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BigCountryx · 01-01-2013, 06:18 PM

So am I missing some bulbs? Are these sockets available somewhere?

Is it this way because it's just a 3 hole cluster?

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blkcorvair · 01-01-2013, 06:21 PM

Nope. You are missing three. I think you can get them from some of the parts houses. I can send you 3 out if you like for $15 shipped

hayhauler71 · 01-02-2013, 01:58 AM

available at any parts store #PC194

**Graham57a** · 01-02-2013, 02:11 AM

My local O'Rielly has them, fairly priced with the black piece and everything. Idk about a 3 hole cluster but I do know that on a cluster with the lower gauges, certain lights illuminate certain gauges so a cluster with a tach has a few extra lights compared to one without. Might just try moving the lights you have around to the open holes and see what happens

BigCountryx · 01-02-2013, 08:05 AM

Thanks guys, I'll check Oriely's today. What bulb number is used for the gauges?
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hayhauler71 · 01-02-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

Thanks guys, I'll check Oriely's today. What bulb number is used for the gauges?
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pc194

**LockDoc** · 01-02-2013, 11:03 AM

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Is your truck an automatic or stick? If it is an automatic one of the bulb holders should have a small bracket to hold the fiber optic cable, that lights the shifter indicator.

LockDoc

BigCountryx · 01-02-2013, 12:02 PM

3 on da tree, thanks again
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**FirstOwner69** · 01-02-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

Thanks guys, I'll check Oriely's today. What bulb number is used for the gauges?
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I've seen 2 different types of sockets that use 2 different bulbs. The most common by far is the type that uses 194 push in bulbs. The other uses #1895 (I believe) bulbs that twist in. I can't tell from your picture which style sockets you have, but they almost look laike the type that uses the 1895s. A picture of the sockets you have would help.

BigCountryx · 01-02-2013, 01:55 PM

Yeah, been doing some research and I think they are the tall type 1895. I'll pop a bulb out this evening to check, but I think I'm going to replace all the sockets with the 194 type and run led's
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BigCountryx · 01-02-2013, 02:12 PM

Also, what size fits? I see listings for 1/2" and 5/8" sockets for the same vehicles. Which sockets are which?
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01-01-2013, 06:21 PM	#2
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: Gauge cluster lighting Nope. You are missing three. I think you can get them from some of the parts houses. I can send you 3 out if you like for $15 shipped

01-02-2013, 01:58 AM	#3
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Gauge cluster lighting available at any parts store #PC194 __________________ Fuzzy

01-02-2013, 02:11 AM	#4
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: Gauge cluster lighting My local O'Rielly has them, fairly priced with the black piece and everything. Idk about a 3 hole cluster but I do know that on a cluster with the lower gauges, certain lights illuminate certain gauges so a cluster with a tach has a few extra lights compared to one without. Might just try moving the lights you have around to the open holes and see what happens __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

01-02-2013, 08:05 AM	#5
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Gauge cluster lighting Thanks guys, I'll check Oriely's today. What bulb number is used for the gauges? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

01-02-2013, 11:03 AM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: Gauge cluster lighting - Is your truck an automatic or stick? If it is an automatic one of the bulb holders should have a small bracket to hold the fiber optic cable, that lights the shifter indicator. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-01-2013, 06:18 PM	#1
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Gauge cluster lighting So am I missing some bulbs? Are these sockets available somewhere? Is it this way because it's just a 3 hole cluster? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

01-02-2013, 12:02 PM	#8
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Gauge cluster lighting 3 on da tree, thanks again Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

01-02-2013, 01:55 PM	#10
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Gauge cluster lighting Yeah, been doing some research and I think they are the tall type 1895. I'll pop a bulb out this evening to check, but I think I'm going to replace all the sockets with the 194 type and run led's Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

01-02-2013, 02:12 PM	#11
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Gauge cluster lighting Also, what size fits? I see listings for 1/2" and 5/8" sockets for the same vehicles. Which sockets are which? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

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