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jbristo67 · 03-25-2009, 03:39 AM

I have a nice bezel with gauges. I want to put it in my truck. Is there any way I can run it with out changing my whole harness. If not and I plug it in will my gas guage at least work

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2009, 05:59 AM

your fuel guage will burn up if you just go out and plug it in.
GMC Paul has a chart on his site, shows what wires to trim and cross to make it work.

69lemans · 03-25-2009, 09:26 AM

Here is the link

http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm

my67chevytruck · 03-25-2009, 10:34 AM

Does someone have a picture of the idiot lights cluster. i have no idea what they look like......

mrh33916 · 03-25-2009, 10:46 AM

Great info, I plan on doing that swap as well and didn't know it would burn up the fuel gauge if not properly installed, Thanks

69lemans · 03-25-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Does someone have a picture of the idiot lights cluster. i have no idea what they look like......

jbristo67 · 03-25-2009, 03:51 PM

I am excited it can be done. I wanted a gauge dash pretty bad.

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2009, 05:38 PM

As i've said in teh past... if you just slap it in, you'll get funny working inst lights, the turn signals will control a high beam and an inst light if I remember right, and the fuel guage will spin around and then go out in a puff of smoke.
Ask my old friend, he watched mine do this and he was literally laying in the dirt holdin his belly he was laughing so hard.
I on the other hand, wanted to cry.
Alcohol may have been involved.

my67chevytruck · 03-25-2009, 06:16 PM

Thanks for the PIC.... Andy

jbristo67 · 03-25-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

As i've said in teh past... if you just slap it in, you'll get funny working inst lights, the turn signals will control a high beam and an inst light if I remember right, and the fuel guage will spin around and then go out in a puff of smoke.
Ask my old friend, he watched mine do this and he was literally laying in the dirt holdin his belly he was laughing so hard.
I on the other hand, wanted to cry.
Alcohol may have been involved.

You always have the best stories

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2009, 11:57 PM

sad part is... it is 100% real.

67chevemall · 03-26-2009, 10:26 AM

Very small flat head screw driver and just take one wire plug out at a time and switch them all around. ( As per GMC pauls wire chart)

You will need a new oil sensor and steel line for the oil gauge to work.
I think the temp sensor is different too. (no chance to try mine out yet)

A hose for the vacum line connected to the bottom of the carb

Run a wire to the Dizzy for the tach. And a + - wire to power the tach.
And you have to run wires for the Amp gauge to the Alt and Batt.
Good idea to check all the bulbs too before you put it in.
Be carefull around the plug when putting in and out of the truck.

Good weekend project. Get a case of beer too.

jbristo67 · 03-26-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevemall

Good weekend project. Get a case of beer too.

Of course

**oldgold70c10** · 03-26-2009, 07:46 PM

It is a pretty easy mod. This is how I did my burb: I ran 2 new wires out to the bat and alt. for the ammeter, and just used a small screwdriver to swap all the others around. You'll want to cut and connect together the two green temp wires where they go to the ignition switch, otherwise your temp gauge will peg at hot every time you start the truck.

03-25-2009, 03:39 AM	#1
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	idiot lights to gauges I have a nice bezel with gauges. I want to put it in my truck. Is there any way I can run it with out changing my whole harness. If not and I plug it in will my gas guage at least work __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

03-25-2009, 05:59 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: idiot lights to gauges your fuel guage will burn up if you just go out and plug it in. GMC Paul has a chart on his site, shows what wires to trim and cross to make it work.

03-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#3
69lemans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: simpsonville,sc Posts: 417	Re: idiot lights to gauges Here is the link http://www.gmcpauls.com/Tech%20Tips1.htm

03-25-2009, 10:34 AM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: idiot lights to gauges Does someone have a picture of the idiot lights cluster. i have no idea what they look like...... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-25-2009, 10:46 AM	#5
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: idiot lights to gauges Great info, I plan on doing that swap as well and didn't know it would burn up the fuel gauge if not properly installed, Thanks

03-25-2009, 03:51 PM	#7
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: idiot lights to gauges I am excited it can be done. I wanted a gauge dash pretty bad. __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada Last edited by jbristo67; 03-25-2009 at 03:51 PM.

03-25-2009, 05:38 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: idiot lights to gauges As i've said in teh past... if you just slap it in, you'll get funny working inst lights, the turn signals will control a high beam and an inst light if I remember right, and the fuel guage will spin around and then go out in a puff of smoke. Ask my old friend, he watched mine do this and he was literally laying in the dirt holdin his belly he was laughing so hard. I on the other hand, wanted to cry. Alcohol may have been involved.

03-25-2009, 06:16 PM	#9
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: idiot lights to gauges Thanks for the PIC.... Andy __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 03-25-2009 at 06:16 PM.

03-25-2009, 11:57 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: idiot lights to gauges sad part is... it is 100% real.

03-26-2009, 10:26 AM	#12
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: idiot lights to gauges Very small flat head screw driver and just take one wire plug out at a time and switch them all around. ( As per GMC pauls wire chart) You will need a new oil sensor and steel line for the oil gauge to work. I think the temp sensor is different too. (no chance to try mine out yet) A hose for the vacum line connected to the bottom of the carb Run a wire to the Dizzy for the tach. And a + - wire to power the tach. And you have to run wires for the Amp gauge to the Alt and Batt. Good idea to check all the bulbs too before you put it in. Be carefull around the plug when putting in and out of the truck. Good weekend project. Get a case of beer too. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-26-2009, 07:46 PM	#14
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: idiot lights to gauges It is a pretty easy mod. This is how I did my burb: I ran 2 new wires out to the bat and alt. for the ammeter, and just used a small screwdriver to swap all the others around. You'll want to cut and connect together the two green temp wires where they go to the ignition switch, otherwise your temp gauge will peg at hot every time you start the truck. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

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