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phlegm · 03-12-2020, 09:15 PM

I picked up a gauge cluster. The 3 little ones are discolored orange. Any way to restore those?

**TBONE1964** · 03-12-2020, 11:13 PM

Preferred way is to replace with very nice oe gauges.

You can have them rescreened. Around $40.00 - $75.00 per gauge.

You can get overlays from white face gauges, from Utah.

Hope this helps.

tim_mc · 03-13-2020, 10:06 AM

I like the numbered replacements like these at LMC, updated but still has the classic look.

If you have an ammeter, you might consider swapping it out to a voltmeter. The American Autowire harness I used doesn't support an ammeter, so I used a voltmeter from a 73-87 Chevy truck and swapped the face from the original stock style amp gauge in the new gauge cluster. I set the needle on center based 12VDC. It works great...I can definitely tell when the alternator is charging.

phlegm · 03-13-2020, 02:49 PM

I think I'll just use it as is for now, maybe clean up the needles paint them. Just keep an eye out for one that's nicer and then sell this one. Thanks for the advice guys

phlegm · 03-13-2020, 02:50 PM

Hey follow up question and I'm sure I could have found this in a search but while I have a threat up. Other than changing the oil pressure sender and putting the line on it what sensors do I have to replace on the engine for the volts and temperature? I know the wiring harness has to be repinned I have found that information in the past.

**TBONE1964** · 03-13-2020, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by phlegm

Hey follow up question and I'm sure I could have found this in a search but while I have a threat up. Other than changing the oil pressure sender and putting the line on it what sensors do I have to replace on the engine for the volts and temperature? I know the wiring harness has to be repinned I have found that information in the past.

For mechanical oil pressure gauge, remove sending unit and install copper line kit from engine to gauge. No sender required .

Temp sender for your truck with your engine for a cluster with gauge.

If you run a volt gauge conversion, easy to wire into existing wiring.

Amp gauge takes more wiring to make work.

I can restore this one for you, using very nice stock gauges. I specialize in these clusters.

Less money to restore this one than buy another.

I sell restored, ready to go tach clusters for 67-72 for $600.00 plus shipping.

Probably in the area of $300-$350 to restore yours.

03-12-2020, 09:15 PM	#1
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Picked up a gauge cluster, I picked up a gauge cluster. The 3 little ones are discolored orange. Any way to restore those? Attached Images __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

03-12-2020, 11:13 PM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,262	Re: Picked up a gauge cluster, Preferred way is to replace with very nice oe gauges. You can have them rescreened. Around $40.00 - $75.00 per gauge. You can get overlays from white face gauges, from Utah. Hope this helps. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

03-13-2020, 10:06 AM	#3
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 444	Re: Picked up a gauge cluster, I like the numbered replacements like these at LMC, updated but still has the classic look. If you have an ammeter, you might consider swapping it out to a voltmeter. The American Autowire harness I used doesn't support an ammeter, so I used a voltmeter from a 73-87 Chevy truck and swapped the face from the original stock style amp gauge in the new gauge cluster. I set the needle on center based 12VDC. It works great...I can definitely tell when the alternator is charging. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column. Last edited by tim_mc; 03-13-2020 at 10:20 AM.

03-13-2020, 02:49 PM	#4
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Picked up a gauge cluster, I think I'll just use it as is for now, maybe clean up the needles paint them. Just keep an eye out for one that's nicer and then sell this one. Thanks for the advice guys __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

03-13-2020, 02:50 PM	#5
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Picked up a gauge cluster, Hey follow up question and I'm sure I could have found this in a search but while I have a threat up. Other than changing the oil pressure sender and putting the line on it what sensors do I have to replace on the engine for the volts and temperature? I know the wiring harness has to be repinned I have found that information in the past. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

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