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sleepingbag · 03-24-2007, 08:34 PM

pull my gauge cluster to clean/paint it, as well as try to change some burned out(I assume) bulbs in there? My truck is my daily driver as well, is there anything I could do in there that would keep me from being able to drive it if I screw it up?

sameyrasmea72 · 03-24-2007, 08:37 PM

Watch out for a loose oil pressure line if you start it not hooked up.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-24-2007, 09:05 PM

if youre carefull its hard to screw it up, i pulled mine out and its still fine

and with the exeption of the big fire thats a nice lookin truck you got there

FIRE! (beavis voice)

spdrcr29 · 03-24-2007, 09:25 PM

I pulled my cluster to replace it today.....
Only problem was the P.O. put those little chrome rings on the bezel over the washer and headlight switches WAY too tight.....

krue · 03-24-2007, 10:10 PM

Click the Index link in my sig and you'll find a link to a writeup with pics I did a while back. Nothing to it really.

woodrow59 · 03-24-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Watch out for a loose oil pressure line if you start it not hooked up.

That's the one I always forget. Pulled the clusters several times and I always want to plug in everything electrical to see if it works before I install. Then that oil starts spurtin' out from that oil pressure line.LOL

As far as being able to drive without it,,,,,, I did, with the headlight and wiper switch's hooked up. Can't see whats going on with your gauges or blinkers or anything else.

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT !!!!!!!!

sleepingbag · 03-24-2007, 10:53 PM

good info, I was looking for that thread Krue and couldnt remember who posted it- much thanks

lowrollin70gmc · 03-25-2007, 12:57 AM

You can drive fine without it. I'm redoing my custom cluster and cruised with my speedometer zip tied to a screw hole.

Not recommended, but I wanted to drive and didn't want to get a ticket.

Oh, and to get the light knob off you have to depress a button on the side of the back of the switch. Don't know if you knew that or not.

sleepingbag · 03-25-2007, 07:50 PM

Man, this was by far the easiest way to get the interior of the truck lookin good that I have ever done- some model paint and warm soapy water and WOW, this looks like something I would have paid big bucks for... that tutorial was spot on, I LOVE the results of this and I started after church and was done by 5 pm. HIGHLY recommend this, and Im definately no pro- thanks for the help all!

03-24-2007, 08:34 PM	#1
sleepingbag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pomona Park, FL Posts: 151	What problems can I expect if I.. pull my gauge cluster to clean/paint it, as well as try to change some burned out(I assume) bulbs in there? My truck is my daily driver as well, is there anything I could do in there that would keep me from being able to drive it if I screw it up? Attached Images __________________ 1967 GMC 3/4 ton Fleetside 350 ci Chevy I'd rather do it myself and spend the extra 500 dollars

03-24-2007, 08:37 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: What problems can I expect if I.. Watch out for a loose oil pressure line if you start it not hooked up. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

03-24-2007, 09:05 PM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: What problems can I expect if I.. if youre carefull its hard to screw it up, i pulled mine out and its still fine and with the exeption of the big fire thats a nice lookin truck you got there FIRE! (beavis voice) __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-24-2007, 09:25 PM	#4
spdrcr29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 78	Re: What problems can I expect if I.. I pulled my cluster to replace it today..... Only problem was the P.O. put those little chrome rings on the bezel over the washer and headlight switches WAY too tight.....

03-24-2007, 10:10 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: What problems can I expect if I.. Click the Index link in my sig and you'll find a link to a writeup with pics I did a while back. Nothing to it really. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-24-2007, 10:53 PM	#7
sleepingbag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pomona Park, FL Posts: 151	Re: What problems can I expect if I.. good info, I was looking for that thread Krue and couldnt remember who posted it- much thanks __________________ 1967 GMC 3/4 ton Fleetside 350 ci Chevy I'd rather do it myself and spend the extra 500 dollars

03-25-2007, 12:57 AM	#8
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: What problems can I expect if I.. You can drive fine without it. I'm redoing my custom cluster and cruised with my speedometer zip tied to a screw hole. Not recommended, but I wanted to drive and didn't want to get a ticket. Oh, and to get the light knob off you have to depress a button on the side of the back of the switch. Don't know if you knew that or not. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

03-25-2007, 07:50 PM	#9
sleepingbag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pomona Park, FL Posts: 151	Re: What problems can I expect if I.. Man, this was by far the easiest way to get the interior of the truck lookin good that I have ever done- some model paint and warm soapy water and WOW, this looks like something I would have paid big bucks for... that tutorial was spot on, I LOVE the results of this and I started after church and was done by 5 pm. HIGHLY recommend this, and Im definately no pro- thanks for the help all! Attached Images __________________ 1967 GMC 3/4 ton Fleetside 350 ci Chevy I'd rather do it myself and spend the extra 500 dollars



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