Volt Gauge Conversion Kits
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Hello all,
I am now offering a volt gauge conversion kit for all of you who may be interested in one. The kit will come with a volt gauge (76 + Chevy truck) The rear small tin (glass beaded and painted) and the 3 pieces of wiring which will be come with #6 eyelets soldered to 14 gauge wire and shrink tube. I will also include the additional nuts required for installation. The temp gauge is not included and must be swapped from your original cluster set up. I can provide temp gauges for an additional charge if needed. Options are the use of the factory amp gauge face and needle or the 76 + gauge face that has 8,13 and 18 volts. The 76 + volt gauge face does need some extensive modification to fit and look right in the cluster. I have attached photos to show the differences in the faces. Please ask questions. I will provide a link with instructions for those who request them. I am asking $150.00 shipped within the CONUS. Thank you for looking, I hope all of you have a great Christmas. Take care, Tom |
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Tom,
Merry Christmas! For my understanding, the temp gauge that is original to our trucks must be changed for a newer temp gauge? Thank you for offering a kit like this, Bruce |
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Looks good Tom, thanks for doing this.
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Yes, you can use your original temp gauge. Other than sharing the same tin work it is completely separate from the amp/volt gauge.
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TBONE If you use the original face and needle, do you just swap them on to the 76 gauge? Does this require any modification?
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So the ammeter circuits on the board are taped back and not used? If that is the case, you could run a volt meter instead of an ammeter when switching from a non gauge cluster to a gauge cluster, and not have to cut into your harness or modify it, or add fuses as described by gmcpauls instructions...is this correct?
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Yes and no. First think of the amp gauge as a completely separate function than the other gauges. You have 2 wires in the cluster connector that power the amp gauge. One in the #1 terminal and one in the #12 terminal. These need to be added to the harness for a non gauge harness to work with a gauge cluster. I have always suggested that a person run the wiring just like factory with the 4 amp fuses in line as well. The rest of the gauges (fuel and temp) need to be wired as shown in GMC Pauls directions. Most of the wiring is there, it just needs to be changed by removing the terminals from the connector and placing them in the correct location for a gauge cluster. For those who are converting from a non gauge to a gauge cluster, adding a volt gauge is much easier than wiring for an amp gauge. As far as circuit board, as long as the "amp" gauge wiring is not live (under power) it does not matter how you do it. It can be as simple as removing the two 4 amp in line fuses, taping the circuit board back (as in my photos) or actually removing the #1 and #12 terminals from the cluster connector and taping them off. Hope this helps and thank you for the questions. Have a Merry Christmas, Tom |
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i just sent you a private message. tks
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[QUOTE=TBONE1964;6970666]Hi Scott,
Yes and no. First think of the amp gauge as a completely separate function than the other gauges. You have 2 wires in the cluster connector that power the amp gauge. One in the #1 terminal and one in the #12 terminal. These need to be added to the harness for a non gauge harness to work with a gauge cluster. I have always suggested that a person run the wiring just like factory with the 4 amp fuses in line as well. Exactly...since the ammeter is independent, Do you still need to do this step if you run a volt meter instead? The rest of the process is just a matter of switching pins around in the plug it looks like. Thanks for your info and Merry Christmas as well! |
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The volt gauge only needs a power and ground to work. That power and ground can come from anywhere but it is easiest to get right next door at the temp gauge as shown in my photo. I suggest those who have a existing amp gauge, remove power from the circuit board by what ever method they see best in there situation. |
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Thank you, Tom |
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Very nice when I get to this point in my build I will be in touch!
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Take care and Merry Christmas, Tom |
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Tom,
I will take one Merry Xmas Jess Quote:
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Do you want the factory amp gauge face or the 76 + face? I will PM you when everything is ready. Thank you very much and Merry Christmas too you, Tom |
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nice work Tom! Glad someone is taking the time to make all these cool little upgrade kits as well as resto the clusters. Hope business is booming - great products.
I'm not in the market for one of these just now - but for folks just joining the board and wondering, etc - Tom is great to deal with and a good friend - he's helped me out in my own dash restos since I like to tinker with them myself. He provided some hard to find parts for a tach conversion and I'd buy any of his products in a heartbeat. Thanks again and Merry Christmas! |
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id like to to have the 76+ look kind of like that maybe the next one will keep stock lookin:)
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I hope you and your family have a great Christmas as well. Take care, Tom |
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I will take one, 76 + gauge face that has 8,13 and 18 volts. Merry Xmas Wizo |
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I will get one ready for you and send you a PM when ready to ship. Should be before the end of the weekend. Have a good Christmas, Tom |
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Tom! I would like one as well, sent you a PM.
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Looks great Tom!
I'll take one with the 76+ face. PM me your OR address and I will get you a MO in the mail next week if this good for you. Merry Christmas! |
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Tom, I'll take a factory amp gauge kit. PM me when your ready. Lee
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Tom, you and Heather have a Merry Christmas! ;)
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I hope you and Mary Ann are having a great Christmas too ;) I will give you a ring in a few days. Take care, Tom |
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Thank you, I will send you a PM later with details. Have a great Christmas, Tom |
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I'm interested in a setup to use the stock gauge. Is it $65 as well?
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You would like the "amp" gauge face on the volt gauge so it looks stock? Yes, they are also $65.00 Thank you for the interest, Tom |
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Have a good weekend. I will look for your MO and let you know when I have your kit ready to ship. Take care, Tom |
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For those who are interested, here are some photos of what the finished conversion kit looks like.
They do look much better when installed in a cluster :) Everything is included to install and function. Thank you all who have purchased and have interest. Take care, Tom |
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Hey Tom! I'll take one! Old style setup (pre 76 ammeter) i.e for my 71 with existing gauge package.
PM me when you're ready and I'll get $$$ to you. It will look good in that beautiful cluster you made for me! B/R, Randy |
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Count me in for one with the original face. Just let me know payment details
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Thank you so much. I will send PM now with details. Take care, Tom |
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Thank you very much, Tom |
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I'm in.
Let me know when and where to send the dough. |
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