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TomsCheyenne · 08-12-2009, 02:42 PM

........I want to add factory gauges to my '71. (No tach.) A member here has a correct dash harness, is that all I need? Does it use the same engine harness? Thanks.

**CPNE** · 08-12-2009, 02:54 PM

You will need the headlight harness from a full guage truck as well because of the anmeter gauge. The engine harness (starter, coil, temp sender) is interchangeable, so you can use what you have (just tape off the oil pressure switch wire). You'll also want to get a temp sender unit for guages from the auto parts store and the oil pressure line and fittings off a donor truck.

FYI, I'm pulling those inner fenders tonight

red71cheyenne · 08-12-2009, 06:26 PM

You also have to move a wire on the dash harness connector. There's a FAQ on it in the FAQ section.

08-12-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
TomsCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mechanic Falls, Maine 04256 Posts: 62	Gauges........... ........I want to add factory gauges to my '71. (No tach.) A member here has a correct dash harness, is that all I need? Does it use the same engine harness? Thanks.

08-12-2009, 02:54 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: Gauges........... You will need the headlight harness from a full guage truck as well because of the anmeter gauge. The engine harness (starter, coil, temp sender) is interchangeable, so you can use what you have (just tape off the oil pressure switch wire). You'll also want to get a temp sender unit for guages from the auto parts store and the oil pressure line and fittings off a donor truck. FYI, I'm pulling those inner fenders tonight __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 08-12-2009 at 02:54 PM.

08-12-2009, 06:26 PM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Gauges........... You also have to move a wire on the dash harness connector. There's a FAQ on it in the FAQ section. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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