What do do with old 67-72 dash insert? (7-hole) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shifty · 06-23-2022, 04:19 PM

Hey y'all, I've been cleaning out the shop and pulled this relic out of a corner.

There's no freebie section and I can't post it in the parts area (sub expired), should I feel bad about throwing it in the garbage? I'm not the creative type, so I can't think of anything fun to do. We have anyone on the forum who rebuilds dashes that could use it? I can't remember who back in the day was refurb'ing dashes.

Not looking for money. Just a good home where it may get used.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-23-2022, 05:30 PM

I hear you. I have a bunch of parts for cars that I've had but are long gone. A lot are new in the box. I have no use for them but I can't bear to throw them out. Hopefully someone can use it.

Member TBONE1964 is a dash guy. Maybe he might want it.

**Stocker** · 06-23-2022, 06:04 PM

Hope you can find a home for it. I can't throw out parts either. Still have OEM mirrors, front bumper, AM radio, air cleaner, points-type distributor..... and maybe a few other things that have been replaced on my K20 over the years.
If I ever get rid of the truck, those parts just might go with it.

yuccales · 06-23-2022, 06:50 PM

Just a thought. Why not keep it and carefully cut out temperature and put it where everyone puts the vac gauge. Use it for a trans temp gauge?

shifty · 06-23-2022, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Just a thought. Why not keep it and carefully cut out temperature and put it where everyone puts the vac gauge. Use it for a trans temp gauge?

Oh, I don't have my '68 anymore, so nothing to put it into. Another member bought my '68, finished off the last bit of work then put a bunch more work into it and tried to sell if back for like 10x what I sold it for. I wanted it, I just don't have that kinda money and gave him a freaking smokin' deal on the sale

I'm getting ready to overhaul my shop space. Can't make it any bigger, but I can at least make it better. In the process, I've unearthed a few parts. Some I sent to another member here. Had I found this, I would've sent it also. But ...

I'll ping TBONE, thanks for the suggestion Paul.

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-23-2022, 10:43 PM

In the 60-66 message board, there's a thread called the "paying it forward" thread. It's a thread for doing exactly what you want to do with this lens, give it to someone who can use it. There might be one for the 67-72 section, but if not, you can start a thread in the 67-72 message board about your desire to give it to someone.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-24-2022, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Hope you can find a home for it. I can't throw out parts either. Still have OEM mirrors, front bumper, AM radio, air cleaner, points-type distributor..... and maybe a few other things that have been replaced on my K20 over the years.
If I ever get rid of the truck, those parts just might go with it.

I always try to include parts with anything I sell. The problem is if I can find them .

wimbo420 · 04-17-2024, 07:53 AM

Two year old thread, but what the heck. I could use that insert in my 72 c10... the one i have is pretty fogged up...

**LockDoc** · 04-17-2024, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wimbo420

Two year old thread, but what the heck. I could use that insert in my 72 c10... the one i have is pretty fogged up...

PM me your address and I will send you one. It may not be perfect but it sounds like it will be better than what you have.

LockDoc
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06-23-2022, 04:19 PM	#1
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	What do do with old 67-72 dash insert? (7-hole) Hey y'all, I've been cleaning out the shop and pulled this relic out of a corner. There's no freebie section and I can't post it in the parts area (sub expired), should I feel bad about throwing it in the garbage? I'm not the creative type, so I can't think of anything fun to do. We have anyone on the forum who rebuilds dashes that could use it? I can't remember who back in the day was refurb'ing dashes. Not looking for money. Just a good home where it may get used. Attached Images __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

06-23-2022, 05:30 PM	#2
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,413	Re: What do do with old 67-72 dash insert? (7-hole) I hear you. I have a bunch of parts for cars that I've had but are long gone. A lot are new in the box. I have no use for them but I can't bear to throw them out. Hopefully someone can use it. Member TBONE1964 is a dash guy. Maybe he might want it. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

06-23-2022, 06:04 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,498	Re: What do do with old 67-72 dash insert? (7-hole) Hope you can find a home for it. I can't throw out parts either. Still have OEM mirrors, front bumper, AM radio, air cleaner, points-type distributor..... and maybe a few other things that have been replaced on my K20 over the years. If I ever get rid of the truck, those parts just might go with it. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-23-2022, 06:50 PM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,589	Re: What do do with old 67-72 dash insert? (7-hole) Just a thought. Why not keep it and carefully cut out temperature and put it where everyone puts the vac gauge. Use it for a trans temp gauge?

06-23-2022, 10:43 PM	#6
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,425	Re: What do do with old 67-72 dash insert? (7-hole) In the 60-66 message board, there's a thread called the "paying it forward" thread. It's a thread for doing exactly what you want to do with this lens, give it to someone who can use it. There might be one for the 67-72 section, but if not, you can start a thread in the 67-72 message board about your desire to give it to someone. __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-17-2024, 07:53 AM	#8
wimbo420 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Grand Prairie Posts: 1	Re: What do do with old 67-72 dash insert? (7-hole) Two year old thread, but what the heck. I could use that insert in my 72 c10... the one i have is pretty fogged up...



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