67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lutronjim · 05-06-2018, 11:32 PM

Captainfab has stopped making the plates and boxes for the S10 speedo conversion because of lack of demand.

I want one and was wondering if any others would be in market. Would make conversion much easier and neater looking.

Please respond if interested.

Here is link to article that describes comversion
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512751

Thanks

Steve Cole · 05-08-2018, 11:33 AM

Good luck. I was recently in the same situation and make a post and got a half dozen people interested. That was enough to get the Captain to make another run. Get everyone interested to respond to one thread to keep everything organized. Captain does a fantastic job too, well worth the wait if you can get it.

lutronjim · 05-18-2018, 10:54 PM

Still seeing swaps started. Can't believe there is no interest.

Steve Cole · 05-18-2018, 11:19 PM

For those not familiar with this, Post links to the original threads about this so people know what your talking about. I do know these boxes are a lot of work for Captain Fab but if you can get him to do another run, they are totally worth the wait. Even though I don't need it, I would probably buy another one if he did another run. Good luck.

binford · 05-23-2018, 01:41 PM

I didn't think they made an S10 in 67
Without pics have no clue

**nsb29** · 05-23-2018, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binford

I didn't think they made an S10 in 67
Without pics have no clue

That was one of the blue badge trucks LMAO

lutronjim · 05-23-2018, 10:31 PM

Link to conversion thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512751

krue · 05-23-2018, 11:54 PM

I know of myself and one other who would be interested.

binford · 05-24-2018, 01:33 AM

I would be interested too.

I remember reading that thread a while back. nice job.

Steve Cole · 05-24-2018, 08:02 AM

You have at least 4 people interested now, just need a few more and you might convince the Captain to go into production again.

Guys, the best part about this piece is that it locates everything perfectly, no guesswork involved.

krue · 06-05-2018, 02:06 PM

Surely we can get 2 more?

lutronjim · 06-05-2018, 11:03 PM

Captainfab furnishes the plate and a dust cover box. Most of his effort must go into the box. The box is really just a dust cover.

I think I could make one of those out of old glovebox cardboard.

Would those that answered be up for just plates? I would buy 2 to get his rolling.

Steve Cole · 06-06-2018, 09:38 PM

Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates
Captainfab furnishes the plate and a dust cover box. Most of his effort must go into the box. The box is really just a dust cover.

I think I could make one of those out of old glovebox cardboard.

Trust me, you can't make this out of cardboard. Sheet metal if you are skilled, but It is worth it to get the whole package, so keep drumming up business until you can get enough orders to make the Captain happy.

krue · 06-06-2018, 11:04 PM

Has anyone contacted him to see how many is the minimum? I wouldn't have a problem paying a few dollars more to get him to make a run.

lutronjim · 06-09-2018, 12:06 AM

Msged Captainfab - his response
Hello Jim

Sorry but not really unless I charge considerably more for the set. To keep the pieces close to the same, I need to order laser cutting for 10 sets. And even at that with the price of steel skyrocketing daily, I make still have to raise my prices on these. Plus it would likely be 4 weeks before I would be able to ship any. I work 80 hrs/7 days a week every week every month and there just is no such thing as extra time in my world. So if I have to pay for laser cutting for 10 sets and spend a couple days fabbing them plus the cost of zinc plating and only sell 4 sets, I will loose money.

Thanks
John

**Captainfab** · 06-09-2018, 12:23 AM

Just to clarify things here. If I could sell 6 or more sets of the plates and boxes, I will make another run of 10.

arider278j · 06-09-2018, 12:29 AM

Count me in for one also. Thank you captain

ls1nova71 · 06-10-2018, 01:05 PM

If the price is the same, I would buy 3 of them just to have for future use. This should be enough to get Captain Fab to make the run. Going to PM him to see if a deposit is required.

**dec010974** · 06-10-2018, 03:54 PM

Hello. Depending on the price I'll take at least 2. If I can I'll take 2 of painted Speedo plates also.

lutronjim · 06-10-2018, 10:42 PM

LS1NOVA71

Please let us know what he says - ready to pay

**Captainfab** · 06-11-2018, 12:02 AM

There is enough interest now, so I will go ahead and order the laser cutting tomorrow. I will post updates in my for sale thread. Thanks guys

binford · 06-11-2018, 04:31 PM

Can you add a link in this post, so I don't miss out
Thanks

lutronjim · 06-12-2018, 11:16 PM

Thanks for all who responded.

**Captainfab** · 06-13-2018, 12:27 AM

Here is the for sale thread.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=630862

Quote:

Originally Posted by binford

Can you add a link in this post, so I don't miss out
Thanks

binford · 06-13-2018, 06:25 PM

I see the metal box and cover, one less item for me to make from scratch

What about the decal to paint the new numbers, are those available?

