Dash compass questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 12-22-2015, 02:03 PM

Two questions.

Has anyone compared a reproduction ($50) to the new originals ($175) still out there? They look darn close in pictures. I think I'd still prefer the old one, but hate to pay NOS money if the repro is perfect, so jus curious.

Second question - where do people mount this in our trucks? I don't want the truck to "be about" the compass, I don't want it taking over the interior, but don't know where to best put it to be noticed but not in your face.

Thanks!

**jocko** · 12-22-2015, 02:18 PM

I've never seen one! Until now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425373 Always assumed an add-on, not something you could order?

kcsa75 · 12-22-2015, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Two questions.

Has anyone compared a reproduction ($50) to the new originals ($175) still out there? They look darn close in pictures. I think I'd still prefer the old one, but hate to pay NOS money if the repro is perfect, so jus curious.

Second question - where do people mount this in our trucks? I don't want the truck to "be about" the compass, I don't want it taking over the interior, but don't know where to best put it to be noticed but not in your face.

Thanks!

Back in the day, most people stuck their compasses on the windshield or the top of the dash. All what you wanted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

I've never seen one! Until now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425373 Always assumed an add-on, not something you could order?

I thought everybody's grandma or uncle had a compass back in the day.

I don't know that you could order a compass with your new truck. But I'm sure you could pick one up at the parts window at the dealership.

**Razorbacker** · 12-22-2015, 06:44 PM

Here is where I installed a compass on my 71 Longhorn. I used the existing rear view mirror cover plate mounting hole. This way if I decide I want to remove it, no harm no foul.

davepl · 12-22-2015, 07:16 PM

I think I like that - any chance you can take a pic that shows the mounting so I can emulate it? By the way you're about to be T-boned by a C10.

**Razorbacker** · 12-22-2015, 08:57 PM

Dave,
Here is about the best photo I can get, hope this helps.

Thanks

davepl · 12-22-2015, 09:10 PM

Makes sense, thanks!

**jocko** · 12-22-2015, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcsa75

I thought everybody's grandma or uncle had a compass back in the day.

I don't know that you could order a compass with your new truck. But I'm sure you could pick one up at the parts window at the dealership.

Have seen plenty, even had a few (non-GM labeled), but thought Dave was talking about an RPO I'd somehow missed! Glad to know it was a parts counter pickup!

greedy geezer · 12-23-2015, 09:43 AM

I love these old compasses I found this one stuck in the seat the day I got the truck, Glue was still sticky so I stuck where I thought it may have fallen from hasn't moved since the Original Owner is still with his truck,
looks cool if you ask me
gg

12-22-2015, 02:03 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Dash compass questions Two questions. Has anyone compared a reproduction ($50) to the new originals ($175) still out there? They look darn close in pictures. I think I'd still prefer the old one, but hate to pay NOS money if the repro is perfect, so jus curious. Second question - where do people mount this in our trucks? I don't want the truck to "be about" the compass, I don't want it taking over the interior, but don't know where to best put it to be noticed but not in your face. Thanks! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-22-2015, 02:18 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: Dash compass questions I've never seen one! Until now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425373 Always assumed an add-on, not something you could order?

12-22-2015, 06:44 PM	#4
Razorbacker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Benton, AR. Posts: 239	Re: Dash compass questions Here is where I installed a compass on my 71 Longhorn. I used the existing rear view mirror cover plate mounting hole. This way if I decide I want to remove it, no harm no foul. Attached Images __________________ Tony 1972 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 350\|350\|NP205 2018 GMC Sierra Z/71 Crew 2008 GMC Yukon 2007 Chevy 1500 LT 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

12-22-2015, 07:16 PM	#5
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Dash compass questions I think I like that - any chance you can take a pic that shows the mounting so I can emulate it? By the way you're about to be T-boned by a C10. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-22-2015, 08:57 PM	#6
Razorbacker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Benton, AR. Posts: 239	Re: Dash compass questions Dave, Here is about the best photo I can get, hope this helps. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Tony 1972 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 350\|350\|NP205 2018 GMC Sierra Z/71 Crew 2008 GMC Yukon 2007 Chevy 1500 LT 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

12-22-2015, 09:10 PM	#7
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Dash compass questions Makes sense, thanks! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-23-2015, 09:43 AM	#9
greedy geezer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Stoughton MA where everyhing on the road gets rusted out from winter and rock salt Posts: 168	Re: Dash compass questions I love these old compasses I found this one stuck in the seat the day I got the truck, Glue was still sticky so I stuck where I thought it may have fallen from hasn't moved since the Original Owner is still with his truck, looks cool if you ask me gg Attached Images



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