all! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-11-2013, 08:50 PM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Thanks. I'm running a MacBook. The odd thing is that it is straight on the computer. When it uploaded it turned it for some reason. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-11-2013, 08:55 PM	#5
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? The gauges look great. Nice job. Flipped, cropped and resized. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

05-11-2013, 08:57 PM	#6
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Thank you for doing that! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-11-2013, 09:01 PM	#7
rattle69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 122	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Very nice, good job __________________ 70 lwb c-10

05-11-2013, 09:10 PM	#8
mtnbikeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 40	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? They look great! What brand are they?

05-11-2013, 09:15 PM	#9
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Thanks! They are Speedhut Gauges: 4 1/2" Speedo (With High Beam Indicator) 4 1/2" Tachometer (With Check Engine Indicator) 3 3/8" Fuel Gauge (Can Bus) *Had to have this one custom made* 2 1/16" Volt (Can Bus) 2 1/16" Water Temp (Can Bus) 2 1/16" Tranny Temp (Can Bus) 2 1/16" Oil Pressure (Can Bus) The crappy cell phone picture doesn't do them justice. The gauges themselves look much better in person! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Last edited by jorgensensc; 05-11-2013 at 09:55 PM.

05-11-2013, 09:22 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Looks great .

05-11-2013, 09:51 PM	#11
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,125	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Usually I don't like gauges that are non-stock .... yours look very crisp, cool. Excellent choice. __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

05-11-2013, 09:55 PM	#12
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Thank you. I tried to design the faces to be very similar to stock gauges. I couldn't get the needle to be completely orange, so I had the middle of them be chrome instead of black. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-11-2013, 09:59 PM	#13
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Here is a better pic of the gauges when I first got them. You can see the detail a little better. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-11-2013, 10:01 PM	#14
Carbajal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, California Posts: 90	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Nice job!! I like it Posted via Mobile Device

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05-11-2013, 10:34 PM	#19
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Those look great. So what comes with them for senders? And how does the speedometer and odometer hook up? Does it connect to the original speedometer cable? Do you totally eliminate the printed circuit? Any pics of the back of the gauge cluster? __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

05-11-2013, 10:59 PM	#20
c10monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lebanon Ohio Posts: 187	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? Those are awesome How much and from where? Please show how you installed them... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Inflation Fighter 1994 C3500 Crew Cab Dually 454

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Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? I always like stock, but I gotta say those look very clean. Nice job.

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oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: What do you think of My New Gauges? those look really good.....they look like they belong in our trucks. __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

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