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| | | | Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,435 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,435 | I'm pretty sure I've read a post on converting the stock ammeter in our trucks to be a voltmeter, but I haven't been able to find the post. Would someone with better search skills than I please do it for me?
I'm looking for a friend who wants a voltmeter in the stock gauge cluster. It probably involves ripping out the ammeter guts and replacing it with voltmeter guts, but what parts are used?
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 121 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 121 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,066 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,066 | Good call el. In that Tech Tip is also a link back for further discussion in the Electrical Bay. Hope this helps.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,435 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2022 Posts: 2,435 |
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | I too, would like a voltmeter for my '50, but I do not want to do any dash crawling to do it.
I ordered a unit which plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. It looks like a plug for cell phone charging wires with a digital display for volts.
I haven't received it yet. I'll let you know if its worth a dern.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,677 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,677 | I too, would like a voltmeter for my '50, but I do not want to do any dash crawling to do it.
I ordered a unit which plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. It looks like a plug for cell phone charging wires with a digital display for volts.
I haven't received it yet. I'll let you know if its worth a dern. I have such a device in my 51. It does work as my voltmeter and it charges my phone. Pretty handy. I’ve checked its accuracy with a multimeter. Seems fairly correct. I don’t know how long it will last, but when it croaks it’s only $10-$20 for another one.
1951 3100
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