1979 Chevrolet Caprice Estate

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    The gauge cluster was offered even before downsizing as early as '75/76.

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    Oh sorry, guess I wasn't clear. Yes, JWDTENN that's right. In fact, the image you posted is what my '75 CE had. I was referring to the four circles that are appearing in this '79's ad. That design also had a fuel economy gauge, but I thought that came out in the early-mid '80's.

    Thanks for the trip down memory lane though....I sure miss my '75!
     
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    The redesigned gauge cluster for the downsized Caprice/Impala was available from 1977 on.

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    Ah! That answers my question! Below is what I was picturing from circa 1983:

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    I think the Fuel Economy Gauge worked off of engine vacuum did it not?
     
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    Yes I believe it did.
     
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    That was awhile go and wasn't sure if I remembered that right. Fuel saving Gimmicks of the day! Kind of like leaned out carbs.
     
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    Such "gimmicks" continue today. My '15 Malibu (as do many cars today) has the same thing but in digital format: "Instant mpg".
     
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    Returning to our regularly scheduled program.....

    This still appears to be for sale. :)
     
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    Sold? Ad is gone. This was a super nice looking '79 Caprice Estate. Hope it found a worthy home.
     
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    Looks great.

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