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shuttermutt · 01-02-2004, 04:52 PM

Can the instrument panel lights be changed without removing the instrument panel? Can I just reach up behind and get to 'em?

KEH · 01-02-2004, 04:59 PM

yep, just reach up behind and give the socket a 1/4 cc turn to get it out.

jef5150 · 01-02-2004, 04:59 PM

i think its easier to remove the front clip,and go through the fire wall,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but you can reach under the dash also,,,,,lol jeff

scotts67 · 01-02-2004, 05:00 PM

not sure but the panel dosent have but like 5 screws in it easy to get off

scotts67 · 01-02-2004, 05:01 PM

lol jeff that would be the best ha ha ha

jef5150 · 01-02-2004, 05:11 PM

shutter,,,,you can get those bulbs in red and blue also,at kragen/autozone,,,,,,jeff

shuttermutt · 01-02-2004, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by scotts67
not sure but the panel dosent have but like 5 screws in it easy to get off

Looks are deceptive. Apparently, you've got to disconnect the battery, disconnect the oil pressure gauge, remove the wiper knob, remove those screws... anyway, it's not as simple as just removing the screws.

Sounds like GM was kind enough to make it relatively simple to replace the bulbs. Thanks guys!

Longhorn Man · 01-02-2004, 06:39 PM

The colored bulbs won't really do much onless you paint the insides of the inst panel white.

TsgtE662 · 01-02-2004, 11:29 PM

I replaced all of mine in the '70 GMC, they are fairly easliy reachable with the panel in place. There is about eight of them I think.

GMC Jim · 01-03-2004, 08:05 AM

The original inst. panel lamps were # 194.... These are 2 candlepower-brightness... I replaced my panel lamps with #168. These are 3C.P... so they are 1/3 brighter.... these 168 lamps work fine for the side-marker lamps also....... Jim

shuttermutt · 01-03-2004, 12:34 PM

Eight of 'em? Wow... I thought there might be four in the instrument panel. Does anybody know for sure? Anybody got a diagram, perhaps? Also, is the heater/AC control panel supposed to be lighted? If so, does it use the same bulb(s)?

01-02-2004, 04:59 PM	#2
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	yep, just reach up behind and give the socket a 1/4 cc turn to get it out. __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

01-02-2004, 11:29 PM	#9
TsgtE662 2A674 Tank Rat Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Heights, Mo. Posts: 625	I replaced all of mine in the '70 GMC, they are fairly easliy reachable with the panel in place. There is about eight of them I think. __________________ '92 GMC Sierra, Sportside, 2wd, 350, Black '92 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4 x 4, Blue USAFR = 2A674 = Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance i.e. Tank Rat

01-03-2004, 08:05 AM	#10
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	The original inst. panel lamps were # 194.... These are 2 candlepower-brightness... I replaced my panel lamps with #168. These are 3C.P... so they are 1/3 brighter.... these 168 lamps work fine for the side-marker lamps also....... Jim __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

01-03-2004, 12:34 PM	#11
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Eight of 'em? Wow... I thought there might be four in the instrument panel. Does anybody know for sure? Anybody got a diagram, perhaps? Also, is the heater/AC control panel supposed to be lighted? If so, does it use the same bulb(s)? __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

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01-02-2004, 04:52 PM	#1
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Quick instrument light question Can the instrument panel lights be changed without removing the instrument panel? Can I just reach up behind and get to 'em? __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

01-02-2004, 04:59 PM	#3
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	i think its easier to remove the front clip,and go through the fire wall,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but you can reach under the dash also,,,,,lol jeff

01-02-2004, 05:00 PM	#4
scotts67 New KISS Band Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 107	not sure but the panel dosent have but like 5 screws in it easy to get off

01-02-2004, 05:01 PM	#5
scotts67 New KISS Band Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 107	lol jeff that would be the best ha ha ha

01-02-2004, 05:11 PM	#6
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	shutter,,,,you can get those bulbs in red and blue also,at kragen/autozone,,,,,,jeff

01-02-2004, 06:39 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The colored bulbs won't really do much onless you paint the insides of the inst panel white.



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