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Strodder · 07-27-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Not sure, it's hard to cough up $350 for s steering wheel. I hope by Christmas.
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It's well worth it though, especially with your dash. It will make it look complete.

**LostMy65** · 11-09-2012, 10:32 PM

kerber63 · 11-28-2012, 05:32 AM

'63 cluster before & after paint - spare piece of sheetmetal and autometer gauges. Kept the layout similar to stock, plus the tach. No turn signal indicators, I wired them into the two left and two right gauges so they blink.
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baggedbigblock · 11-28-2012, 10:36 AM

Here is my copper patina dash and glove box

kieth · 11-28-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by corvettejim1968

that would be awesome if it looks stock like your picture.

Why do you need a 10K tach, even the highest dollar motors only turn 8500 rpm....and thats to produce 850hp on alcohol ?????

SCOTI · 11-28-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kieth

Why do you need a 10K tach, even the highest dollar motors only turn 8500 rpm....and thats to produce 850hp on alcohol ?????

I didn't see where anyone mention they 'needed' a 10K tach?? Some guys like the 10K display; others don't. I don't care for a 200mph speedo range when I know I won't come near it. Same for the tach; 8K will do for me & even that's excessive....

66trkbldr · 11-29-2012, 12:04 AM

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SCOTI · 11-29-2012, 10:54 AM

That was makin' me dizzy....

63c10step · 11-29-2012, 12:25 PM

Here is mine. Replaced gauges, steering column and steering wheel. Still factory paint on dash.
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reaper71 · 12-02-2012, 12:01 PM

Ok guy's this is my dash i'm working on...
it might be a little out there for some of you but i wanted something different..i will be doing a complete build on my truck soon so look for it "Orangepeel"

Mark

Strodder · 12-02-2012, 01:13 PM

Daring to be different. I LIKE IT.

Rob Fisher · 12-02-2012, 01:55 PM

Here is what I am doing in my 1964 GMC
Ordered the Dakota Digital gauges from Travis at Pro Performance yesterday. They are intended for a 1964-67 Pontiac GTO, Lemans, Tempest VHX Instruments P/N VHX-64P-GTO-C-R (Carbon Fiber/Red)
Not much to choose from for A GMC but I think with a rubber mallet and some caulking I can make them fit. They come altogether in one self contained unit with just a CAT5 cable running from the control module to the back of the unit, the module can be mounted up to 6 feet away.
Length: 18-3/4”
Height: 4-3/8”
Depth: 1-1/16”
Gauge opening sizes from Left to right: 3-7/8” / 4” / 4” / 3-7/8”
I plan on having a brushed metal dash panel laser cut to fit the stock outer bezel with opening for the new gauges.
I priced out Classic Instruments, and Autometer to try and fit into the stock opening and the Dakota gauges worked out to be less money and offered more functions.

64shortbox · 12-02-2012, 02:29 PM

I was thinking something along these lines. Price isn't bad and full electronic. Would work out good when I eventually install a 4L80E trans since there is no speedometer drive cable coming out of the trans.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/64-65-66-CHE...item35a01e751f

coulter · 12-02-2012, 02:36 PM

hey reaper that is an amazing looking dash!!! nice work man

Strodder · 12-02-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 64shortbox

I was thinking something along these lines. Price isn't bad and full electronic. Would work out good when I eventually install a 4L80E trans since there is no speedometer drive cable coming out of the trans.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/64-65-66-CHE...item35a01e751f

Awesome price.

Strodder · 12-02-2012, 07:11 PM

I would like to make these work in my dash. Just a little slice & dice.

reaper71 · 12-02-2012, 09:30 PM

Thanks coulter! Its been a ton of work and ALOT of welding...Posted via Mobile Device
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doobiebro · 12-02-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 64shortbox

I was thinking something along these lines. Price isn't bad and full electronic. Would work out good when I eventually install a 4L80E trans since there is no speedometer drive cable coming out of the trans.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/64-65-66-CHE...item35a01e751f

64shortbox thats where I ordered my set up yrs ago (dolphin guages)and I have no complaints at all!! Make sure you ask for the directions on the modification you will need to do on your fuel sender and float in your tank....

**Captainfab** · 12-03-2012, 01:57 AM

I agree....

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Originally Posted by coulter

hey reaper that is an amazing looking dash!!! nice work man

reaper71 · 12-03-2012, 12:40 PM

Thanks guys, when i get my pics off my old comp.(mother board crashed) i'll start my build thread and the entire dash build will be on it as well...

Mark

Wolfinthesnow · 07-02-2013, 06:27 PM

I've acquired a dash out of a 1960 GMC that I plan on putting in my truck. I want to have air conditioning as well. I've searched and came up empty, but do any of you guys have a pic of a factory GMC A/C dash?
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Trsmotrhed · 07-02-2013, 11:05 PM

Autometer Phantom Gauges

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Wolfinthesnow · 11-06-2013, 10:42 AM

Ttt

Strodder · 11-06-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolfinthesnow

Ttt
I still dont care how you did it in California!!!

