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madmatt54 · 12-29-2008, 01:54 PM

I was wanting to replace the whole instrument cluster in my 66 GMC. Maybe go with one of the billet pieces with guages in them already, but I'm have a hard time finding any for these year model trucks, and everytime I do, they have a little message that says "Chevrolet Only."

Does anyone know why this is? And, does anyone know where is a good place to get one at?

64GMCHorsepower · 12-29-2008, 02:09 PM

I had the same problem as you.....I could find billet inserts, but they also lacked the trim ring around the bezel....

I finally just ordered a Dolphin gauge kit, and dremeled out the holes in my old gauge insert.....

I'll try and find a pic to post..

protrash64 · 12-29-2008, 02:32 PM

MM54.....I think the dash is a different shape than Chevy.

64GMCHorsepower · 12-29-2008, 03:54 PM

Yep, on the Chevy trucks, the key start is in the bezel, as is the light switches I believe...

On GMC the gauges are in the insert with a flush mount trim ring also built into the insert

**Corts60** · 12-30-2008, 01:43 PM

Yes the GMC's are different unfortunately. And since so few GMC 60-66 are out there or being restored (compared to Chevy's) it doesn't look good for aftermarket dash pieces anytime soon...That is why I opted to keep my original cluster.

joe231 · 12-30-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by madmatt54

I was wanting to replace the whole instrument cluster in my 66 GMC. Maybe go with one of the billet pieces with guages in them already, but I'm have a hard time finding any for these year model trucks, and everytime I do, they have a little message that says "Chevrolet Only."

Does anyone know why this is? And, does anyone know where is a good place to get one at?

sorry, i just had to highlight that

scotts62 · 12-30-2008, 03:54 PM

You could make it..?

madmatt54 · 12-30-2008, 06:05 PM

Well, the problem is, the PO put in some hideous guages that I guess he got at the local autozone. The little 2" guages and they look terrible, but I can't see how normal guages would go in there. I don't even have a speedo. Does anyone have pics of GMC dashes I could look at? The one pic on this thread looks nothing like my guage cluster for some reason. Maybe I'm missing some parts.

joe231 Don't get me wrong, I've got 3 new Chevys, 2 '72 Chevys, and a Chevy powered race car at the house, but after searching for several years to find the '72s that still weren't worth the money I gave for them and I can't find a title for, when I was offered a 66 GMC with a new Chevy 454 that was 1/2 restored for $2000, I couldn't resist that.

64GMCHorsepower · 12-30-2008, 07:52 PM

Here is mine originally our of my 1964

trying to find one with my new gauges in it...

Chad

19GMC63 · 12-30-2008, 07:57 PM

Boese makes an aluminum insert... they are pricey tough. They offer them with gauges too.
http://www.boeseengineering.com/deta...oduct_id=14753

When I get around to it, I'm gonna make an insert out of thick plastic or something else cheap.

As far as I know there's only 2 or 3 three styles of GMC clusters. Cort's is the early (60-62) one, mine is the later one (62-66), and I think the big trucks used different ones too. Here's mine. I just used the factory cut-outs for an autometer tach and water temp gauge.

12-29-2008, 01:54 PM	#1
madmatt54 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 12	GMC Guages I was wanting to replace the whole instrument cluster in my 66 GMC. Maybe go with one of the billet pieces with guages in them already, but I'm have a hard time finding any for these year model trucks, and everytime I do, they have a little message that says "Chevrolet Only." Does anyone know why this is? And, does anyone know where is a good place to get one at?

12-29-2008, 02:09 PM	#2
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: GMC Guages I had the same problem as you.....I could find billet inserts, but they also lacked the trim ring around the bezel.... I finally just ordered a Dolphin gauge kit, and dremeled out the holes in my old gauge insert..... I'll try and find a pic to post.. __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

12-29-2008, 02:32 PM	#3
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12-29-2008, 03:54 PM	#4
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: GMC Guages Yep, on the Chevy trucks, the key start is in the bezel, as is the light switches I believe... On GMC the gauges are in the insert with a flush mount trim ring also built into the insert __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

12-30-2008, 01:43 PM	#5
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: GMC Guages Yes the GMC's are different unfortunately. And since so few GMC 60-66 are out there or being restored (compared to Chevy's) it doesn't look good for aftermarket dash pieces anytime soon...That is why I opted to keep my original cluster. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

12-30-2008, 03:54 PM	#7
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12-30-2008, 06:05 PM	#8
madmatt54 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 12	Re: GMC Guages Well, the problem is, the PO put in some hideous guages that I guess he got at the local autozone. The little 2" guages and they look terrible, but I can't see how normal guages would go in there. I don't even have a speedo. Does anyone have pics of GMC dashes I could look at? The one pic on this thread looks nothing like my guage cluster for some reason. Maybe I'm missing some parts. joe231 Don't get me wrong, I've got 3 new Chevys, 2 '72 Chevys, and a Chevy powered race car at the house, but after searching for several years to find the '72s that still weren't worth the money I gave for them and I can't find a title for, when I was offered a 66 GMC with a new Chevy 454 that was 1/2 restored for $2000, I couldn't resist that.

12-30-2008, 07:52 PM	#9
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: GMC Guages Here is mine originally our of my 1964 trying to find one with my new gauges in it... Chad __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

12-30-2008, 07:57 PM	#10
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: GMC Guages Boese makes an aluminum insert... they are pricey tough. They offer them with gauges too. http://www.boeseengineering.com/deta...oduct_id=14753 When I get around to it, I'm gonna make an insert out of thick plastic or something else cheap. As far as I know there's only 2 or 3 three styles of GMC clusters. Cort's is the early (60-62) one, mine is the later one (62-66), and I think the big trucks used different ones too. Here's mine. I just used the factory cut-outs for an autometer tach and water temp gauge.



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