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**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-10-2003, 05:40 PM

I just finnished the Dash Cluster for my Panel. I think it looks pretty good!! I can't wait untill my Panel reaches the stage when I can install it..

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

rigo · 12-10-2003, 05:41 PM

nice!!!

rigo

*67Fleetsidedream* · 12-10-2003, 06:20 PM

all new and shiney looking. Looks good

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-10-2003, 06:27 PM

Thanks, guys, It also has all of the holes occupied too.

It also has the speed warning.

Kind of hard to see it in the pictures though... I think that it will be great in my panel.

Waited for a long time to put one of these together..

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Castiron9 · 12-10-2003, 07:39 PM

Hey WES...............How about 200.00 for that Dash..........

.Nice job.................Someday.................

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-10-2003, 08:03 PM

Castiron9, pretty tempting offer there.

It probably would look pretty good in your Longhorn too.

Let me think about it....

(10 seconds passes by) Nawwwwwww!! Then what would I do for my Panel?

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**old Rusty C10** · 12-10-2003, 08:05 PM

looks sharp!!

*dtlilly* · 12-10-2003, 08:10 PM

Looks great Wes, is that a vac gauge?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-10-2003, 08:16 PM

Yes it is. I have 2 or 3 other tach / vach dashes that I am not sure what I am going to do with. Well I know that the one that I have with a woodgrain bezel on it will go into my 72 Cheyenne K20, but as for the others I will probly sell them or use them for trading stock. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

teeitup · 12-10-2003, 09:00 PM

NICE setup Wes, looks great!!!!!!

**Palf70Step** · 12-10-2003, 10:08 PM

Very Nice Wes....

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-10-2003, 10:09 PM

Thanks Randy, Looks like you are starting to build up a lot of parts yourself. Good luck with it. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

teeitup · 12-10-2003, 10:38 PM

Thanks Wes I'll need some luck, I'm hoping to get back my investment but still have a ways to go yet. I'm sure I'll have some ???'s for you.

dinnut · 12-10-2003, 10:40 PM

that dash looks great!

724x4a/cchevy · 12-11-2003, 12:06 AM

Hey wes, not trying to be critical or anything, But you may want to repaint that speedo needle. It doesnt match any of the other new gauges.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-11-2003, 12:37 AM

Ya, I know, it's a little faded. But I just got all the parts in for it today and couldn't wait to put it together. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

knucklebuster · 12-11-2003, 12:48 AM

Sweeeeet!

*rage'nrat638* · 12-11-2003, 12:53 AM

GETTIN WOOD HERE

krue · 12-11-2003, 01:16 AM

Very nice, maybe not as nice as ragenrat thinks it is, but definitely nice!

Pilgrim · 12-11-2003, 08:38 PM

Nice looking dash. Looks better complete. Were speed warnings an option in 68? Where best to find one?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-11-2003, 09:29 PM

Thanks again guys, I do appriciate your comments.
The speed warnings were an option in 68. I believe that 69 was the last year for them though. Someone will correct me if I am wrong.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Rod · 12-11-2003, 09:47 PM

Speedwearning are only available used...I suppose someone may have a NOS one stuffed away, but there rare regardless and cost a good buck.

Baradium · 12-11-2003, 10:19 PM

Looks nice!

Panel looks nice too in that pic!

Your panel may be prettier...

But mine's bigger!

<psst: that was a joke, please don't get offended!>

Lends to the question though... the panel not in the stage of the picture? Wondering why you made the comment about it getting to the stage of using the dash...

-Ryan

724x4a/cchevy · 12-11-2003, 11:11 PM

If you guys are looking for one, i have one of those red transparent thingys that lights shine through. It says "speed" and temp. It came out of a larger truck like a 1 ton. I think it is a speed warning lens. It fits between the black dish of the gas gauge and the gas sending unit. Pm me if interested. Thats all i got.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-12-2003, 01:48 AM

What I meant about my Panel not being to that stage is all of the body work is not done, including painting the dash. My panel is now stripped all the way down, no interior in it, no front clip on it, etc, etc. I am not offended by your panel being larger than mine either...lol I have a thicker skin than that...
724x4a/cchevy, A speed warning dash has a white needle in it that you adjust so that a buzzer goes oof when you exceed the speed you set it at. This is where my panel is now. Sorry dark picture. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

12-10-2003, 05:40 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	I rebuilt the dash for my Panel today!! I just finnished the Dash Cluster for my Panel. I think it looks pretty good!! I can't wait untill my Panel reaches the stage when I can install it.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:10 PM.