Why does everybody hate California??

forestb · 11-06-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Why does everybody hate California??

Because we can drive our trucks all year around

11-09-2012, 10:32 PM	#127
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11-28-2012, 05:32 AM	#128
kerber63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 280	Re: Any Dash Ideas '63 cluster before & after paint - spare piece of sheetmetal and autometer gauges. Kept the layout similar to stock, plus the tach. No turn signal indicators, I wired them into the two left and two right gauges so they blink. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

11-28-2012, 10:36 AM	#129
baggedbigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rich Virginia Posts: 336	Re: Any Dash Ideas Here is my copper patina dash and glove box

11-29-2012, 12:04 AM	#132
66trkbldr LIGHTMUP,BURNMDWN! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: downers grove il Posts: 110	Re: Any Dash Ideas Posted via Mobile Device61 caddy and a roll up bbw Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 64 LWB Chevy " EL DEVILLE" 61 Caddy ambulance 56 Coupe deville 64 Coupe deville 29 Ford roadster

11-29-2012, 10:54 AM	#133
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: Any Dash Ideas That was makin' me dizzy.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-29-2012, 12:25 PM	#134
63c10step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bristol,Tn Posts: 45	Re: Any Dash Ideas Here is mine. Replaced gauges, steering column and steering wheel. Still factory paint on dash. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

12-02-2012, 12:01 PM	#135
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: Any Dash Ideas Ok guy's this is my dash i'm working on... it might be a little out there for some of you but i wanted something different..i will be doing a complete build on my truck soon so look for it "Orangepeel" Mark Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

12-02-2012, 01:13 PM	#136
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Any Dash Ideas Daring to be different. I LIKE IT. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-02-2012, 01:55 PM	#137
Rob Fisher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia,Canada Posts: 135	Re: Any Dash Ideas Here is what I am doing in my 1964 GMC Ordered the Dakota Digital gauges from Travis at Pro Performance yesterday. They are intended for a 1964-67 Pontiac GTO, Lemans, Tempest VHX Instruments P/N VHX-64P-GTO-C-R (Carbon Fiber/Red) Not much to choose from for A GMC but I think with a rubber mallet and some caulking I can make them fit. They come altogether in one self contained unit with just a CAT5 cable running from the control module to the back of the unit, the module can be mounted up to 6 feet away. Length: 18-3/4” Height: 4-3/8” Depth: 1-1/16” Gauge opening sizes from Left to right: 3-7/8” / 4” / 4” / 3-7/8” I plan on having a brushed metal dash panel laser cut to fit the stock outer bezel with opening for the new gauges. I priced out Classic Instruments, and Autometer to try and fit into the stock opening and the Dakota gauges worked out to be less money and offered more functions. Attached Images

12-02-2012, 02:29 PM	#138
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 731	Re: Any Dash Ideas I was thinking something along these lines. Price isn't bad and full electronic. Would work out good when I eventually install a 4L80E trans since there is no speedometer drive cable coming out of the trans. http://www.ebay.com/itm/64-65-66-CHE...item35a01e751f Attached Images

12-02-2012, 02:36 PM	#139
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Any Dash Ideas hey reaper that is an amazing looking dash!!! nice work man __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

12-02-2012, 07:11 PM	#141
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Any Dash Ideas I would like to make these work in my dash. Just a little slice & dice. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

12-02-2012, 09:30 PM	#142
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: Any Dash Ideas Thanks coulter! Its been a ton of work and ALOT of welding...Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

12-03-2012, 12:40 PM	#145
reaper71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 2,088	Re: Any Dash Ideas Thanks guys, when i get my pics off my old comp.(mother board crashed) i'll start my build thread and the entire dash build will be on it as well... Mark __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645774 Project Orangepeel 52 A.D. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653337 John's LS 49 dodge http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655780 Blake's 67 GMC LS stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690527 Reed 78 FJ40 Rebuild http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733259 Barger's 78 FJ40

07-02-2013, 06:27 PM	#146
Wolfinthesnow I put the laughter n slaughter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 172	Re: Any Dash Ideas I've acquired a dash out of a 1960 GMC that I plan on putting in my truck. I want to have air conditioning as well. I've searched and came up empty, but do any of you guys have a pic of a factory GMC A/C dash? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I still dont care how you did it in California!!!



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07-02-2013, 11:05 PM	#147
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: Any Dash Ideas Autometer Phantom Gauges Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

11-06-2013, 10:42 AM	#148
Wolfinthesnow I put the laughter n slaughter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plant City, Fl Posts: 172	Re: Any Dash Ideas Ttt __________________ I still dont care how you did it in California!!!

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