Center Pod in Instrument Cluster - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67RS/SSx2 · 09-02-2021, 10:41 PM

I see most center pods are just blank with a pattern, printed on the glass I suspect. Some center pods have the turn signal indicators in them (and very large). Others contain a tach.

What determines if that pod gets the large turn signal indicators? Is it a certain trim level?

Thanks!

HotWheelsFan · 09-03-2021, 01:03 AM

Turn signal indicators in the center might be for early year models? I would guess the tach would be an option rather than a trim level?

I'm sure better answers will follow...

**Already Gone** · 09-03-2021, 01:06 AM

I have a 1967 C10 and it has the big turn signal flashers in the centre pod.

**pjmoreland** · 09-03-2021, 01:49 AM

If a truck has the "AMMETER OIL GAUGE" option on the SPID, then the gauge cluster will have the four additional smaller gauge openings along the bottom, and the large center gauge opening will no longer have the turn signals and oil and "generator" warning lights. I believe certain option packages included the gauge upgrade.

67RS/SSx2 · 09-03-2021, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

If a truck has the "AMMETER OIL GAUGE" option on the SPID, then the gauge cluster will have the four additional smaller gauge openings along the bottom, and the large center gauge opening will no longer have the turn signals and oil and "generator" warning lights. I believe certain option packages included the gauge upgrade.

Thanks. This makes sense. The truck in question (not mine) does not have the AMMETER OIL GAUGE option on the SPID so the center pod with the large turn signal indicators seems to be correct for that truck.

This seems to be a bit of an unusual combination. A high percentage of the trucks I have looked at have those gauges.

Thank again!

**pjmoreland** · 09-03-2021, 10:44 PM

I am not an expert on what came as standard and optional equipment, but if you take a look at the 1972 sales brochure you will see the full gauge panel mentioned for the Cheyenne Super trim level, but not for the Cheyenne, Custom Deluxe or Custom. It is also listed as an option that could be added to any trim level, as well as a tachometer.

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...ruck-PCK-1.pdf

I have owned four 67-72 trucks over the years, and only one of them (a 72 Cheyenne Super) came from the factory with full gauges. A previous owner of my truck installed a full gauge cluster, but didn't modify the wiring harness, so it didn't work right until I made the necessary modifications.

**FirstOwner69** · 09-03-2021, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I am not an expert on what came as standard and optional equipment, but if you take a look at the 1972 sales brochure you will see the full gauge panel mentioned for the Cheyenne Super trim level, but not for the Cheyenne, Custom Deluxe or Custom. It is also listed as an option that can be added to any trim level, as well as a tachometer.

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...ruck-PCK-1.pdf

My '69 CST was built with almost every option including A/C and buckets but no gauges or power brakes. Part of the deal when we bought the truck was that they'd install power brakes before delivery. Here's a pic taken in 2010 before I started the frame off rebuild. As part of the rebuild I added gauges with tach.

EDIT: Added picture of the original purchase contract showing options and the addition of power brakes.

**57taskforce** · 09-03-2021, 11:38 PM

As said above Cheyenne super is the only trim level to have standard full gauges (tach/vac not included as standard) all others the gauge package was optional.

Jim, that’s pretty dang cool that after all these years you’ve still got all the original documentation. Not many can say they are the original owners anymore.

**FirstOwner69** · 09-04-2021, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Jim, that’s pretty dang cool that after all these years you’ve still got all the original documentation. Not many can say they are the original owners anymore.

They can't say "I'm really THAT old!" either. I also have virtually every receipt as well as a log of every gallon of gas used. Probably a bit OCD though!

palallin · 09-04-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...ruck-PCK-1.pdf

Interesting that the drawing only shows the two outer gauges on the bottom. . . .

jumpsoffrock · 09-04-2021, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by palallin

Interesting that the drawing only shows the two outer gauges on the bottom. . . .

And that the tach has a gauge in it. Like they intended the tach area to be the oil guage or something UNLESS you ordered a tach then they'd give you the two other spaces.

lol thought this through too much.

BROWN 70 · 09-04-2021, 03:23 PM

Hi guys, mine has a vacuum gauge installed in the center pod. it looks to be a old pontiac gauge. but it looks stock. I like it. BROWN 70

09-02-2021, 10:41 PM	#1
67RS/SSx2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 253	Center Pod in Instrument Cluster I see most center pods are just blank with a pattern, printed on the glass I suspect. Some center pods have the turn signal indicators in them (and very large). Others contain a tach. What determines if that pod gets the large turn signal indicators? Is it a certain trim level? Thanks! __________________ 1972 C20 402/TH400/3.54 Highlander 1969 Camaro RS with SS trim, 1967 Camaro RS/SS (sold) 1983 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 crew cab (sold) 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super (sold) 1984 Chevy Silverado C20 crew cab (bought new by my uncle, in the family until I sold it)

09-03-2021, 01:03 AM	#2
HotWheelsFan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189	Re: Center Pod in Instrument Cluster Turn signal indicators in the center might be for early year models? I would guess the tach would be an option rather than a trim level? I'm sure better answers will follow... __________________ 1970 C20 Long Bed Fleetside - Restoration My truck videos - Youtube

09-03-2021, 01:06 AM	#3
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,149	Re: Center Pod in Instrument Cluster I have a 1967 C10 and it has the big turn signal flashers in the centre pod. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

09-03-2021, 01:49 AM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,066	Re: Center Pod in Instrument Cluster If a truck has the "AMMETER OIL GAUGE" option on the SPID, then the gauge cluster will have the four additional smaller gauge openings along the bottom, and the large center gauge opening will no longer have the turn signals and oil and "generator" warning lights. I believe certain option packages included the gauge upgrade. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 09-03-2021 at 03:56 PM.

09-03-2021, 10:44 PM	#6
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,066	Re: Center Pod in Instrument Cluster I am not an expert on what came as standard and optional equipment, but if you take a look at the 1972 sales brochure you will see the full gauge panel mentioned for the Cheyenne Super trim level, but not for the Cheyenne, Custom Deluxe or Custom. It is also listed as an option that could be added to any trim level, as well as a tachometer. https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...ruck-PCK-1.pdf I have owned four 67-72 trucks over the years, and only one of them (a 72 Cheyenne Super) came from the factory with full gauges. A previous owner of my truck installed a full gauge cluster, but didn't modify the wiring harness, so it didn't work right until I made the necessary modifications. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 09-03-2021 at 10:49 PM.

09-03-2021, 11:38 PM	#8
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,518	Re: Center Pod in Instrument Cluster As said above Cheyenne super is the only trim level to have standard full gauges (tach/vac not included as standard) all others the gauge package was optional. Jim, that’s pretty dang cool that after all these years you’ve still got all the original documentation. Not many can say they are the original owners anymore. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

09-04-2021, 03:23 PM	#12
BROWN 70 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: central oregon Posts: 160	Re: Center Pod in Instrument Cluster Hi guys, mine has a vacuum gauge installed in the center pod. it looks to be a old pontiac gauge. but it looks stock. I like it. BROWN 70

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