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orangeuavol · 03-13-2005, 10:37 PM

I may be a little biased, but I think it looks great!

orangeuavol · 03-13-2005, 10:44 PM

finished the tailgate as well.

Alexis · 03-13-2005, 11:03 PM

NICE!!!!!!

the gauges look so shiney I got to put on my

Nice work on the tailgate.

JBstor · 03-13-2005, 11:53 PM

That looks Great!

It may just be my monitor, or the pic, but are the dash pad and steering column a brown, or black?

I ask because I am getting close to decision time on interior colors and seats. I will be painting the original light red, and was considering a brown/tan combo instead of black.

JB

jhow66 · 03-14-2005, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JBstor

That looks Great!

It may just be my monitor, or the pic, but are the dash pad and steering column a brown, or black?

I ask because I am getting close to decision time on interior colors and seats. I will be painting the original light red, and was considering a brown/tan combo instead of black.

JB

Dark Saddle (orangeuavol's dad and "helper")

krue · 03-14-2005, 12:52 AM

Very nice!

sganje · 03-14-2005, 12:55 AM

Hey Nice gauges. I really liked what you did. What kind of tach and where did you get it? I would like to do something like that also. thanks.

jhow66 · 03-14-2005, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sganje

Hey Nice gauges. I really liked what you did. What kind of tach and where did you get it? I would like to do something like that also. thanks.

AutoGauge (by Autometer) #ATM 23001 (3 3/4") from Summit-$54.88

vtblazer · 03-14-2005, 07:47 AM

Nice to see someone getting away from "another" black interior.
I like the color combo, great choice.

Turning into a one of a kind blazer.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-14-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Turning into a one of a kind blazer.

69c10tx · 03-29-2005, 11:34 PM

Are you sure on the part number for the tach
ATM-2301 is external and ATM-2302 is internal

If external mind giving me a quick note on the installation

orangeuavol · 03-30-2005, 12:01 AM

It is an external type. We cut the lense and made a mounting bracket for the back side of the cluster.

bpmcgee · 03-30-2005, 12:06 AM

Looks nice! Only one problem -- you're almost out of gas!!

71jimmy · 03-30-2005, 12:35 AM

Really sharp. I'm thinking of getting an aftermarket tach also. Been reading that the originals aren't very accurate to start with and even worse with electronic ignition. Be interested if you could show us how you did it.

jhow66 · 03-30-2005, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

Really sharp. I'm thinking of getting an aftermarket tach also. Been reading that the originals aren't very accurate to start with and even worse with electronic ignition. Be interested if you could show us how you did it.

I will take a shot at it.
1--From front of dash scribe a circle on lens in center hole (when you cut it out make it slightly larger).
2--next cut the same size hole in inner green bucket.
3--cut hole in back cover that the tach will fit thru (it will be a little larger then the other 2 holes as the tach tapers out a little ).
4-put the dash back together (screw here and there) and set the tach in hole.
5--measure from back pan to top of tach (where screw is).
6--make bracket as shown in red on photo (make slightly shorter so when you tighten screws (yellow in photo) it will tighten tach against bezel).
7--drill hole in bracket (blue screw in photo--screw will have to be a little longer then the one in tach).
8--You can now put everything back together.
9--any questions feel free to ask.
10--almost forgot--you will need a tach printed circuit (you will also need to make the hole in printed circuit larger by cutting out more of the blank green area).

71jimmy · 03-30-2005, 03:31 AM

Wow, that was a quick reply. Thanks, great info. Hadn't thought about the tach printed circuit. What did you use to cut the lens? Thanks

East End K5 · 03-30-2005, 08:33 AM

real sharp! You are setting the tone on a how to do it yourself resto!

**Yukon Jack** · 03-30-2005, 08:58 AM

That looks great!

jhow66 · 03-30-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

Wow, that was a quick reply. Thanks, great info. Hadn't thought about the tach printed circuit. What did you use to cut the lens? Thanks

Dremal tool with the cut off wheels (the ones that cause you to recite your Sunday School lesson backward a few times before you get thru). Also use the same for the metal holes.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-30-2005, 12:40 PM

Tha blazer is turning into a very nice ride...

JayDubBlazer · 03-30-2005, 04:48 PM

your not biased it does look great

03-13-2005, 10:37 PM	#1
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	"Houston...all instruments are a go!" I may be a little biased, but I think it looks great! Attached Images __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

03-13-2005, 10:44 PM	#2
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	finished the tailgate as well. Attached Images __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

03-14-2005, 12:52 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Very nice! __________________ "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"

03-14-2005, 12:55 AM	#7
sganje Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	Hey Nice gauges. I really liked what you did. What kind of tach and where did you get it? I would like to do something like that also. thanks. __________________ 1970 Blazer 4WD fixing rust. Does it every end!

03-14-2005, 07:47 AM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Clean! Nice to see someone getting away from "another" black interior. I like the color combo, great choice. Turning into a one of a kind blazer.

03-13-2005, 11:03 PM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	NICE!!!!!! the gauges look so shiney I got to put on my Nice work on the tailgate.

03-13-2005, 11:53 PM	#4
JBstor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 66	That looks Great! It may just be my monitor, or the pic, but are the dash pad and steering column a brown, or black? I ask because I am getting close to decision time on interior colors and seats. I will be painting the original light red, and was considering a brown/tan combo instead of black. JB

03-29-2005, 11:34 PM	#11
69c10tx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2	Are you sure on the part number for the tach ATM-2301 is external and ATM-2302 is internal If external mind giving me a quick note on the installation

03-30-2005, 12:01 AM	#12
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	It is an external type. We cut the lense and made a mounting bracket for the back side of the cluster. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

03-30-2005, 12:06 AM	#13
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Looks nice! Only one problem -- you're almost out of gas!!

03-30-2005, 12:35 AM	#14
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Really sharp. I'm thinking of getting an aftermarket tach also. Been reading that the originals aren't very accurate to start with and even worse with electronic ignition. Be interested if you could show us how you did it. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-30-2005, 03:31 AM	#16
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Wow, that was a quick reply. Thanks, great info. Hadn't thought about the tach printed circuit. What did you use to cut the lens? Thanks __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-30-2005, 08:33 AM	#17
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	real sharp! You are setting the tone on a how to do it yourself resto! __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

03-30-2005, 08:58 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	That looks great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-30-2005, 12:40 PM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Tha blazer is turning into a very nice ride... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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03-30-2005, 04:48 PM	#21
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