instrument cluster option? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

61TWUK · 11-13-2009, 05:22 PM

I am thinking about making a custom instrument cluster like many of yal have been talking about lately...

Do you think I should make on or use a deluxe one made for my truck? Here are my options:

Northern lights · 11-13-2009, 10:13 PM

I think you should use the custom one and sell me the old deluxe one.

jonzcustomshop · 11-13-2009, 10:31 PM

I think you should use the custom one and sell ME the old deluxe one!!

dropped65c20 · 11-13-2009, 10:43 PM

I am going with a custom one myself. Having a buddy of mine cut out the plate for me and will be installing Auto Meter Z series gauges.

Vernski · 11-14-2009, 08:21 PM

Here's one for a

I painted the background satin black otherwise it's stock. I may get rid of the idiot lights.---Vernski:lo

**Captainfab** · 11-15-2009, 12:30 AM

That looks real nice Vern.....

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Here's one for a

I painted the background satin black otherwise it's stock. I may get rid of the idiot lights.---Vernski:lo

Vernski · 11-15-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

That looks real nice Vern.....

Thanx Cap have you heard of anyone who can chrome plate plastic, the cluster was once plated before when it was new?---Vernski

markeb01 · 11-15-2009, 01:05 AM

A quick Google search turned up a couple of options. Some are real triple chrome plate and some are paint systems:

http://www.universalelectrocoating.c...ePictures.html

http://www.cvvacuumplaters.com/

There are a bunch to pick through.

**Captainfab** · 11-15-2009, 01:14 AM

No I don't Vern
Looks like Mark found a couple though.
Seems like there are a few places that specialize in plating plastic automotive parts.I'll let you know If I find one....don't know how $$ it would be though.

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Thanx Cap have you heard of anyone who can chrome plate plastic, the cluster was once plated before when it was new?---Vernski

Vernski · 11-15-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

A quick Google search turned up a couple of options. Some are real triple chrome plate and some are paint systems:

http://www.universalelectrocoating.c...ePictures.html

http://www.cvvacuumplaters.com/

There are a bunch to pick through.

Markb thanx for the links.---Vernski

Rap'em Pappy · 11-19-2009, 01:06 PM

How about with a vac gauge?

Rogue · 11-19-2009, 10:48 PM

That is sweet!

**Captainfab** · 11-20-2009, 01:53 AM

That is nice.....don't see very many original vacuum gauges.

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Originally Posted by Rap'em Pappy

How about with a vac gauge?

63deluxfleet · 11-20-2009, 01:57 AM

dumb newbie question here so bear with me, are those vaccum gauges and tach (originals of course) compatible with a 350 setup?

BR3W CITY · 11-20-2009, 09:20 AM

the vac gauge should work fine on anything that has a vacuum source (ie any engine), tach im not 100% on, but I would imagine it would work.

daverod · 11-20-2009, 10:11 AM

As long as the tech came from a v 8 I don't think the orginal tech will work on both i-6 and v8. It does'nt have a select switch.

11-13-2009, 05:22 PM	#1
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	instrument cluster option? I am thinking about making a custom instrument cluster like many of yal have been talking about lately... Do you think I should make on or use a deluxe one made for my truck? Here are my options: Attached Images __________________ 1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40.

11-13-2009, 10:13 PM	#2
Northern lights Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Whitemud Alberta Posts: 328	Re: instrument cluster option? I think you should use the custom one and sell me the old deluxe one.

11-13-2009, 10:31 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: instrument cluster option? I think you should use the custom one and sell ME the old deluxe one!! __________________ 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

11-13-2009, 10:43 PM	#4
dropped65c20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 32	Re: instrument cluster option? I am going with a custom one myself. Having a buddy of mine cut out the plate for me and will be installing Auto Meter Z series gauges. __________________ 65 c20 - Shes's rough but she's a diamond in the rough 00 Mustang GT 07 Honda CBR600RR

11-14-2009, 08:21 PM	#5
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: instrument cluster option? Here's one for a I painted the background satin black otherwise it's stock. I may get rid of the idiot lights.---Vernski:lo Attached Images

11-15-2009, 01:05 AM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: instrument cluster option? A quick Google search turned up a couple of options. Some are real triple chrome plate and some are paint systems: http://www.universalelectrocoating.c...ePictures.html http://www.cvvacuumplaters.com/ There are a bunch to pick through.

11-19-2009, 01:06 PM	#11
Rap'em Pappy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Madison, Wi Posts: 26	Re: instrument cluster option? How about with a vac gauge? Attached Images

11-19-2009, 10:48 PM	#12
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: instrument cluster option? That is sweet! __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

11-20-2009, 01:57 AM	#14
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	Re: instrument cluster option? dumb newbie question here so bear with me, are those vaccum gauges and tach (originals of course) compatible with a 350 setup? __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

11-20-2009, 09:20 AM	#15
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: instrument cluster option? the vac gauge should work fine on anything that has a vacuum source (ie any engine), tach im not 100% on, but I would imagine it would work. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

11-20-2009, 10:11 AM	#16
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: instrument cluster option? As long as the tech came from a v 8 I don't think the orginal tech will work on both i-6 and v8. It does'nt have a select switch. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

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