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Andy4639 · 11-19-2019, 12:44 AM

This is the second dash outer shell I have found like this.

Why is the steering column part not cutout? I can't figure it out why it would have been sold.
Just makes me wonder.

**Curtb1971** · 11-19-2019, 01:09 AM

Andy, that's a bezel for a c40+ The firewall and angle of the steering column were different then the light duty trucks. Hope that helps

Andy4639 · 11-19-2019, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Curtb1971

Andy, that's a bezel for a c40+ The firewall and angle of the steering column were different then the light duty trucks. Hope that helps

Well there you go! I never knew this and never looked at a C-40 i guess.

Thanks I learned something today!

**LockDoc** · 11-19-2019, 11:24 AM

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Quite a few of the tach dashes you see are from the C-40, 50 & 60 trucks. Unless the bezels have been swapped out, that is how you can tell. No big deal, you can just cut the plastic out to the upper line and put it in.....

LockDoc

Andy4639 · 11-19-2019, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Quite a few of the tach dashes you see are from the C-40, 50 & 60 trucks. Unless the bezels have been swapped out, that is how you can tell. No big deal, you can just cut the plastic out to the upper line and put it in.....

LockDoc

That's what I'm planning to do. I got a couple of dashes I'm going to repaint and fix up just to have if I ever need one.

**special-K** · 11-20-2019, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

That's what I'm planning to do. I got a couple of dashes I'm going to repaint and fix up just to have if I ever need one.

And have as wall hangers till then, right?

Andy4639 · 11-20-2019, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

And have as wall hangers till then, right?

Correct sir!

I have some different paint schemes I want to try out as well .

**burb71** · 11-23-2019, 10:35 PM

I pulled a gauge cluster from a medium duty truck, and one of the red warning lights a the bottom of the fuel gauge says (tandem lock) when you start the truck.
So use a fuel gauge from a light duty truck.

**special-K** · 11-23-2019, 11:12 PM

^^^ Or just not a tandem medium duty. I wonder if (single rear) air brake trucks still use the brake warning light

11-19-2019, 12:44 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Explain this please... This is the second dash outer shell I have found like this. Why is the steering column part not cutout? I can't figure it out why it would have been sold. Just makes me wonder. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-19-2019, 01:09 AM	#2
Curtb1971 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Erie Colorado Posts: 1,007	Re: Explain this please... Andy, that's a bezel for a c40+ The firewall and angle of the steering column were different then the light duty trucks. Hope that helps __________________ 1971 LSX "Bonnie" build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8026381 paypal is curtbarton1971@yahoo.com

11-19-2019, 11:24 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,327	Re: Explain this please... - Quite a few of the tach dashes you see are from the C-40, 50 & 60 trucks. Unless the bezels have been swapped out, that is how you can tell. No big deal, you can just cut the plastic out to the upper line and put it in..... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-23-2019, 10:35 PM	#8
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,711	Re: Explain this please... I pulled a gauge cluster from a medium duty truck, and one of the red warning lights a the bottom of the fuel gauge says (tandem lock) when you start the truck. So use a fuel gauge from a light duty truck.

11-23-2019, 11:12 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Explain this please... ^^^ Or just not a tandem medium duty. I wonder if (single rear) air brake trucks still use the brake warning light __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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