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05-31-2010, 05:04 PM
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87 gauges on a 83
Seems like I read on here that you couldn't run 87 gauges on a older truck. I hooked up the gauge cluster out of the 87 burb into my 83 c10 and everything seems to work fine. I don't have the cruise in the truck though. Is that the part that won't work? Or have I just made this whole thing up n my head? Set me straight please. Thanks
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05-31-2010, 06:17 PM
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Re: 87 gauges on a 83
The 88 up panels are different and require repinning. I would think the 81-87 as long as its a "gauge" pane to a "gauge" truck should swap.Some body will correct me if I am wrong though. Jay
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05-31-2010, 06:27 PM
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Re: 87 gauges on a 83
It is probably a silly question considering I already hooked them up and all of the gauges are working great. I just swear I heard there was something that wouldn't work right. The "check engine" light was on for about 5 min after starting the truck but it went off and hasn't come on again. Like I said above, maybe it has something to do with the cruise, or...maybe I'm crazy. Lol
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05-31-2010, 08:01 PM
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Re: 87 gauges on a 83
Yes, cruise control changed. It went from an opto to electronic.
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05-31-2010, 09:24 PM
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Re: 87 gauges on a 83
Let me ask you guys this then... What if I take the cruise off of the 87 and install it on my 83, would it work then?
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05-31-2010, 11:40 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
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Re: 87 gauges on a 83
The components are the same. Only wiring changed. Plus the 83 was the last year of cruise control without the wiper option handle. 84 and later models used a different steering column design.
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06-01-2010, 12:00 AM
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Re: 87 gauges on a 83
Doesn't the 87 have a VSS being a TBI truck? I have no idea whether the fit or not, just thinking aloud.
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