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ACK · 12-16-2012, 08:25 PM

The PO installed a cluster gauge under the dash in my '64 C10. They originally didn't light up, but I tracked down the issue and they're now plugged into the fuse box and lit up. Now they're always on when the truck is running, I would prefer to have them work with the dash lights. I can think of 2 wiring options and would like some input:

1. Splicing them into the brown wire on the headlight switch
2. Splicing them into one of the dash light wires since they're closer and will allow dimming

I'm leaning towards option 2. Is this the best way to go or is there another option?

**slepysal** · 12-16-2012, 08:56 PM

I would go with option 2also

chevy_mike · 12-17-2012, 01:06 AM

Option 2 is the best way and typically what is done.

ACK · 12-17-2012, 01:44 AM

Thanks to both of ya' for confirming option 2.

12-16-2012, 08:25 PM	#1
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	After Market Cluster Gauge Lights The PO installed a cluster gauge under the dash in my '64 C10. They originally didn't light up, but I tracked down the issue and they're now plugged into the fuse box and lit up. Now they're always on when the truck is running, I would prefer to have them work with the dash lights. I can think of 2 wiring options and would like some input: 1. Splicing them into the brown wire on the headlight switch 2. Splicing them into one of the dash light wires since they're closer and will allow dimming I'm leaning towards option 2. Is this the best way to go or is there another option? __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

12-16-2012, 08:56 PM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: After Market Cluster Gauge Lights I would go with option 2also __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-17-2012, 01:06 AM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: After Market Cluster Gauge Lights Option 2 is the best way and typically what is done. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

12-17-2012, 01:44 AM	#4
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	Re: After Market Cluster Gauge Lights Thanks to both of ya' for confirming option 2. __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.



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