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#1 Crackers222

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Posted 31 August 2017 - 03:32 PM

 Hi all,

 

I have recently purchased this GTR dash. Hopefully the attachments turn out.

It is stamped on the back in a triangle with 9 at top, then 7 - 73 at the bottom. I assume it is from a "73 beast. Is it possible that it was from an XU-1 or just generic '73 I note what appears to be an extra lamp at top centre for something. can anyone tell me what this is please? I think I read somewher that this modification was only for '73 models. 

I also note the fuel guage is not original. Did the GTR dashes come out with different guage locations? I had an LJ GTR back in "85 and I am sure that this instrument config is the same as mine was but I have seen other dashes with different configs.

Any tips or links to threads for installing into a '71 S 4dr would be appreciated

 

Thanks in advance

Cheers

 

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Posted 31 August 2017 - 03:50 PM

Hi

 

It is from the last half of 1973 (metric instruments) - it was the gauge cluster that was standard on GTRs XU-1s and optional on other models. The light at centre top is the brake fail/handbrake light that was relocated from the centre bottom from 1/1/73. The fuel gauge is not original.

 

To install it easily, you would need the correct wiring loom - but I am sure that some folks have a workaround for that.

 

Cheers

 

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Posted 31 August 2017 - 06:22 PM

Thanks Bazza.
Time to get the glasses out and start looking at some wiring diagrams 😊

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Posted 31 August 2017 - 06:55 PM

You can modify a standard loom with out to much trouble,all that's needed is the ammeter feed and a tachometer wire

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Posted 31 August 2017 - 07:41 PM

Thanks Hutch.
I think I might need extra bulb holders for the instruments. I will do some more research.
Cheers

Edited by Crackers222, 31 August 2017 - 07:44 PM.


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Posted 31 August 2017 - 08:08 PM

Thanks Hutch.
I think I might need extra bulb holders for the instruments. I will do some more research.
Cheers

The globe holders for the 2" gauges are different from the std instrument globe holders and the globe holder for the GEN light is different again.



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Posted 31 August 2017 - 09:58 PM

Aaron sumners has those globe holders also
he has converted my std lc wiring to suit
gtr dash instrumentation.
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Posted 01 September 2017 - 11:16 AM

Aaron sumners has those globe holders also
he has converted my std lc wiring to suit
gtr dash instrumentation.
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Thanks for the info. I'll sus this out



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Posted 01 September 2017 - 12:49 PM

Pic of the 4 push in holders just to show you.
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Posted 01 September 2017 - 01:14 PM

curiosity makes me ask, how much is a XU! dash worth?  i saw one at a swap for 1000 bucks the other day, the same price he was asking for a set of triple cd175 strommys on a holden manifold



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Posted 01 September 2017 - 01:35 PM

curiosity makes me ask, how much is a XU! dash worth?  i saw one at a swap for 1000 bucks the other day, the same price he was asking for a set of triple cd175 strommys on a holden manifold

I've only searched recently and I have seen varied prices ranging from $250 -$1000, depending on condition, original instruments and if it comes with a loom. I talked got mine $325 but fuel guage is not original and no loom.



Pic of the 4 push in holders just to show you.
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Thanks again MAZ,

This will help with sourcing what I need,

Cheers

Pedro.



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Posted 12 October 2017 - 07:14 PM

So can anyone tell me if the odometer is in miles or kilometres for this cluster?


Edited by Crackers222, 12 October 2017 - 07:23 PM.


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Posted 12 October 2017 - 07:40 PM

Klms on the outside, MPh on the inside "dual scale" 200 = "roughly" 120

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Posted 12 October 2017 - 07:58 PM

So can anyone tell me if the odometer is in miles or kilometres for this cluster?

The odometer in OEM dual scale speedometers records the distance travelled in kilometers.


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Posted 12 October 2017 - 08:22 PM

The odometer in OEM dual scale speedometers records the distance travelled in kilometers.


