Has anyone seen these before - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 06-07-2011, 09:29 PM

-
or have I just led a sheltered life? This is a GMC cluster ('72 I think) and it has adapters to use the old style bulbs in it, but only in some of the locations.

LockDoc

JORGIE95961 · 06-07-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockdoc

-
or have i just led a sheltered life? This is a gmc cluster ('72 i think) and it has adapters to use the old style bulbs in it, but only in some of the locations.

Lockdoc

they all got'em

**LockDoc** · 06-07-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JORGIE95961

they all got'em

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by that. I have 9 or 10 instrument panels and at least 3 of them are GMC's. I just picked this one up and it is the only one I have that has the taller bulb holders with the old style bulbs in it....

LockDoc

ChevLoRay · 06-07-2011, 10:37 PM

I see what you're sayin'. Never noticed it before, but since my dash is out, I'll have to look and see what I can see.

ls1nova71 · 06-07-2011, 11:41 PM

They definitley do not all have them, but I have seen them before. Not sure why they're like that though.

VA72C10 · 06-08-2011, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ls1nova71

They definitley do not all have them, but I have seen them before. Not sure why they're like that though.

I agree...most have the shorter style, but I've had some with a few taller and some with all taller holders in them (but only a couple out of over 50 dashes)

wwotr · 06-08-2011, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

-
or have I just led a sheltered life? This is a GMC cluster ('72 I think) and it has adapters to use the old style bulbs in it, but only in some of the locations.

LockDoc

Could that be a #168 Bulb/Holder as compared to a #194 Buld/Holder?
I know the #158's are supposed to be Brighter, but I went to LEDS on my Gauge Cluster:

YouTube - ‪GREEN LED INSTRUMENT...

**special-K** · 06-08-2011, 06:19 AM

Not sure of the rhyme or reason on when GM used what where. It's one of those mysteries in life. I've never seen the topic discussed here before.

Beuford · 06-08-2011, 06:24 AM

A #168 and a #194 will plug into the same socket. The #168's are 2 candle power brighter.

mrein3 · 06-08-2011, 07:53 AM

My daily driver for years was a 1994 Ford Escort. When I had to replace the heater core I had to remove everything between the seats and the inside of the firewall to get to the heater core. While I had the dash cluster in my hands I figured it was a wonderful time to test all the cluster bulbs and replace any if necessary. I was surprised to find they were all 194s which I "stock" in my shop because my truck and my Chevelles use alot of those suckers. The holder for the bulb was very similar to what my truck has.

Really long story short, I'm wondering if a previous owner found a bulb holder from a different/older/newer/other make that fit the slot and held the bulb. I never tested one of my 94 Escort holders in a truck cluster or vice versa. It is a simple "circuit". If the bulb holder stays in place and completes that 12V circuit, it is going to light up on command. I'm guessing there are many other years/makes/models that have similar 194 bulb holders that will fit that hole.

I bet in 2008 when I finally retired that car with close to 300,000 miles there weren't too may other 1994 Escorts with working "SHIFT" lights in the dash.

**RenoKeene** · 06-08-2011, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beuford

A #168 and a #194 will plug into the same socket. The #168's are 2 candle power brighter.

Are the #168's the tall ones or the short ones?

**LockDoc** · 06-08-2011, 08:52 AM

-
As stated in my first and second post these taller bulb holders take the OLD STYLE bulb. I get the impression that some didn't catch that. I went out and snapped another pic...

LockDoc

mrein3 · 06-08-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

-
As stated in my first and second post these taller bulb holders take the OLD STYLE bulb. I get the impression that some didn't catch that. I went out and snapped another pic...

LockDoc

I'm sticking with my guess. A previous owner found a different make/model/year that had bulb holders that fit. In all the clusters I've handeled over the years none had bulb holders like that.

JORGIE95961 · 06-08-2011, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

-
As stated in my first and second post these taller bulb holders take the OLD STYLE bulb. I get the impression that some didn't catch that. I went out and snapped another pic...

LockDoc

GOTCHA NOW.. UM i WAS JUST JOSHIN!! LOL OK I MISSED THAT PART

VA72C10 · 06-08-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

-
As stated in my first and second post these taller bulb holders take the OLD STYLE bulb. I get the impression that some didn't catch that. I went out and snapped another pic...

LockDoc

mine of course had those bulbs...easily could have been someone having extras and replacing with these when their bulbs burnt out....

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-08-2011, 01:30 PM

Interesting.... I haven't in almost 43 years of owning these trucks seen the taller bulb sockets used in these trucks dash clusters. To have a mixture makes me wonder if someone changing bulb in the dash one time just used what he had laying around. WES

Sammy · 06-08-2011, 01:35 PM

new one on me too.

into69z · 06-08-2011, 01:40 PM

so........in the end are #168 bulbs correct for all the holes or should they be #194's ? or a mixer of both?......and where can you buy USA made bulbs ?
Didn't intend to highjack the thread but I was curious...

*Fitz* · 06-08-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

Could that be a #168 Bulb/Holder as compared to a #194 Buld/Holder?
I know the #158's are supposed to be Brighter, but I went to LEDS on my Gauge Cluster:
YouTube - ‪GREEN LED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS‬&rlm;

That green glowing dash looks like something out of the Tommyknockers......

