How do I remove the gauge panel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jugernot · 09-18-2011, 09:05 PM

Is there a trick to getting out of the dash. I removed the screws but can't get it past the top of the opening and steering column. Do I need to loosen and lower the steering column?

teeitup · 09-18-2011, 09:12 PM

yes sometimes you will need to do that to get one out

**too much stuff** · 09-18-2011, 09:17 PM

Did you disconnect the speedo cable, wiring, and oil line? If it has a factory tach, you may have to lower the column to get it out cleanly, otherwise not.

cpisani70@aol.com · 09-18-2011, 09:49 PM

Once you are certain all the wires,lines and cables are disconnected it should come out
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oldblue1968chevy · 09-18-2011, 10:42 PM

Wiper/headilght swithc?

Wipers have a little screw that you gotta remove (this side of the dash)

Lights have a 'button' on the top of the switch behind the dash you gotta push down and pull the switch out from this side of the dahs

teeitup · 09-18-2011, 11:22 PM

I've had some trucks over the years that I had too let steering column down to get the gauge setup out. They weren't tachs just regular gauge setups

jugernot · 09-18-2011, 11:49 PM

Thanks for all the responses, but is not the harness, oil line, speed-o cable, light or wiper switch that is preventing me from getting it out. The bottom of the guage panel is snug against the column and the inside metal gauge housing of the gauge panel is catching on the top of the gauge panel opening on the dash. I hope this description gives a visual of the issue.

I remember having the same issue before I had all the gauges hooked up.

**too much stuff** · 09-18-2011, 11:55 PM

Just a couple of bolts will drop the column enough to get it out. You shouldn't have to drop it all the way.

MikeyMan · 09-19-2011, 06:23 AM

I've had the same issue.
Spent alot of time prying, wedging, squeezing, and cursing trying to remove and install gauge panels. Even used a bottle jack once! I never thought about lowering the steering column back then.
My most recent project, removed a couple bolts and let the column drop a little bit.
Gauges then pulled right out. Piece of cake.
Wish I had Internet and this site 20 years ago!

scorchingeng · 09-21-2011, 07:00 PM

I drop the steering column and let it sag every time. Remove the metal cover, then 2 bolts for the support hoop. Easy and prevents scratching your gauge bezel. I know, because I have pulled my cluster so many times because I am too cheap to buy all new gauges at once, so over the years I have replaced them all.

jugernot · 09-25-2011, 10:03 PM

Well, I had to remove the Ebrake handle, its attachement bracket, the U clamp holding the column and then let the column hang free, to get the gauge panel out.

Thanks for all the input.

09-18-2011, 09:05 PM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	How do I remove the gauge panel? Is there a trick to getting out of the dash. I removed the screws but can't get it past the top of the opening and steering column. Do I need to loosen and lower the steering column? __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

09-18-2011, 09:12 PM	#2
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? yes sometimes you will need to do that to get one out __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

09-18-2011, 09:17 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,764	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? Did you disconnect the speedo cable, wiring, and oil line? If it has a factory tach, you may have to lower the column to get it out cleanly, otherwise not. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-18-2011, 09:49 PM	#4
cpisani70@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 260	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? Once you are certain all the wires,lines and cables are disconnected it should come out Posted via Mobile Device

09-18-2011, 10:42 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? Wiper/headilght swithc? Wipers have a little screw that you gotta remove (this side of the dash) Lights have a 'button' on the top of the switch behind the dash you gotta push down and pull the switch out from this side of the dahs __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-18-2011, 11:22 PM	#6
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? I've had some trucks over the years that I had too let steering column down to get the gauge setup out. They weren't tachs just regular gauge setups __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

09-18-2011, 11:49 PM	#7
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? Thanks for all the responses, but is not the harness, oil line, speed-o cable, light or wiper switch that is preventing me from getting it out. The bottom of the guage panel is snug against the column and the inside metal gauge housing of the gauge panel is catching on the top of the gauge panel opening on the dash. I hope this description gives a visual of the issue. I remember having the same issue before I had all the gauges hooked up. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

09-18-2011, 11:55 PM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,764	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? Just a couple of bolts will drop the column enough to get it out. You shouldn't have to drop it all the way. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-19-2011, 06:23 AM	#9
MikeyMan Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.W. Chicago, IL. Posts: 317	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? I've had the same issue. Spent alot of time prying, wedging, squeezing, and cursing trying to remove and install gauge panels. Even used a bottle jack once! I never thought about lowering the steering column back then. My most recent project, removed a couple bolts and let the column drop a little bit. Gauges then pulled right out. Piece of cake. Wish I had Internet and this site 20 years ago!

09-21-2011, 07:00 PM	#10
scorchingeng Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 21	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? I drop the steering column and let it sag every time. Remove the metal cover, then 2 bolts for the support hoop. Easy and prevents scratching your gauge bezel. I know, because I have pulled my cluster so many times because I am too cheap to buy all new gauges at once, so over the years I have replaced them all.

09-25-2011, 10:03 PM	#11
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: How do I remove the gauge panel? Well, I had to remove the Ebrake handle, its attachement bracket, the U clamp holding the column and then let the column hang free, to get the gauge panel out. Thanks for all the input. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082



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