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no moa · 08-13-2010, 08:14 AM

I'm not much of a sixtys fan, but i found some early 60s trucks last night, c60 types. One was a straight six, and i think the other was a 366 big block.
The cab on one was in excelent shape. But the neatest thing i found was the dash on one of them.
My camera died so i only got a pic of the dash. First one i had seen with the AIR and the TACH.

jonzcustomshop · 08-13-2010, 09:55 AM

wish I had found that!
do a little research, that dash should pay you back for buying both those trucks1
I think the 5000 tach = a 6cylinder

funny looks like someone already tried to pull it and failed...

get a line wrench 7/16,1/2, and 9/16
bring those 3 in regular wrench too, that will get that air guage unhooked, which is probably why it didn't come out yet.

no moa · 08-13-2010, 10:06 AM

That dash is in a tandam dump truck with a big block in it. And both are original. I didn't buy them, though i know i could buy that whole dash in a heart beat. Maybe i should go get it.

jonzcustomshop · 08-13-2010, 10:10 AM

when you go back get some pics of the tandem! I would love to see that.
too bad you are on the other side of the country..
that tandem would be a cool one to restore...wouldn't be worth doing, but would be cool to preserve it.

**ChiefRocka** · 08-13-2010, 10:29 AM

Hmmm, I could sure use that dash !!! 6 cylinder you say ??

Isn't there a control box for the tach as well ??

jonzcustomshop · 08-13-2010, 10:38 AM

I was trying to figure that too about the control box, by 65-66 they might have been self contained...
from what he is saying that is in a 366 tall deck bb, but 5k is probably fine for a 6!

looks like a flasher switch down there too. but the knob dosent look right...

**DPowers** · 08-13-2010, 10:44 AM

Ooooohhh baby

stsalvage · 08-13-2010, 03:47 PM

the 3 ton bob tails had a lot of stuff like that.I found the flashes that was on a 3 ton bob tail when you pull the nob the nob has a bulb in it that flashes when its pulled it hooks right into your factory Wire harness for your steering column harness I have yet to put it in my truck I keep it in my closet Box of old chevy parts and until ow i for got i had it going to have to take a picture of it and share it with you all

**aerotruk63** · 08-13-2010, 05:39 PM

1963 was the first year of the self contained tach. 62 below had the external box. never seen a truck dash higher that 5000 rpm, but it's stamped on the back for the 6 or the 8. Don't forget to take the tach wire and grommet that goes through the hole beside the master cylinder. The grommet should have 3 or 4 openings. There was also an optional Vacuum gauge that was in the Air Pressure gage position.
It would be a Signal Stat/ Flare Stat emergency flasher. 3 bow ties in a circle for the truck. 3 bow ties in a circle and 105 in the center for passenger car.

Read post 168
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=351107&page=7

Rich 5150 69 · 08-13-2010, 09:33 PM

From the looks of the pics someone was after it....1 LOL

taclem · 08-13-2010, 09:56 PM

If you go back and get the dash check on the grille, I am looking for one with chevrolet letters on the top side of the grille. I think they arfe only on the C-60. Good luck on the dash, nice find.
taclem

08-13-2010, 08:14 AM	#1
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Found a couple trucks on a farm I'm not much of a sixtys fan, but i found some early 60s trucks last night, c60 types. One was a straight six, and i think the other was a 366 big block. The cab on one was in excelent shape. But the neatest thing i found was the dash on one of them. My camera died so i only got a pic of the dash. First one i had seen with the AIR and the TACH. Attached Images

08-13-2010, 09:55 AM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm wish I had found that! do a little research, that dash should pay you back for buying both those trucks1 I think the 5000 tach = a 6cylinder funny looks like someone already tried to pull it and failed... get a line wrench 7/16,1/2, and 9/16 bring those 3 in regular wrench too, that will get that air guage unhooked, which is probably why it didn't come out yet. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

08-13-2010, 10:06 AM	#3
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm That dash is in a tandam dump truck with a big block in it. And both are original. I didn't buy them, though i know i could buy that whole dash in a heart beat. Maybe i should go get it.

08-13-2010, 10:10 AM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm when you go back get some pics of the tandem! I would love to see that. too bad you are on the other side of the country.. that tandem would be a cool one to restore...wouldn't be worth doing, but would be cool to preserve it. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

08-13-2010, 10:29 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm Hmmm, I could sure use that dash !!! 6 cylinder you say ?? Isn't there a control box for the tach as well ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-13-2010, 10:38 AM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm I was trying to figure that too about the control box, by 65-66 they might have been self contained... from what he is saying that is in a 366 tall deck bb, but 5k is probably fine for a 6! looks like a flasher switch down there too. but the knob dosent look right... __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

08-13-2010, 10:44 AM	#7
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm Ooooohhh baby __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

08-13-2010, 03:47 PM	#8
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm the 3 ton bob tails had a lot of stuff like that.I found the flashes that was on a 3 ton bob tail when you pull the nob the nob has a bulb in it that flashes when its pulled it hooks right into your factory Wire harness for your steering column harness I have yet to put it in my truck I keep it in my closet Box of old chevy parts and until ow i for got i had it going to have to take a picture of it and share it with you all

08-13-2010, 05:39 PM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm 1963 was the first year of the self contained tach. 62 below had the external box. never seen a truck dash higher that 5000 rpm, but it's stamped on the back for the 6 or the 8. Don't forget to take the tach wire and grommet that goes through the hole beside the master cylinder. The grommet should have 3 or 4 openings. There was also an optional Vacuum gauge that was in the Air Pressure gage position. It would be a Signal Stat/ Flare Stat emergency flasher. 3 bow ties in a circle for the truck. 3 bow ties in a circle and 105 in the center for passenger car. Read post 168 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=351107&page=7 __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 08-13-2010 at 06:11 PM.

08-13-2010, 09:33 PM	#10
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm From the looks of the pics someone was after it....1 LOL __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

08-13-2010, 09:56 PM	#11
taclem Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston, ID Posts: 123	Re: Found a couple trucks on a farm If you go back and get the dash check on the grille, I am looking for one with chevrolet letters on the top side of the grille. I think they arfe only on the C-60. Good luck on the dash, nice find. taclem



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