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Joemomma1 · 10-05-2009, 10:44 PM

Joemomma1 you rule.

gostranger · 10-06-2009, 06:02 AM

here is a pic of the clock on the insterment cluster i do not have a picture of the stainless trim but it requires the rubber seal that has a split on it to put the trim into it looks good i have a set for my 66 and plan on putting on

gostranger · 10-06-2009, 06:06 AM

sicboy i agree about the for sale i would think the items for sale would bring more members to the site instead of sending them to ebay i personally would rather sell some parts to a member of the forum to help them out than go through the motions of ebay that is just my opinion not trying to shake things up!!

4dranch · 10-06-2009, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojakeke

Yes, if I'm not mistaken, the custom searies had the Tach en clock also.

You are right.

The 62-63 cluster had the clock and Bat-O-Meter option.

The 64-66 cluster had the Tach and Bat-O-Meter option.

Here is a link with a lot of info about the GMC options...

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/cluster.htm

gostranger · 10-06-2009, 09:37 AM

cool thanks for the info 4dranch!!!!

jbgroby · 10-07-2009, 07:40 PM

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, Joemamma,

"Sure there not common but that engine sucks" Geez that hurts, dude.

Those cover will clean up very nicely with jusy simple engine degreaser and a soft rag.

Jake Groby
Lacombe, LA.

jbgroby · 10-07-2009, 10:36 PM

Here is an update idea I took off the factory look using ALL analog gauges. I did not want to trust idiot light, So I simple had the panel incert made to fit he natural layout of Dials vs. idiot lights.

I too have the 12 volts clock and Tach inst.

**Corts60** · 10-08-2009, 12:30 AM

That looks killer Jake!

Sicboy · 10-08-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Here is an update idea I took off the factory look using ALL analog gauges. I did not want to trust idiot light, So I simple had the panel incert made to fit he natural layout of Dials vs. idiot lights.

I too have the 12 volts clock and Tach inst.

Very nice cockpit.

Sicboy · 10-08-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

You are right.

The 62-63 cluster had the clock and Bat-O-Meter option.

The 64-66 cluster had the Tach and Bat-O-Meter option.

Here is a link with a lot of info about the GMC options...

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/cluster.htm

I likey. Can either of those fit a 66 chevy without mods?

gostranger · 10-08-2009, 09:30 AM

cool thanks for the info from everyone!!

creep · 10-09-2009, 02:01 PM

Plaids rock! I have 2 sets, the originals that are on the truck and another set I got on ebay.

Joemomma1 · 11-09-2009, 07:52 PM

Any updates on what they went for? $$$

Info: This 67 also has those covers so I don't think they're exclusive to the 63. Post #19 & #20

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370767

jbgroby · 11-09-2009, 09:10 PM

Did not quite get the question, but the VC was simply a gimmick from GMC to show thriftyness (1 poss. reason). Personally I get about 10 -12 miles to the gallon with the engine off and rolling down hill!

(2nd. poss. reason) was to show that the engine was changed as far as the carb goes.

It's one of those lost to history moments? Maybe I'll contact GM/GMC to put a fire under their butt to see if they can did anything up on it.

gostranger · 11-10-2009, 07:07 AM

i put the covers on ebay and they went for $202.50 !! and the buyer was excited so i guess he got a deal!! i hated to sell them but i need money to finish my project so i am cleaning out alot of my extras like that.

creep · 11-10-2009, 11:27 AM

I paid about $120 for the plaids I got off ebay so I guess you did pretty good with the sale. As for the 67 with plaids, they where probably put on by one of it's owners.

duallyjams · 11-11-2009, 09:11 AM

You sold the plaids,what is your plan for the clock?

Joemomma1 · 12-05-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creep

I paid about $120 for the plaids I got off ebay so I guess you did pretty good with the sale. As for the 67 with plaids, they where probably put on by one of it's owners.