Thanks

05-06-2018, 11:32 PM	#1
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Captainfab has stopped making the plates and boxes for the S10 speedo conversion because of lack of demand. I want one and was wondering if any others would be in market. Would make conversion much easier and neater looking. Please respond if interested. Here is link to article that describes comversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512751 Thanks Last edited by lutronjim; 05-24-2018 at 11:29 PM.

05-08-2018, 11:33 AM	#2
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Good luck. I was recently in the same situation and make a post and got a half dozen people interested. That was enough to get the Captain to make another run. Get everyone interested to respond to one thread to keep everything organized. Captain does a fantastic job too, well worth the wait if you can get it.

05-18-2018, 10:54 PM	#3
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Still seeing swaps started. Can't believe there is no interest.

05-18-2018, 11:19 PM	#4
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates For those not familiar with this, Post links to the original threads about this so people know what your talking about. I do know these boxes are a lot of work for Captain Fab but if you can get him to do another run, they are totally worth the wait. Even though I don't need it, I would probably buy another one if he did another run. Good luck.

05-23-2018, 01:41 PM	#5
binford Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 126	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates I didn't think they made an S10 in 67 Without pics have no clue

05-23-2018, 10:31 PM	#7
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Link to conversion thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512751

05-23-2018, 11:54 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates I know of myself and one other who would be interested. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-24-2018, 01:33 AM	#9
binford Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 126	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates I would be interested too. I remember reading that thread a while back. nice job.

05-24-2018, 08:02 AM	#10
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates You have at least 4 people interested now, just need a few more and you might convince the Captain to go into production again. Guys, the best part about this piece is that it locates everything perfectly, no guesswork involved.

06-05-2018, 02:06 PM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Surely we can get 2 more? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-05-2018, 11:03 PM	#12
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Captainfab furnishes the plate and a dust cover box. Most of his effort must go into the box. The box is really just a dust cover. I think I could make one of those out of old glovebox cardboard. Would those that answered be up for just plates? I would buy 2 to get his rolling.

06-06-2018, 09:38 PM	#13
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Captainfab furnishes the plate and a dust cover box. Most of his effort must go into the box. The box is really just a dust cover. I think I could make one of those out of old glovebox cardboard. Trust me, you can't make this out of cardboard. Sheet metal if you are skilled, but It is worth it to get the whole package, so keep drumming up business until you can get enough orders to make the Captain happy.

06-06-2018, 11:04 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Has anyone contacted him to see how many is the minimum? I wouldn't have a problem paying a few dollars more to get him to make a run. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-09-2018, 12:06 AM	#15
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Msged Captainfab - his response Hello Jim Sorry but not really unless I charge considerably more for the set. To keep the pieces close to the same, I need to order laser cutting for 10 sets. And even at that with the price of steel skyrocketing daily, I make still have to raise my prices on these. Plus it would likely be 4 weeks before I would be able to ship any. I work 80 hrs/7 days a week every week every month and there just is no such thing as extra time in my world. So if I have to pay for laser cutting for 10 sets and spend a couple days fabbing them plus the cost of zinc plating and only sell 4 sets, I will loose money. Thanks John

06-09-2018, 12:23 AM	#16
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Just to clarify things here. If I could sell 6 or more sets of the plates and boxes, I will make another run of 10. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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06-09-2018, 12:29 AM	#17
arider278j Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: foresthill. california Posts: 20	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Count me in for one also. Thank you captain

06-10-2018, 01:05 PM	#18
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates If the price is the same, I would buy 3 of them just to have for future use. This should be enough to get Captain Fab to make the run. Going to PM him to see if a deposit is required. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

06-10-2018, 03:54 PM	#19
dec010974 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 959	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Hello. Depending on the price I'll take at least 2. If I can I'll take 2 of painted Speedo plates also.

06-10-2018, 10:42 PM	#20
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates LS1NOVA71 Please let us know what he says - ready to pay

06-11-2018, 12:02 AM	#21
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates There is enough interest now, so I will go ahead and order the laser cutting tomorrow. I will post updates in my for sale thread. Thanks guys __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-11-2018, 04:31 PM	#22
binford Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 126	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Can you add a link in this post, so I don't miss out Thanks

06-12-2018, 11:16 PM	#23
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates Thanks for all who responded.

06-13-2018, 06:25 PM	#25
binford Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 126	Re: 67-72 S10 Electric speedo conversion plates I see the metal box and cover, one less item for me to make from scratch What about the decal to paint the new numbers, are those available? Thanks

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