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Jwill41 · 01-21-2004, 12:49 PM

What is need to put a 69-72 dash cluster in a 68? Would I need a different wire harness? Thanks in advance.

**CPNE** · 01-21-2004, 12:55 PM

You really only need to relocate the wiper switch from the left to the right. I believe the existing 67/68 harness will have enough slack for you to do so. If not you really only need to create enough slack, or if you refer not to splice, locate a 69-up harness.

spencra · 01-21-2004, 01:16 PM

Jwill41,

I was checking out the pics of your 68 chevy. I was wondering, from where did you get your ultralight gauge panel? Also, how much did you pay for it?

Thanks, Larry.

67chevemall · 01-21-2004, 02:23 PM

That gauge panel is sweet!!

So are those intercepter Tires

Where did you get those TIRES!

O ya love the paint booth!LOL

Jwill41 · 01-21-2004, 02:40 PM

The stainless gage panel is in the 67 gmc. I made it at work many years ago.

The Intercepter 50's came from Discount Tire.

Jwill41 · 01-21-2004, 02:43 PM

I now work for a paint booth manufacturer so no more painting under the trees. We have a fully operational booth and prep station set up in our showroom.

spencra · 01-21-2004, 04:03 PM

I'm sorry Jwill41, a little misunderstanding there. Not the actual panel itself but the white face gauges that you have in your 68. That was what I was referring to.

Thanks, Larry.

Jwill41 · 01-21-2004, 04:11 PM

Larry, the white gauges are just the stickers that are usually on e-bay. They cost $20 and they look pretty good for a daily driver.

spencra · 01-21-2004, 04:20 PM

They look really good for $20. Thanks.

Blue Beard · 01-21-2004, 10:46 PM

Those are being sold by a board member too...........was on another thread........

spencra · 01-22-2004, 12:49 AM

Crap, I wish I knew who that was.

Oh well

Longhorn Man · 01-22-2004, 01:09 AM

One draw back on the overlays is the numbers are kinda hard to read at night.
Just an observation that no one ever points out.
I do like them though.

Jwill41 · 01-22-2004, 01:57 PM

will the gauges work since the 68 only has idiot lights?

**CPNE** · 01-22-2004, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jwill41
will the gauges work since the 68 only has idiot lights?

Their is a re-wiring diagram here to make it work.

01-21-2004, 12:49 PM	#1
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	changing dash cluster What is need to put a 69-72 dash cluster in a 68? Would I need a different wire harness? Thanks in advance. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

01-21-2004, 12:55 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	You really only need to relocate the wiper switch from the left to the right. I believe the existing 67/68 harness will have enough slack for you to do so. If not you really only need to create enough slack, or if you refer not to splice, locate a 69-up harness. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-21-2004, 01:16 PM	#3
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Jwill41, I was checking out the pics of your 68 chevy. I was wondering, from where did you get your ultralight gauge panel? Also, how much did you pay for it? Thanks, Larry. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

01-21-2004, 02:23 PM	#4
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	That gauge panel is sweet!! So are those intercepter Tires Where did you get those TIRES! O ya love the paint booth!LOL __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

01-21-2004, 02:40 PM	#5
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	The stainless gage panel is in the 67 gmc. I made it at work many years ago. The Intercepter 50's came from Discount Tire. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

01-21-2004, 02:43 PM	#6
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I now work for a paint booth manufacturer so no more painting under the trees. We have a fully operational booth and prep station set up in our showroom. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

01-21-2004, 04:03 PM	#7
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	I'm sorry Jwill41, a little misunderstanding there. Not the actual panel itself but the white face gauges that you have in your 68. That was what I was referring to. Thanks, Larry. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

01-21-2004, 04:11 PM	#8
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	Larry, the white gauges are just the stickers that are usually on e-bay. They cost $20 and they look pretty good for a daily driver. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

01-21-2004, 04:20 PM	#9
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	They look really good for $20. Thanks. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

01-21-2004, 10:46 PM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Those are being sold by a board member too...........was on another thread........ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-22-2004, 12:49 AM	#11
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Crap, I wish I knew who that was. Oh well __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

01-22-2004, 01:09 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	One draw back on the overlays is the numbers are kinda hard to read at night. Just an observation that no one ever points out. I do like them though.

01-22-2004, 01:57 PM	#13
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	will the gauges work since the 68 only has idiot lights? __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club



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