68panelman · 06-08-2011, 06:57 PM

My 70' k-10 had those same exact tall socket/bulb style, It was also the orig cluster. I have also seen that style in a 69' c/50 that i snatch the gauge cluster for the tach.

68panelman · 06-08-2011, 07:05 PM

Just ran outside to the garage, I knew i still had them!

sameyrasmea72 · 06-08-2011, 07:45 PM

You sure don't see them very often, but I have seen a few clusters with them.

chewychevy67 · 06-08-2011, 08:59 PM

i like those. they look pure vintage. I dont want to hijac this thread but does anyone have some of these they would sell me. enough to do a cluster. I think 9 or 10 in a cluster. Rod.

70BLAZERX2 · 06-08-2011, 09:05 PM

mabye those are made in canada? look on the holder and see if there are any #s on them.

Its just my guess? I have never seen those before and i have had these year trucks since 1985 and i am still driving the 69 today i bought then. it only has 650,241 miles on it..

i put all but 125,000 on it..the last owner did in 1985

wwotr · 06-08-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz

That green glowing dash looks like something out of the Tommyknockers......

Yes but eventually the Exterior will be painted Green, so I was using some Forward thinking when I switched all my incandecent Bulbs, over to LED's.
I ran some Green Colored Glass #194's in my 67 C-10 back in 2005, and there wasn't even a comparison,as far as Brightness!

06-07-2011, 10:37 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Has anyone seen these before I see what you're sayin'. Never noticed it before, but since my dash is out, I'll have to look and see what I can see. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-07-2011, 11:41 PM	#5
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: Has anyone seen these before They definitley do not all have them, but I have seen them before. Not sure why they're like that though.

06-08-2011, 06:19 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Has anyone seen these before Not sure of the rhyme or reason on when GM used what where. It's one of those mysteries in life. I've never seen the topic discussed here before. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-08-2011, 06:24 AM	#9
Beuford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Townville,Pa Posts: 284	Re: Has anyone seen these before A #168 and a #194 will plug into the same socket. The #168's are 2 candle power brighter.

06-08-2011, 07:53 AM	#10
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Has anyone seen these before My daily driver for years was a 1994 Ford Escort. When I had to replace the heater core I had to remove everything between the seats and the inside of the firewall to get to the heater core. While I had the dash cluster in my hands I figured it was a wonderful time to test all the cluster bulbs and replace any if necessary. I was surprised to find they were all 194s which I "stock" in my shop because my truck and my Chevelles use alot of those suckers. The holder for the bulb was very similar to what my truck has. Really long story short, I'm wondering if a previous owner found a bulb holder from a different/older/newer/other make that fit the slot and held the bulb. I never tested one of my 94 Escort holders in a truck cluster or vice versa. It is a simple "circuit". If the bulb holder stays in place and completes that 12V circuit, it is going to light up on command. I'm guessing there are many other years/makes/models that have similar 194 bulb holders that will fit that hole. I bet in 2008 when I finally retired that car with close to 300,000 miles there weren't too may other 1994 Escorts with working "SHIFT" lights in the dash. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

06-07-2011, 09:29 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,635	Has anyone seen these before - or have I just led a sheltered life? This is a GMC cluster ('72 I think) and it has adapters to use the old style bulbs in it, but only in some of the locations. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-08-2011, 08:52 AM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,635	Re: Has anyone seen these before - As stated in my first and second post these taller bulb holders take the OLD STYLE bulb. I get the impression that some didn't catch that. I went out and snapped another pic... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 06-08-2011 at 08:54 AM.

06-08-2011, 01:30 PM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: Has anyone seen these before Interesting.... I haven't in almost 43 years of owning these trucks seen the taller bulb sockets used in these trucks dash clusters. To have a mixture makes me wonder if someone changing bulb in the dash one time just used what he had laying around. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-08-2011, 01:35 PM	#17
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Has anyone seen these before new one on me too. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-08-2011, 01:40 PM	#18
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: Has anyone seen these before so........in the end are #168 bulbs correct for all the holes or should they be #194's ? or a mixer of both?......and where can you buy USA made bulbs ? Didn't intend to highjack the thread but I was curious... __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

06-08-2011, 06:57 PM	#20
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: Has anyone seen these before My 70' k-10 had those same exact tall socket/bulb style, It was also the orig cluster. I have also seen that style in a 69' c/50 that i snatch the gauge cluster for the tach.

06-08-2011, 07:05 PM	#21
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: Has anyone seen these before Just ran outside to the garage, I knew i still had them! Attached Images

06-08-2011, 07:45 PM	#22
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Has anyone seen these before You sure don't see them very often, but I have seen a few clusters with them. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

06-08-2011, 08:59 PM	#23
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,535	Re: Has anyone seen these before i like those. they look pure vintage. I dont want to hijac this thread but does anyone have some of these they would sell me. enough to do a cluster. I think 9 or 10 in a cluster. Rod.

06-08-2011, 09:05 PM	#24
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Has anyone seen these before mabye those are made in canada? look on the holder and see if there are any #s on them. Its just my guess? I have never seen those before and i have had these year trucks since 1985 and i am still driving the 69 today i bought then. it only has 650,241 miles on it.. i put all but 125,000 on it..the last owner did in 1985



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.