I should have actually read the question, or borrowed Dave's glasses, sorry mate, i thought it said speedometer. Thanks for the fix up Dave. Gary

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Posted 12 October 2017 - 09:42 PM

Your instrument cluster is from a GTR/XU1 as it is fitted with a 120mph speedo. Gauge instrumentation fitted to S/SL models had 100mph speedos.

 

Secondly, the ammeter/oil pressure gauges have been reversed at some stage.

 

Thirdly, the temperature/fuel guages have also been reversed from how they were originally assembled, but that is only for LJ models.They are currently in the correct position for LC configuration.

 

Cheers,

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Posted 13 October 2017 - 10:00 AM

I should have actually read the question, or borrowed Dave's glasses, sorry mate, i thought it said speedometer. Thanks for the fix up Dave. Gary

haha Gary. I have the same issue. Can't see with them, can't see without them. Thanks



The odometer in OEM dual scale speedometers records the distance travelled in kilometers.

Thanks Dave  :D



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Posted 13 October 2017 - 10:05 AM

Your instrument cluster is from a GTR/XU1 as it is fitted with a 120mph speedo. Gauge instrumentation fitted to S/SL models had 100mph speedos.

 

Secondly, the ammeter/oil pressure gauges have been reversed at some stage.

 

Thirdly, the temperature/fuel guages have also been reversed from how they were originally assembled, but that is only for LJ models.They are currently in the correct position for LC configuration.

 

Cheers,

JPXU1 :spoton:

Hey, thanks.

 

This is useful information. I wasn't aware that the cluster was from a GTR XU-1 so maybe it's a good score.  The fuel gauge is not original but i was suspecting gauges may not be in correct spots. I had a '72 LJ GTR in the 80'sand I know they were in different locations in it compared to this cluster. Appreciated.  Pedro  :D

 

Edit, my bad you say GTR or XU-1. Got it, Thanks again.


Edited by Crackers222, 13 October 2017 - 10:10 AM.


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Posted 13 October 2017 - 11:07 AM

Worst thing is Pedro, i don't actually need or have glasses, i just read it fast and didn't pay enough attention otherwise id have an excuse, Gary.

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Posted 13 October 2017 - 05:26 PM

Your instrument cluster is from a GTR/XU1 as it is fitted with a 120mph speedo. Gauge instrumentation fitted to S/SL models had 100mph speedos.
 
Secondly, the ammeter/oil pressure gauges have been reversed at some stage.
 
Thirdly, the temperature/fuel guages have also been reversed from how they were originally assembled, but that is only for LJ models.They are currently in the correct position for LC configuration.
 
Cheers,
JPXU1 :spoton:


I'm sorry but this myth about the 120mph/200kph speedometer is about to be busted.

My two door S model has the above mentioned speedometer fitted from the factory along with all its other optional upgrades. Maybe this became std in all the sports instrument clusters in the second half of 73??

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Posted 13 October 2017 - 05:34 PM

I'm sorry but this myth about the 120mph/200kph speedometer is about to be busted.

My two door S model has the above mentioned speedometer fitted from the factory along with all its other optional upgrades. Maybe this became std in all the sports instrument clusters in the second half of 73??

Back in 1980 I looked at a Chateau Mauve 5/72 LJ 82311 that was for sale. Optioned with 173 M20 disc brakes and sports instrument cluster which had the 120mph speedo.  

Man it had more rust than the Cherry Venture :)


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Posted 13 October 2017 - 06:55 PM

I can remember a 73 4 cylinder 4 speed lj when i was younger, 1 owner had a factory sports dash & console & it wasn't the only 1, seemed more common in the 73 models. It was optional like other things . Gary

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Posted 13 October 2017 - 07:18 PM

Hi

 

The parts catalogue also supports the view that all speedos fitted to gauge clusters were 120 mph/200kph.

This pic is from late '73 owners manual (note that the fascia is not a '73).

 

Cheers

 

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Posted 13 October 2017 - 07:50 PM

Top work Bazza, Gary.

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Posted 14 October 2017 - 08:07 AM

A shame that many people swapped out the original fuel gauge, when all it needed was a new resistor.






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