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78' Silverado · 03-29-2003, 07:06 PM

Ok....for anyone woh has a 78+ Year model Silverado/C-10. I have the 4 Guages on the left side and the 2 in the middle. I need some guages to fit those. I need a gas guage, MPH, temp, oil, batt., and a for the last one a boost..i say boost only b/c my last guaghe is a clock haha. So my question to yall is, is it possible to find some guages to fit the 4 small holes and then 2 guages to fit the 2 big ones. My guages right now are real iffy lol. My gas guage flys all over the place my MPH is off a lil, so i would like to replace all 6. Or 1 by 1 depending on the cost lol. Anyone kjnow where i can get some guages to replace the ones i got. Has anyone ever done this? and If anyone knows wat might this run me lol. ALl i kno is i want new guages for the truck. So ANY help wat so ever would be GREAT!! Thx guys!

Tyler

78SilveradoSWB · 03-29-2003, 08:43 PM

You might also post this in the 73-87 parts board. Try E-bay for complete gauge assy with tachometer.

*1FaastC10* · 03-30-2003, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by 78' Silverado
My guages right now are real iffy lol. My gas guage flys all over the place my MPH is off a lil, so i would like to replace all 6. Tyler

welcome to the world of owning a truck! the gas guage flying all over the place has nothing to do with the guage, its the gas splashing round inside the tank. you'll have that no matter what guage you use. the speedometer can be corrected by taking it to a trans shop and having the proper speedometer gears installed. LOTS cheaper than replacing the guages, and it'll actually fix your problem.

messed up c-10 · 03-30-2003, 01:33 PM

the "slosh" I've gotten used to. Just a quick question while we are on the subject. When you guys fill your trucks up does the needle go past the full mark or does it stop there? Mine goes way past full. As for the speedo I just remembered how much mine was off and drive five under what it says its going.

kevhill85 · 03-30-2003, 01:47 PM

the pic r not mine . mine close to it . it a guy on the site that did that did the one u seen . it a good point of reference for when u did it . i just found this one last night . he has all the part number u need to make it work out . the fuel is elec and u use the factory wiring and the speedo u have to buy a new speedo cable from napa for 15.00 . i have 590.00 in the whole deal from jegs.

2 1/6 fuel part # 01054314 $35.99
2 1/6 oil part # 01054321 $38.99
2 1/6 temp part #01054337 $39.99
2 1/6 volt part #01054391 $35.99
silver 5' tech w/shift light part #1053911 $199.99
5' speedo part #01054495 $115.99
univ gauges wiring harness #764-30301 $57.99
braided 3' oil line for under the dash part #01503227 $29.99

i hope this helps . i can send pic if u want to see it .

CRRoy71 · 03-30-2003, 04:34 PM

Check out this site Mike has done an excellent job on his gauges, and explaining how he did it.

c10scotty · 03-30-2003, 08:47 PM

hey do you wanna buy a complete set of factory gauges with 100mph speedo and tachometer?? they will fit your 78, as that is what htey came out of. complete with guage pod and printed circut. just take the old unit out and put this one in. i was gonna put it in my truck but found out the years dont swap.

78' Silverado · 03-30-2003, 10:19 PM

If you can get me some pics of the cluster, i would seriously consider buying them.

gldevall · 03-30-2003, 11:15 PM

Check out Mike's website at www.73-87.com . He mounted a complete set of Autometer gauges in the stock location. It is FREAKING AWESOME!!!! He even goe son to tell how he did it. And there is alot more knowledgable stuff there

c10scotty · 03-30-2003, 11:23 PM

k i will work on getting a few pictures. but i dont have a digicam so i will have to take pics and get them developed, then scanned. how soon do you need them?

i would say it is in fair/good condition...with some rust on the terminals but nothing that cant be fixed so thats not a problem. the temp gauge actually has some rust on it but i dont see why you couldnt use your stock one instead. it should be the same thing.

it doesnt have an oil press gauge but if yours is in working order then that shouldnt be a concern either.

other than that she works wonderfully to the best of my knowledge, like i said...it just didnt work for my application.

c10scotty · 04-01-2003, 09:20 PM

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03-29-2003, 08:43 PM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	You might also post this in the 73-87 parts board. Try E-bay for complete gauge assy with tachometer. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

03-30-2003, 01:33 PM	#4
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	the "slosh" I've gotten used to. Just a quick question while we are on the subject. When you guys fill your trucks up does the needle go past the full mark or does it stop there? Mine goes way past full. As for the speedo I just remembered how much mine was off and drive five under what it says its going. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

03-30-2003, 01:47 PM	#5
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	the pic r not mine . mine close to it . it a guy on the site that did that did the one u seen . it a good point of reference for when u did it . i just found this one last night . he has all the part number u need to make it work out . the fuel is elec and u use the factory wiring and the speedo u have to buy a new speedo cable from napa for 15.00 . i have 590.00 in the whole deal from jegs. 2 1/6 fuel part # 01054314 $35.99 2 1/6 oil part # 01054321 $38.99 2 1/6 temp part #01054337 $39.99 2 1/6 volt part #01054391 $35.99 silver 5' tech w/shift light part #1053911 $199.99 5' speedo part #01054495 $115.99 univ gauges wiring harness #764-30301 $57.99 braided 3' oil line for under the dash part #01503227 $29.99 i hope this helps . i can send pic if u want to see it . __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

03-30-2003, 04:34 PM	#6
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Check out this site Mike has done an excellent job on his gauges, and explaining how he did it. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

03-30-2003, 10:19 PM	#8
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	If you can get me some pics of the cluster, i would seriously consider buying them. __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

03-29-2003, 07:06 PM	#1
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	I need Guages!!!!! Ok....for anyone woh has a 78+ Year model Silverado/C-10. I have the 4 Guages on the left side and the 2 in the middle. I need some guages to fit those. I need a gas guage, MPH, temp, oil, batt., and a for the last one a boost..i say boost only b/c my last guaghe is a clock haha. So my question to yall is, is it possible to find some guages to fit the 4 small holes and then 2 guages to fit the 2 big ones. My guages right now are real iffy lol. My gas guage flys all over the place my MPH is off a lil, so i would like to replace all 6. Or 1 by 1 depending on the cost lol. Anyone kjnow where i can get some guages to replace the ones i got. Has anyone ever done this? and If anyone knows wat might this run me lol. ALl i kno is i want new guages for the truck. So ANY help wat so ever would be GREAT!! Thx guys! Tyler __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

03-30-2003, 08:47 PM	#7
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	hey do you wanna buy a complete set of factory gauges with 100mph speedo and tachometer?? they will fit your 78, as that is what htey came out of. complete with guage pod and printed circut. just take the old unit out and put this one in. i was gonna put it in my truck but found out the years dont swap. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

03-30-2003, 11:15 PM	#9
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Check out Mike's website at www.73-87.com . He mounted a complete set of Autometer gauges in the stock location. It is FREAKING AWESOME!!!! He even goe son to tell how he did it. And there is alot more knowledgable stuff there __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-30-2003, 11:23 PM	#10
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	k i will work on getting a few pictures. but i dont have a digicam so i will have to take pics and get them developed, then scanned. how soon do you need them? i would say it is in fair/good condition...with some rust on the terminals but nothing that cant be fixed so thats not a problem. the temp gauge actually has some rust on it but i dont see why you couldnt use your stock one instead. it should be the same thing. it doesnt have an oil press gauge but if yours is in working order then that shouldnt be a concern either. other than that she works wonderfully to the best of my knowledge, like i said...it just didnt work for my application. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

04-01-2003, 09:20 PM	#11
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	?? __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~



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