Just seen this. Post 6. Definately not a 63. Just sayin.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374972

gostranger · 12-07-2009, 08:44 AM

sold the clock

*LILRED66* · 12-07-2009, 01:29 PM

Rare, indeed, because not many were made and they were installed at the dealer level, to indicate the motor had the "recall" mods done to it.

Desireable is a matter of taste and opinion. What is desireable to one guy is, not necessarily, desirebale to the next guy.

To some, the plaid valve covers are both rare and desireable. Although they can be found on eBay, from time to time, they can be difficult to acquire, at a reasonable price.

Joemomma1 · 12-07-2009, 02:10 PM

Any luck with the chrome trim?

*LILRED66* · 12-07-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Any luck with the chrome trim?

Joemomma1, are you chatting with me?

Dustin07 · 12-07-2009, 04:02 PM

those valve covers are cool, I'd run em for sure!

Joemomma1 · 12-07-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LILRED66

Joemomma1, are you chatting with me?

No. Sorry about that, I thought I had quoted gostranger.

gostranger · 12-07-2009, 07:50 PM

i still have the 60-63 GMC custom trim

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10-06-2009, 06:02 AM	#27
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? here is a pic of the clock on the insterment cluster i do not have a picture of the stainless trim but it requires the rubber seal that has a split on it to put the trim into it looks good i have a set for my 66 and plan on putting on Attached Images

10-06-2009, 06:06 AM	#28
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? sicboy i agree about the for sale i would think the items for sale would bring more members to the site instead of sending them to ebay i personally would rather sell some parts to a member of the forum to help them out than go through the motions of ebay that is just my opinion not trying to shake things up!!

10-06-2009, 09:37 AM	#30
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? cool thanks for the info 4dranch!!!!

10-07-2009, 07:40 PM	#31
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, Joemamma, "Sure there not common but that engine sucks" Geez that hurts, dude. Those cover will clean up very nicely with jusy simple engine degreaser and a soft rag. Jake Groby Lacombe, LA. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-07-2009, 10:36 PM	#32
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? Here is an update idea I took off the factory look using ALL analog gauges. I did not want to trust idiot light, So I simple had the panel incert made to fit he natural layout of Dials vs. idiot lights. I too have the 12 volts clock and Tach inst. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

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10-08-2009, 09:30 AM	#36
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? cool thanks for the info from everyone!!

10-09-2009, 02:01 PM	#37
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? Plaids rock! I have 2 sets, the originals that are on the truck and another set I got on ebay. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

11-09-2009, 07:52 PM	#38
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 813	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? Any updates on what they went for? $$$ Info: This 67 also has those covers so I don't think they're exclusive to the 63. Post #19 & #20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=370767 Last edited by Joemomma1; 11-09-2009 at 09:17 PM.

11-09-2009, 09:10 PM	#39
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? Did not quite get the question, but the VC was simply a gimmick from GMC to show thriftyness (1 poss. reason). Personally I get about 10 -12 miles to the gallon with the engine off and rolling down hill! (2nd. poss. reason) was to show that the engine was changed as far as the carb goes. It's one of those lost to history moments? Maybe I'll contact GM/GMC to put a fire under their butt to see if they can did anything up on it. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-10-2009, 07:07 AM	#40
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? i put the covers on ebay and they went for $202.50 !! and the buyer was excited so i guess he got a deal!! i hated to sell them but i need money to finish my project so i am cleaning out alot of my extras like that.

11-10-2009, 11:27 AM	#41
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? I paid about $120 for the plaids I got off ebay so I guess you did pretty good with the sale. As for the 67 with plaids, they where probably put on by one of it's owners. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

11-11-2009, 09:11 AM	#42
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12-07-2009, 08:44 AM	#44
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LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: GMC 1963 v6 plaid valve covers anyinfo??? Rare, indeed, because not many were made and they were installed at the dealer level, to indicate the motor had the "recall" mods done to it. Desireable is a matter of taste and opinion. What is desireable to one guy is, not necessarily, desirebale to the next guy. To some, the plaid valve covers are both rare and desireable. Although they can be found on eBay, from time to time, they can be difficult to acquire, at a reasonable price.

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