my very first rebuild 66 gmc/chevrolet truck

[Howell88]

Well i want a short stepside kind of and want to change to swing arm rearend some day because to lower the tail itll take flipping the rearend.. dont want that yet and ill explain that later. I havent figured out that front bumper yet but i do know my front end is out from un a 70 to 73 chevy truck because i just changed out the ball joints about a month ago. Thanks man i love that year for the 4 headlights i just think 4 is better than 2 lol.

[Howell88]

Thanks for all the input today guys. havent had time to update today. Hope to keep everyone amused! lol. thanks again
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[Howell88]

Heres some more pics of her today at work again and thats the gauge panel i want to replace. I think thats a camino bumper i think. Check out my just for now fuel cell! Got the whole cell for forty five bucks!
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[Howell88]

Got to get some brighter lighted pics!
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[Howell88]

still looking for a gauge cluster more like just the casing and bezel dont need the gauges going to try and make a custom panel to fit and add some auto meter or sunpro gauges! Gotta try and work on her soon. got lots to do. Cant wait to lower her a hair more too!
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[Howell88]

A few other pics not much done yet. Slow and steady!
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[Scot_Douglas]

Originally Posted by Howell88

still looking for a gauge cluster more like just the casing and bezel dont need the gauges going to try and make a custom panel to fit and add some auto meter or sunpro gauges! Gotta try and work on her soon. got lots to do. Cant wait to lower her a hair more too!
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Howell,
I can help you out in the cluster department. I have a spare one I can send you, with the wiring harness. It's just an idiot light cluster, but it's in pretty good shape. I can probably send you a few switches along with it too (lights, wiper). I can't imagine it would cost more than $20 to ship, and it isn't doing anyone any good just sitting around in my garage.

Shoot me a pm with your address and we'll getcha set up.

Oh yeah - almost for got to say: Nice Truck! Love the father / daughter shot too!

[Howell88]

where are my pics? hhhhmmm...
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[Howell88]

Heres another pic of my ugly gauge panel. It came with her
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[Howell88]

And so i decided to start making my gauge panel backplate to go in an original cluster soon... so here tis guys!
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[Howell88]

Yes thats very thin sheetmetal... used my old gauge frame, that homemade job that it came with.. as a pattern taped it to the board and a vice to hold steady. With a dremel began the cutting!
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[Clyde65]

That is using your noodle! maybe use a thin piece of plywood behind that nice sheetmetal, might give it strength.

[LostMy65]

I really do like the splotchy look of your truck.
Maybe it's the Black on Red.
Either way, I like it:

[Scot_Douglas]

I'm hoping to get your care package sent out tomorrow!

[Howell88]

Yes thats exactly my plan bud! A thin piece to mount it to then set inside the original gauge casing and then surround it with the original bezel. I love working on my truck and trying new things that may look cool but save bucks. This months hot rod magazine built not bought great examples. Anyways thanks again guys for all your support and enthusiasm!
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[Howell88]

Also a very HUGE thanks to scot douglas! Man i owe you one and ill be sending my thanks by mail upon recieving the care package! Cant wait to show more work upon her. Everyday is somthing new! Thanks again man! Im so excited!!!
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[Howell88]

you know what fellow gearheads young and old, my dream has been sitting for over a year. I have up to date pictures of its last undergoing work. unfortunatley it came to a screaming halt. ill post more later. thanks.

[jbgroby]

Cool anutter GMC, welcome