Has anyone changed cluster with idiot lights to one with gauges!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Swbman · 11-07-2004, 11:59 PM

My brother has a 69 that has the plain jane instrument cluster with the idiot warning lights,has anyone changed it to an instrument cluster with the factory battery/temp and oil pressure gauges, I know for a fact its not a swap.any help would be appreciated.

glock35ipsc · 11-08-2004, 12:01 AM

I did it on my 68. I got an underdash harness on eBay for something like $20 or $25. It is basically the fuseblock and the harness that comes off of it running to the gauge panel, ignition, lights and wipers, etc... With that, it was an easy swap. Someone on the board might have one, or look on eBay too. All you need is that harness. I think the presence of A/C or not will make a difference in the harness.

Hutch · 11-08-2004, 02:01 AM

Swbman
Try this link it explains the wiring changes that need to be made to the existing harness.
If you try to just plug it in as is I think that the fuel guage will smoke.
GMC Paul has some great deals check out his site and support the the vendors from this site that support this board for all of us to enjoy.

GMC Pauls Tips

longhorn71 · 11-08-2004, 10:35 AM

I used gmc pauls conversion,it is easy.you do not have two swap the harness.
it is about a hour to do and it works great! one of the best up grades you can do

glock35ipsc · 11-08-2004, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn71

I used gmc pauls conversion,it is easy.you do not have two swap the harness.
it is about a hour to do and it works great! one of the best up grades you can do

Hmmm, I wish I knew about this earlier in the year!! Oh well, my old fuse block had a corner busted off anyhow, so a replacement was in order anyhow. :p

11-07-2004, 11:59 PM	#1
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Has anyone changed cluster with idiot lights to one with gauges!! My brother has a 69 that has the plain jane instrument cluster with the idiot warning lights,has anyone changed it to an instrument cluster with the factory battery/temp and oil pressure gauges, I know for a fact its not a swap.any help would be appreciated. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

11-08-2004, 12:01 AM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	I did it on my 68. I got an underdash harness on eBay for something like $20 or $25. It is basically the fuseblock and the harness that comes off of it running to the gauge panel, ignition, lights and wipers, etc... With that, it was an easy swap. Someone on the board might have one, or look on eBay too. All you need is that harness. I think the presence of A/C or not will make a difference in the harness. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 11-08-2004 at 12:04 AM.

11-08-2004, 02:01 AM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Swbman Try this link it explains the wiring changes that need to be made to the existing harness. If you try to just plug it in as is I think that the fuel guage will smoke. GMC Paul has some great deals check out his site and support the the vendors from this site that support this board for all of us to enjoy. GMC Pauls Tips __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-08-2004, 10:35 AM	#4
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	I used gmc pauls conversion,it is easy.you do not have two swap the harness. it is about a hour to do and it works great! one of the best up grades you can do



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.