12-10-2003, 05:41 PM	#2
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12-10-2003, 06:27 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Thanks, guys, It also has all of the holes occupied too. It also has the speed warning. Kind of hard to see it in the pictures though... I think that it will be great in my panel. Waited for a long time to put one of these together.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-10-2003, 07:39 PM	#5
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Hey WES...............How about 200.00 for that Dash.......... .Nice job.................Someday................. __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

12-10-2003, 08:03 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Castiron9, pretty tempting offer there. It probably would look pretty good in your Longhorn too. Let me think about it.... (10 seconds passes by) Nawwwwwww!! Then what would I do for my Panel? WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-10-2003, 06:20 PM	#3
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	all new and shiney looking. Looks good

12-10-2003, 08:05 PM	#7
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12-10-2003, 08:10 PM	#8
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Looks great Wes, is that a vac gauge?

12-10-2003, 08:16 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Yes it is. I have 2 or 3 other tach / vach dashes that I am not sure what I am going to do with. Well I know that the one that I have with a woodgrain bezel on it will go into my 72 Cheyenne K20, but as for the others I will probly sell them or use them for trading stock. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-10-2003, 09:00 PM	#10
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	NICE setup Wes, looks great!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-10-2003, 10:08 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,923	Very Nice Wes.... __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-10-2003, 10:09 PM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Thanks Randy, Looks like you are starting to build up a lot of parts yourself. Good luck with it. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-10-2003, 10:38 PM	#13
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Thanks Wes I'll need some luck, I'm hoping to get back my investment but still have a ways to go yet. I'm sure I'll have some ???'s for you. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-10-2003, 10:40 PM	#14
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	that dash looks great! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-11-2003, 12:06 AM	#15
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Hey wes, not trying to be critical or anything, But you may want to repaint that speedo needle. It doesnt match any of the other new gauges. __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor



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12-11-2003, 12:37 AM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Ya, I know, it's a little faded. But I just got all the parts in for it today and couldn't wait to put it together. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-11-2003, 12:48 AM	#17
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Sweeeeet! __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

12-11-2003, 12:53 AM	#18
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12-11-2003, 01:16 AM	#19
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Very nice, maybe not as nice as ragenrat thinks it is, but definitely nice! __________________ "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"

12-11-2003, 08:38 PM	#20
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Nice looking dash. Looks better complete. Were speed warnings an option in 68? Where best to find one? __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

12-11-2003, 09:29 PM	#21
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Thanks again guys, I do appriciate your comments. The speed warnings were an option in 68. I believe that 69 was the last year for them though. Someone will correct me if I am wrong.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-11-2003, 09:47 PM	#22
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12-11-2003, 10:19 PM	#23
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	Looks nice! Panel looks nice too in that pic! Your panel may be prettier... But mine's bigger! <psst: that was a joke, please don't get offended!> Lends to the question though... the panel not in the stage of the picture? Wondering why you made the comment about it getting to the stage of using the dash... -Ryan

12-11-2003, 11:11 PM	#24
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	If you guys are looking for one, i have one of those red transparent thingys that lights shine through. It says "speed" and temp. It came out of a larger truck like a 1 ton. I think it is a speed warning lens. It fits between the black dish of the gas gauge and the gas sending unit. Pm me if interested. Thats all i got. __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

12-12-2003, 01:48 AM	#25
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	What I meant about my Panel not being to that stage is all of the body work is not done, including painting the dash. My panel is now stripped all the way down, no interior in it, no front clip on it, etc, etc. I am not offended by your panel being larger than mine either...lol I have a thicker skin than that... 724x4a/cchevy, A speed warning dash has a white needle in it that you adjust so that a buzzer goes oof when you exceed the speed you set it at. This is where my panel is now. Sorry dark picture. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:10 PM.

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