If you can get a angle off the taper 37 degree would make it a JIC fitting, often used in high pressure hydraulic hose applications. 45 degree would be SAE.
Sorry about that I miss read your post.
I have done a few Monte Carlo gauge dash swaps. Aside from the sending units you heed the gauge housing with the printed circuit. you will have to add the Tach wire and filter I also always added the 10ohm resistance wire to excite the alternator into...
I had a 1986 with the Z15 option package and the F41. Had the thinnest diameter GM bar in the rear (1/2 - 5/8 depending where it was measured from)
Was a Mexico plant build and I was the 3rd owner. Still looked to be a full GM install.
Jack,
I had a 85mph speedometer converted to a 115mph for my 86 El Camino many years back. As well they repaired the needle bounce in a 1980 9C1 police speedometer I have in my 79 Monte Carlo.
They are located outside Syracuse NY but I'm not sure they still service the older units anymore...
Congratulations to both Jr. Mechanic and Dad. Father / Son projects build memories and bonds that last forever.
Having the first project be a Gen 3 Monte Carlo is awesome.
Looking forward to the updates.
Congratulations to both!!(y)
Mine was also a Mexico build. Black dash inserts trimmed with silver pin stripes no SS badging anywhere.
The SPID in mine was found on the plastic floor panel on the passenger side near the spare tire "seat belt". next to the jacking instructions located in the "Smugglers Nook". Some have found...
Welcome!
I had the exact same 86 El Camino years back. If you find the SPID it should have a Z15 code which was the non Choo Choo SS package.
Ended up doing a color change and 355 small block swap.
Looking forward to the updates.
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