A question about gauges.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Conundrum · 05-01-2011, 06:17 PM

I recently picked up a tach cluster from a 79 is what I was told it was from, but I got it for $40. It is in pretty rough shape, so I figure since I got a few extras lying around I could swap a few pieces here and there and have the one I want.

So, what is the best way to remove and replace the needles?

3r!c84 · 05-01-2011, 06:19 PM

use a fork. and get under it and pull it up

Conundrum · 05-03-2011, 10:16 PM

Cool, thanks.
A tool I think everyone owns.

**N2TRUX** · 05-03-2011, 10:22 PM

I have a set of Klein 35 degree needle nose that works great. Either those or a fork will do it.

Conundrum · 05-03-2011, 10:25 PM

I have some pliers like that some where, the wife decided she needed my pliers for making some jewelry and I haven't seen them since.

ghettoluxury · 05-03-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Conundrum

I have some pliers like that some where, the wife decided she needed my pliers for making some jewelry and I haven't seen them since.

Decide you need her fork and see how she likes it

1BadSS · 05-03-2011, 11:22 PM

When I redid mine, I didn't even take the needles off, I just put paper under them and painted them.

Jonboy · 05-04-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

When I redid mine, I didn't even take the needles off, I just put paper under them and painted them.

That's what I did, too. I actually used a business card, and cut a small wedge shape in it to go under the needle.

Conundrum · 05-04-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

When I redid mine, I didn't even take the needles off, I just put paper under them and painted them.

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

That's what I did, too. I actually used a business card, and cut a small wedge shape in it to go under the needle.

A couple of them are bent and one is broke off, so in case anymore break while trying to straighten them I would like to be able to change them.

But I think I will use the paper or business card trick, for the ones I don't have to remove. What color did you guys use for the needles?

1BadSS · 05-04-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Conundrum

A couple of them are bent and one is broke off, so in case anymore break while trying to straighten them I would like to be able to change them.

But I think I will use the paper or business card trick, for the ones I don't have to remove. What color did you guys use for the needles?

Testors Fluorescent red.

This is a '79 cluster as well..

3r!c84 · 05-04-2011, 07:46 PM

craft store orange.

Conundrum · 05-04-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

Testors Fluorescent red.

This is a '79 cluster as well..

Mine may be a little older, my fuel gauge doesn't say anything other than fuel on it but it has the same speedo.

1BadSS · 05-04-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Conundrum

Mine may be a little older, my fuel gauge doesn't say anything other than fuel on it but it has the same speedo.

The correct color is the red, look at the indicator. It wasn't painted because it was in good shape. It also depends on where you got the cluster / truck from. Some area's had different regulations.

Conundrum · 05-05-2011, 09:54 PM

I may be getting another tach cluster, I had a guy on another forum offer me one out of a 75 Blazer for the cost of shipping.

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Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: A question about gauges.... I have some pliers like that some where, the wife decided she needed my pliers for making some jewelry and I haven't seen them since. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

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05-05-2011, 09:54 PM	#14
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: A question about gauges.... I may be getting another tach cluster, I had a guy on another forum offer me one out of a 75 Blazer for the cost of shipping. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

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